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Experience the thrill of the 2024 Transplant Games with our exciting lineup of events that go beyond the competition! Immerse yourself in the transformative power of storytelling at the TGA Film Festival, where inspiring narratives of transplant journeys come to life on the big screen. Join donation and transplant experts at the Transplant Games Luncheon Series, where presentations on challenges facing patients, caregivers, and donor families. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain insights from experts at the Leaders in Transplant Forum, exploring the latest advancements in the field. Join us for more than just the games – be part of a community that celebrates life, resilience, and the incredible spirit of transplant recipients.
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Taking advantage of a Birmingham 300-seat theater, the Transplant Life Foundation is planning a series of transplant-related films to further engage the attendees of the 2024 Transplant Games. Each day will feature a new film with multiple showings.
Friday, July 5 The Power of Two 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
The film chronicles twin sisters', Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis and their survival through miraculous double lung transplants.
Sunday, July 7 Gifted 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
GIFTED beautifully captures a family's poignant journey through grief and healing, paying heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of their beloved.
Monday, July 8 The Gift of Life 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
The Gift of Life: Organ Transplantation at UAB A Double Feature Celebrating Our History, Donors, Patients, and Progress.
Tuesday, July 9 Burden of Genius 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
This documentary highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Thomas Starzl, the pioneer of organ transplantation whose visionary achievements have transformed modern medicine.
Ticket Price: $10.00
Join donation and transplant experts in the exciting atmosphere of the Transplant Games for lunch and presentations on challenges facing patients, caregivers, and donor families.
Friday, July 5 “Multi-cultural Affairs in Transplantation” 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 7 “Health & Happiness in Transplant” 12:00 p.m.
Ticket Price: $25.00
Innovations in post-transplant care. Join Sejal Patel, MD, Transplant Genomics’ Medical Science Liaison and Transplant Patient, and Dr. Jon Friedman, FAST and CMO of Transplant Genomics, as they review post-transplant care, the options available for cutting-edge organ monitoring, and the pitfalls of our current coverage landscape.
Speaker: Sejal Patel, MD and Dr. Jon Friedman, FAST
Tuesday, July 9 “Innovations and Advances in Transplantation Luncheon” 12:00 p.m.
Location: BJCC North Meeting Room A
Ticket Price: $25.00
If you would like to sign-up for free TGA programs offered during the week, click the buttons below to sign-up. These sessions offer encouragement and support to those who have been affected by organ donation and transplantation