Birmingham shines as host of the Transplant Games of America
THE TRANSPLANT GAMES OF AMERICA IS IN TOWN THIS WEEK, AND MANY ATHLETES I SPOKE TO TODAY SAY BIRMINGHAM HAS GIVEN THEM QUITE THE WARM WELCOME. AND I’M NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT THE TEMPERATURE. ATHLETES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE HERE AND EACH HAS HAD THEIR LIVES CHANGED BY ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION OR TRANSPLANTATION. THEY’RE COMPETING HERE AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SPORTS. TODAY WE STOP BY SOME OF THE COMPETITION. WE HAVE TEAM NEW ENGLAND HERE THIS WEEK, WHERE WE’RE JUST FULL OF GRATITUDE FOR OUR ATHLETES. TOM IS ONE OF OUR ATHLETES HERE TODAY. HE HAD A DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT TO SAVE MY LIFE. I WOULDN’T BE HERE IF IT WASN’T FOR MY DONORS AND I’M SO BLESSED TO BE HERE AND ALIVE TODAY. THE GAMES LAST SEVERAL DAYS GIVING COMPETITORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BOND OVER SHARED EX
Birmingham shines as host of the Transplant Games of America
Updated: 2:03 PM CDT Jul 10, 2024
Birmingham is hosting the Transplant Games of America. Athletes from across the country, whose lives have been transformed by organ, eye, and tissue donation or transplantation, have gathered to compete in a wide array of events.Among the many inspiring stories, Jamie Stroup from the Pittsburgh area stands out.“I had a heart double lung transplant 29 years ago, and then I had a second heart transplant 9 months ago,” Jamie shared. “Everyone is a winner here. Everyone’s a winner. All winners of life.”To participate in the Transplant Games, athletes must be at least 9 months post-transplant. Jamie just made the cut by 3 days, and she is thrilled to be part of this incredible event.Erin Mairson came to Birmingham with Team New England. She says, “We are just full for gratitude for our athletes.” Thomas Harmon, also with Team New England, is a double lung transplant recipient. “It saved my life,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my donors, I feel so blessed to be here.” >> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube These stories are a testament to the resilience and determination of all the athletes competing this week. The Transplant Games not only celebrate their physical achievements but also highlight the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Birmingham is hosting the Transplant Games of America. Athletes from across the country, whose lives have been transformed by organ, eye, and tissue donation or transplantation, have gathered to compete in a wide array of events.
Among the many inspiring stories, Jamie Stroup from the Pittsburgh area stands out.
“I had a heart double lung transplant 29 years ago, and then I had a second heart transplant 9 months ago,” Jamie shared. “Everyone is a winner here. Everyone’s a winner. All winners of life.”
To participate in the Transplant Games, athletes must be at least 9 months post-transplant. Jamie just made the cut by 3 days, and she is thrilled to be part of this incredible event.
Erin Mairson came to Birmingham with Team New England. She says, “We are just full for gratitude for our athletes.”
Thomas Harmon, also with Team New England, is a double lung transplant recipient. “It saved my life,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my donors, I feel so blessed to be here.”
>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
These stories are a testament to the resilience and determination of all the athletes competing this week. The Transplant Games not only celebrate their physical achievements but also highlight the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
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