The mission of the National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games®, which have been held biennially since 1990, is to celebrate the success of transplantation, honor those who have given the gift of life and call attention to the need for more organ donors.

The 2010 Games will be held July 30 – August 4, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin, The Games coincide with the launch of the Wisconsin Donor Registry, a secure online portal for Wisconsin citizens to register their decision to be a donor.

The Games feature 12 athletic competitions, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, special events honoring living and deceased donors as well as donor families, and a community 5K Run/Walk. 

Athletic competition is open to those who have received a life-saving organ transplant, including kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, lung, or bone marrow/stem cell.  New to the Games in 2010, living donors may compete and medal in the 5K Run/Walk and the following Track & Field events:  100m, Long Jump and Softball Throw.

The athletic competitions are golf, swimming, 3-on-3 basketball, 5K run/walk, tennis, bowling, volleyball, badminton, track & field, table tennis, racquetball and cycling.  In 2010, Ballroom Dancing is a demonstration sport.           

Additional Games details include:
 

·       - Approximately 7,500 attendees will be in Madison for the Games, of which 1,500 are transplant recipients.
 

·       - Main Games venues are Alliant Energy Center, Monona Terrace Convention Center and UW Athletic and Recreational Sports facilities.
 

·        - More than 800 community volunteers will support the Games effort.

Community participation in this effort is encouraged and welcomed!  Individuals or groups are invited to participate in the Community 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning July 31, volunteer during the event, attend the Opening Ceremonies, and cheer on Team Wisconsin and other state teams at the athletic competitions.

For more information, please e-mail 2010Games@kidneywi.org or call 608.310.7296.