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Walk, jog or run … Join us at your own pace, in the name of organ & tissue donation at the 5K Race for Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation Awareness, a road race for transplant recipients, family members, friends, transplant professionals, living donors, donor families and the local community. There is a separate registration and fee for Games’ non–athletes and members of the public who wish to participate in this event.
The Closing Ceremony is the official closing of the Games. The Jerry Cound Outstanding Athlete awards, Team Cup and other recognition awards will be presented and flame of the Games cauldron will be extinguished. The Ceremony will immediately be followed by the Farewell Party, an opportunity to bid your friends—both old and new—adieu until next time!
The Coffeehouse is an open–mic forum for donor families, living donors, recipients and professionals to share a few words about their experiences. Participants can relax over dessert and coffee and share personal thoughts, stories, poems, songs or other creative expressions. Donor families are invited to share something about their loved one’s life and legacy. Participants are encouraged to “come and go” as needed; you aren’t expected to stay the entire time.
FORE! Open to all Games registrants, the Donor–Recipient Golf Outing is a friendly game of golf that involves all members from the transplant community. Prizes will be awarded for Best Ball, Longest Drive and more!
The Donor Recognition Ceremony is a chance to honor deceased donors and their families. The Ceremony will feature inspiring performances about the gift of life, a video of donors being recognized at the event, and more. Organ and tissue transplant recipients will share reflections on how transplantation changed their lives.
Come and show your appreciation to those who help make this event possible. During on–site registration and check–in hours, registered attendees can walk through the Games expo, where sponsors and other exhibitors will be waiting to greet you with important information, useful products and free giveaways.
Join us at the Living Donor Recognition Event to recognize the generosity and spirit of our nation’s living donors. This uplifting program will include readings, music, and special tributes to those who gave the gift of life. All Games participants are invited to this unique program.
The official opening of the Games! The Transplant Athlete, Living Donor and Donor Family processions, lighting of the torch, tribute to donors and raising of the flag will be held at this ceremony. Come join the entire transplant community—along with celebrity guests—for this celebration of the ultimate gift—life!
Everyone is invited to the Quilt Pinning to see new quilt squares added to Patches of Love, The National Donor Family Quilt. As each new Quilt patch is “pinned” to the Quilt, donor family members will have an opportunity to share a few words about the meaning of their Quilt patch. The Quilt is an opportunity to honor deceased donors. Participants are encouraged to “come and go” as needed; you aren’t expected to stay the entire time.
Enjoy a fun-filled, "farmtastic" morning at Schuster's Playtime Farm, home of the 2010 U.S. Transplant Games Corn Maze! Climb unique play structures, relax on a beautiful hayride, weave through corn mazes, experience endearing animals, and more! www.schustersplaytimefarm.com
Children ages 17 and under participating in this activity at the Build-A-Bear Workshop will make two bears--one to keep and the spare bear will be donated to a child being cared for at American Family Children's Hospital (Madison) or Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). The workshop will take place Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 8AM-12PM. Fee: $10 per child. No charge for accompanying adults.
Learn how to effectively communicate your personal transplant, donation or kidney disease story through "Letters to the Editor" to your local newspapers or magazines, personal blogging and social networking. As part of NKF’s "People Like Us" advocacy training, we can help you tell your story more effectively. This workshop is open to all Games participants.
What could make the official kickoff of the Games even better? A party! All Games registrants are invited to enjoy food, friends and fun at the Opening Ceremony Tailgate Party. Take this time to eat, meet fellow teammates from your state or region, reunite with or meet participants from all around the country, trade pins and more. Menu
This workshop is for all Games participants who want to learn how to use the power of “People Like Us” to END THE WAIT for a transplant and be an effective advocate for living donors, transplant recipients (of all organs), people with kidney disease and donor families. This is a “how–to” guide for people who want to learn about advocacy, the public policy process and how your voice can influence lawmakers about important issues.
As part of the Youth Program at the Games, participants 17 and under can engage in exciting activities in and around the host city. Past excursions have included the zoo, museums, sports activities and more!
* Upgrade fees are required for the 5K Race for Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness (excluding Games athletes), Youth Excursions, and Donor–Recipient Golf Outing.
+ Games registration required to attend.