2024 TRANSPLANT GAMES
From July 5 - 10, 2024, Birmingham hosted the world’s largest celebration of life - the 2024 Transplant Games of America. Thousands of people from all 50 states and abroad traveled to The Magic City to unite, honor the families who gave the gift of life, and raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 Transplant Games brought together thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, individuals on the waiting list, donation and transplant professionals, supporters, volunteers, and spectators for a truly unique and inspiring week. The 2024 Games featured 20 competitions and more than 60 special events and programs.
The 2024 Transplant Games of America offered 20 different athletic and recreational competitions for athletes to medal in and participants to enjoy. Organ recipients compete against each other in Division 1, while living donors and tissue, cornea, and bone marrow recipients compete in Division 2. Donor families can participate and medal in the 5k Run, Ballroom Dancing, Lyrics for Life, and Trivia Challenge.
The signature events are the marquee events of the Transplant Games of America. Each event has its own special uniqueness that brings so much, joy, tears, laughter, and togetherness to our attendees. Simply put, these events are why so many guests participate in the Transplant Games. Learn more why these events are so special below.