2022 DONATE LIFE TRANSPLANT GAMES SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - July 29 - August 3, 2022 - Holiday Bowl
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2022 DONATE LIFE TRANSPLANT GAMES
July 29 - August 3, 2022
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
GAMES OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE 2022 DONATE LIFE TRANSPLANT GAMES
From July 29 to August 3, 2022, San Diego will be home to the world’s largest celebration of life - the
2022 Donate Life Transplant Games. Thousands of people from all 50 states and the world will travel
to the Golden State to unite, honor the families who have given the gift of life and raise awareness of
organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games will bring
together thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, individuals on
the waiting list, donation and transplant professionals, supporters, volunteers and spectators for truly
unique and inspiring week. During these exciting six days, attendees will stay in San Diego hotels, ride
the Trolley, eat in Gaslamp restaurants, and explore landmarks and attractions in areas like La Jolla,
Ocean Beach and Coronado.
The 2022 Games will feature 20 competitions and more than 60 special events and programs. Building
on the success of previous Games, the Transplant Life Foundation and the 2022 Local Organizing
Committee are ready to make the San Diego Transplant Games the most impactful one yet!
Transplant Games of America Mission Statement
To increase awareness of the life-restoring importance of organ, cornea,
bone marrow and tissue donation through the lives of the
athlete-recipients and the lasting legacy of donors.
To involve the entire transplant community - healthcare providers,
recipients, donor, donor families, individuals awaiting transplantation,
recovery agencies, and other related organizations - in a shared mission
to highlight the benefits of donation.
To increase the number of individuals registering as donor candidates,
state-by-state, and on the National Donate Life Registry by supporting
existing campaigns and harnessing the energy and drive of recipients
through the Transplant Game events, partnerships, marketing, and
related communications.
EVENTS OVERVIEW
About the Competitions
The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games offer 20 different athletic and recreational competitions for
athletes to medal in and participants to enjoy!
5k Run AGE DIVISIONS
Badminton
Ballroom Dancing
Basketball ADULTS YOUTH
Bowling
Cornhole 14 - 17 5 and under
Cycling
Darts 18 - 29 6 - 10
Golf
Lyrics for Life 30 - 39 11 - 13
Pickleball
Swimming 40 - 49
Table Tennis
Tennis 50 - 59
Texas Hold-em Poker
Track & Field 60 - 69
Trivia Challenge
Virtual Triathlon 70 - 79
Volleyball
Youth Olympiad 80 +
Organ recipients compete against each other in Division 1, while living donors and tissue, cornea
and bone marrow recipients compete in Division 2. In 2020, the Transplant Games opened up select
competitions for donor families to participate and medal in: 5k Run, Ballroom Dancing, Lyrics for Life
and Trivia Challenge.
Our competitions help
transplant recipients stay
healthy, honor their donors,
and embrace their second
chance at life. For living
donors, our competitions
serve as an opportunity to
engage within their
community and a chance
to train and compete
alongside other remarkable
donors.
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Competitions
The 2022 Donate Life Transplant Games will include 20 competitions across beautiful San Diego.
Compe��ons – Tenta�ve Schedule
Friday July 29, 2022 Registra�on
5k Packet Pick- Up
Saturday July 30, 2022 5k Run/Walk
Ballroom Dancing
Swimming
Youth Olympiad
Sunday July 31, 2022 Cycling
Table Tennis
Swimming
Lyrics for Life Prelims
Texas Hold’em Poker
Basketball
Monday August 1, 2022 Track & Field
Tennis (Singles)
Bowling (Singles)
Golf (Singles)
Cornhole
Badminton
Basketball
Tuesday August 2, 2022 Tennis (Doubles)
Bowling (Doubles)
Golf (Team)
Pickleball (Doubles)
Lyrics for Life Finals
Volleyball
Wednesday August 3, 2022 Pickleball (Mixed Doubles)
Darts
The majority of competitions will be held at San Diego Convention Center and on the UC San Diego
campus. Additional locations will be announced in the coming months.
EVENTS OVERVIEW
Special Events
Schedule
We celebrate just as hard as we compete.
Each day of the Games will include a
special event focusing on the lives and
accomplishments of transplant recipients,
living donors and donor families.
Friday Welcome Event Kick-off Opening Weekend connec�ng with old friends and
July 29, 2022 new at the Donate Life Transplant Games TGA Village.
Saturday 5k Run/Walk Start the day with a robust 5k Run/Walk down the heart of
July 30, 2022 San Diego’s beau�ful waterfront.
TGA Parade Join thousands of San Diegans and TGA a�endees to view
the inaugural Transplant Games Parade.
Opening Ceremony Later catch the Opening Ceremony at the beau�ful TGA
Village in the San Diego Conven�on Center.
Sunday Donor Tribute A beau�ful spiritual and emo�onal tribute to our heroes
July 31, 2022 who have selflessly given the gi� of life to so many.
Monday Salute to Veterans Paying our deep respects to the service women and men
August 1, 2022 who also belong to the dona�on and transplanta�on
community.
