World Transplant Winter Games

⚽️ DO YOU PLAY FOOTBALL? 🌍

Female transplant recipients from around the world are invited to take to the pitch at the Women’s Showcase Tournament in Frankfurt, Germany! 🇩🇪🏆

Whether you already represent a national team or want to register individually, this is your opportunity to compete internationally, connect with fellow transplant athletes and celebrate the power of sport and transplantation. 🧡

The pitch is waiting. Are you ready to play? 🔥⚽️

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/4ez9myc

🌍 Why the World Transplant Games?

For Dr. Anna Johansson, volunteering is about believing in the mission and witnessing the incredible joy, gratitude and determination of transplant athletes. 🧡

As a Volunteer Physician and valued member of the Medical Team, Anna describes the Games as one of the most inspiring experiences of her life — a powerful reminder of what transplantation makes possible. ✨

Every athlete. Every volunteer. Every story. Together, they bring the spirit of the World Transplant Games to life. 🌎🏅

🌍 ONE QUESTION. ONE WORLD. 🧡

What would you tell someone waiting for a transplant?

Across different countries, cultures and life experiences, voices from the global transplant community come together to share messages of hope, strength, patience and possibility. 💬

Every journey is different, but no one should feel they are facing it alone.

Hear powerful voices from around the world as they answer one meaningful question — each offering encouragement shaped by their own transplant journey. 🌎✨

Different countries. One answer. One global transplant community.

⚽️ NO NATIONAL TEAM? NO PROBLEM! 🙌

The Women’s Showcase Tournament gives female transplant recipients the opportunity to compete on the international stage, even if their country does not have a national women’s team. 🌍🏆

Register individually and join a WTGF United Team, connecting with fellow transplant athletes from around the world through football, friendship and the shared power of sport. 🧡⚽️

Your team is waiting. Your opportunity is here. Are you ready to play? 🔥

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/4ez9myc

🌍 The 20th International Conference on Kidney Transplantation (ICKT 2026) will take place in London, United Kingdom, from 30–31 July 2026. 🇬🇧

🩺 Bringing together researchers, scholars, healthcare professionals and experts in the field, the conference will provide a platform to exchange knowledge, share research and explore the latest innovations, trends and developments in kidney transplantation.

💙 WTGF is pleased to share this upcoming opportunity with our global transplant community.

🌍 One Question. One World.

What would you say to donor families around the world?

Across countries, cultures and stories, one message connects us all: gratitude.

In this Global Voices Series, we hear from the global transplant community as they share words of thanks, hope and honour for the families whose generosity has given others the gift of life.

Different countries. One answer. One global voice. 🧡

Celebrating Our Scars 💚

Carlien Heyns’ story is a powerful reminder that not every scar is visible. For her, a second chance at life came through her brother, who was a 100% donor match.

Through treatment, community support, and the strength to keep moving forward, Carlien’s journey continues to inspire those around her to value life, stay active, and never take a second chance for granted.

🚹 Did You Miss Our Men's Wellness Webinar? Don't Miss This Important Conversation.
💙 Sexual health after transplant matters—and it's time we talked about it.

Many men experience changes after transplantation but aren't sure where to turn or who to ask. This confidential Men's Wellness Webinar tackles the questions that are often left unspoken, providing honest conversations, expert medical advice, and real-life experiences.

🎥 Watch the full recording here:
👉 https://youtu.be/HKJgfsmb2Us?si=72E9-NEaufekb445

💬 In this webinar you'll learn about:
✅ Fertility & infertility after transplant
✅ Erectile dysfunction – causes & treatment options
✅ Medication, hormones, energy & libido
✅ Safe s*x & reducing infection risks
✅ Confidence, intimacy & relationships
✅ Anonymous questions answered by experts

👨‍⚕️ Featuring:
🩺 Dr Paul Harden – Consultant Transplant Physician, Oxford Kidney Unit
💚 Gerardo Reyna – Liver Transplant Recipient, Organ Donation Advocate & WTGF Vice President

Whether you're newly transplanted or years into your journey, this webinar provides valuable insights to help you live confidently and move forward with knowledge, support and hope.

🙏 Supported by the Community Fund.

💬 Know someone who could benefit from this conversation?
Tag them below 👇 and help us break the stigma around men's health after transplant.

Some scars remind us of pain. Others remind us that we were given another chance to live.

For transplant recipients, every scar is a quiet testament to courage, hope and the extraordinary gift of organ donation. It is a mark of love from a donor, a family’s selfless decision, and a future that once seemed impossible.

It is not something to hide. It is something to honour.

Today, we celebrate every scar, because behind each one is a story of resilience, gratitude and a life that continues to inspire💚