‘It changes lives’: the sporting event for organ transplant recipients
Sarah LaBrecque
created: Jan. 7, 2026, 7 a.m. | updated: Jan. 20, 2026, 7:53 a.m.
Behind every medal at the British Transplant Games is a story of survival and generosity.
When I meet her, she’s training for the British Transplant Games, a national sporting event for organ transplant recipients.
While still in hospital recovering from the operation, a doctor told her about the transplant games and she decided to compete.
At the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany, in August, athletes and teams from 51 countries competed across 17 sports.
They’ve all given the gift of life.”The World Transplant Games were held in Dresden, Germany, last August.
3 weeks, 5 days ago: Positive News