The Transplant Games of America, the world’s largest Celebration of Life, will bring thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, patients on the waiting list, medical professionals, and supporters together for six days of athletic competitions, special events, and educational programming.
We are honored to support our mentor and volunteer, Mark McIntosh, and the Denver Host Committee in bringing this inspiring event to our home state. Since 1990, the Transplant Games have been held biennially in cities across the U.S., recognizing the success of organ, eye, and tissue donation while honoring the generosity of donors and their families.
The 2026 Games will feature 20 athletic and recreational competitions for transplant recipients and living donors, along with special events to engage and educate all attendees. Denver’s vibrant community and it being the home base of organizations like the American Transplant Foundation make this the perfect place to host such a meaningful event.
Why This Event Matters to Us:
At the American Transplant Foundation, we work every day to:
- Reduce the transplant waiting list by directly helping transplant patients find living organ donors.
- Provide direct support through our 1+1=LIFE Mentorship Program, which connects those on the transplant journey with experienced mentors.
- Offer lifesaving financial assistance to vulnerable transplant recipients and living organ donors. This allows transplant patients to keep the organ that keeps them alive and remove barriers to living donation.
The Need is Great:
- 104,000+ people in the U.S. are waiting for a life-saving transplant and over 1,300 in Colorado alone.
- Every 9 minutes, someone new is added to the transplant waiting list.
- Living donors can save a life and return to a full, healthy lifestyle.
- Deceased donors can save up to 8 lives and improve 75 others through tissue donation.
This event is more than a competition, it’s a movement to raise awareness, inspire action, and celebrate second chances. Stay tuned for updates on how to get involved below and on our social media!
