More than 1,000 organ recipients and living donors will gather in Grand Rapids, Mich., Saturday to compete in Olympics-style games and celebrate their lives and honor those who gave them the gift of life.
The Transplant Games of America will host Opening Ceremonies designed not to show off the athletic prowess of participants, but rather set the tone of humility.
"[It is a] moving visual tribute to the families of those who have lost their lives and became organ donors, an honor to the living donors, a celebration of athletes whose lives were saved because of the selfless sacrifice of those willing to give them that second chance, and the very best place to celebrate the gift of life and the miracle of organ donation and transplantation," said Sharon Miller, team manager for the Utah Kidney Foundation.
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