Quarter Century Club On board the USS Midway, we will honor Recipients, Living
Dinner and Dance Donors, and Donor Families who have been part of the
dona�on and transplant journey for more than 25 years.
Tuesday Living Donor Celebra�on Wai�ng for an organ could take years - �me that a pa�ent
August 2, 2022 may not have. Living donors step in to offer life-saving
solu�ons. Please join us to celebrate those heroes who have
selflessly donated to save the lives of family, friends or
complete strangers.
Transplant Games Night See a great baseball game when the San Diego Padres take
at Petco Park on the Colorado Rockies.
Wednesday Farewell Party Join us on the last evening of the 2022 Games to celebrate
August 3, 2022 and make plans for our reunion in 2024.
EVENTS OVERVIEW
Honors Program
Share stories, remember your loved one and learn about important topics related to donation and
transplantation with our Honors Program. Each day at the Games, the Honors Program will feature a
program specially tailored to either donor families, transplant recipients, caregivers, or living donors.
Some programming includes:
July 29 - August 3 Reflec�on Room Spend some special moments remembering your
& Quilt Display loved one in a medita�ve se�ng and explore dozens
of beau�ful and emo�onal quilt displays.
July 29 & 30 Transplant Games Orienta�on Welcome to the TGA Family! Join us for a session
that will help you navigate this unique experience
and the community you are now a part of.
July 30 - August 3 Programs & Workshops Join us for several interac�ve sessions where you
can learn about some of the newest topics on organ
dona�on and transplanta�on.
July 31 Teen Talk Let’s be real - this is a pizza party for our younger
TGA family members. Come share stories, get
advice, and explore with your peers.
July 31 & August 1 Coffee Houses Get some java and share memories of your loved
one as you navigate the many twists and turns of
your experience with organ dona�on and
transplanta�on.
August 1 Quilt Pinning Ceremonies Come share the story of your loved one as we accept
new quilt squares depic�ng the lives of our heroes,
later to be added to donor quilts for future display.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Volunteer Information Join in and support our community! Every two years, the Donate Life Transplant Games bring together thousands of participants from all over the world to partake in a week-long celebration of donors, recipients and their families. This incredible event is made possible by many volunteers, like yourself, who want to be a part of something special and impactful. While the 2022 Donate Life Transplant games will officially take place in July of 2022, it’s never too early to step up, help and join the fun! How many volunteers are needed? The Games are supported by more than 3,000 volunteers. Many volunteers invite their friends and family to be a part of the experience with them. We also welcome large groups, corporations, fraternities, sororities, community clubs, sports teams and organizations that would like to work together to support our amazing event. What do volunteers do? There are so many ways you can help, from greeting and assisting our athletes, to lending a hand during competitions and special events. Each volunteer shift is four hours long and you can choose any open volunteer activity that you’d like. How do I sign up? The volunteer portal is open and additional details are available at www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/volunteers Schedule to be released in May 2022.
INITIATIVES
Transplant Life Foundation
Since 2011, the Transplant Life Foundation has been producing and
carrying on the unique tradition of the Transplant Games of America.
The Transplant Life Foundation has served as one of the nation’s
leading advocacy nonprofit for the donation and transplantation
community. As a primary educational and social networking hub for the
transplant community, organizing body for the Transplant Games of
America and publisher of TransplantNATION magazine, Transplant Life
Foundation strives each day to enhance and improve the lives of our
members.
To learn more about the mission of the Transplant Life Foundation, visit
www.transplantlifefoundation.org
TransplantNATION magazine
TransplantNATION is a 68-page, bi-monthly magazine that works to connect
and support the growing audience in the United States who are in the organ
donation and transplantation world. TransplantNATION magazine is a
full-featured publication with interesting stories of everyday heroism, heartfelt
sacrifice and articles on healthy living, new beginnings, and industry activity.
This magazine includes stories of donors who gave others another chance at
life and tales of recipients who are anxious to show their donor families what
their gift means to them. TransplantNATION connects all the unique groups
that make up the transplant community. It provides recipients, donors, dialysis
patients and so many others with the knowledge, hope and connection they
deserve. With each issue, we touch more lives with inspiring stories,
educational information, and the idea that no one is alone in their transplant
journey.
Visit the TransplantNATION website to place your order today:
www.transplantnation.org
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION Sponsorship Opportunities Without the unwavering support of our sponsors, the Transplant Games would not be the world class event that it is. Each of our sponsors provide a unique product, service or program that directly impacts the lives of those we serve in the donation and transplantation community. We welcome all organizations to support and engage with our TGA community. Please contact Alexis Hartman at a.hartman@transplantlf.org to learn more about the unique sponsorship opportunities the Transplant Games can provide for your organization.
July 29 – August 3, 2022
Join us in the largest world’s largest celebration of life as a
participant, volunteer or sponsor.
Transplant Life Foundation
www.transplantlifefoundation.org
Transplant Games of America
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