This is the official page of the World Transplant Games Federation which aims to raise awareness of organ & tissue donation. We are Powered by the Gift of Life!
27/08/2026
A scar that tells a story of courage, gratitude and extraordinary love. 💚
As a living donor, Abhishek Dubey carries a permanent reminder of the life-changing gift he gave—and the powerful bond that made it possible.
Today, we celebrate his scar, his strength and the selflessness of every living donor around the world.
Submit your story here: https://bit.ly/3WJadEy
26/08/2026
Following the successful 2025 World Transplant Games in Dresden, TransDia Germany is now hosting the Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt. ⚽️🇩🇪
The association’s chairperson, Gudrun Manuwald-Seemüller, aims to spread a crucial message: making an informed decision for or against organ donation can save lives. 🗣️❤️
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⚽❤️ What becomes possible on the football pitch often begins with a life-changing experience for the players taking part.
At the Transplant Football World Cup, people come together who have been given a second chance at life thanks to an organ transplant.
What unites them?
Courage, a passion for life, and the joy of being able to do the things that matter most to them once again. As Team , we had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the power of these stories at the World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden. We are therefore especially proud to support the World Transplant Football Cup and help raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. Because behind every match, every goal, and every shared moment is a decision that has the power to change lives.
💚 Organ donation turns hope into new possibilities.
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⚽❤️ Was im September auf dem Spielfeld sichtbar wird, begann für die Spieler:innen mit einem einschneidenden Erlebnis.
Beim Transplant Football World Cup kommen Menschen zusammen, die dank einer Organtransplantation die Chance auf ein neues Leben erhalten haben.
Was sie verbindet?
Mut, Lebensfreude und die Freude daran, wieder das tun zu können, was ihnen wichtig ist.
Bereits bei den World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden konnten wir als Team miterleben, welche Kraft in diesen Geschichten steckt.
Umso mehr freut es uns, auch den World Transplant Football Cup zu unterstützen und gemeinsam Aufmerksamkeit für die Bedeutung der Organspende zu schaffen.
Denn hinter jedem Spiel, jedem Tor und jedem gemeinsamen Moment steht eine Entscheidung, die Leben verändern kann.
💚 Organspende macht aus Hoffnung neue Möglichkeiten.
24/08/2026
🏃 Run for the Gift of Life with Team WTGF!
For the first time, the iconic TCS London Marathon is doubling the excitement! 🎉
For one year only, the 2027 TCS London Marathon will take place across an incredible two-day celebration:
🏅 Saturday 24 April 2027
🏅 Sunday 25 April 2027
WTGF has secured five exclusive charity places for the Saturday marathon on 24 April—and we are searching for five passionate runners to proudly represent Team WTGF on the streets of London! 🇬🇧
Please note that these places are specifically for Saturday’s event, so applicants must be available to participate on that day.
You do not need to be a transplant recipient to apply. We welcome transplant recipients, living donors, donor family members, family and friends, healthcare professionals, transplant sport participants, and anyone with a genuine connection to or passion for organ donation and transplantation.
Selected runners will commit to:
❤️ Raising a minimum of £2,500 for WTGF, excluding Gift Aid
🌍 Raising awareness of organ donation and transplantation
📱 Sharing regular updates, photographs and videos
🤝 Representing Team WTGF throughout their marathon journey
Applications will be reviewed based on your connection to our cause, motivation, fundraising plans and commitment to raising awareness.
📅 Applications open: 24 August 2026
📅 Applications close: 7 September 2026
📣 Successful applicants announced: 11 September 2026
Five Saturday places. One unforgettable team. One iconic marathon.
Could you be one of the five? Apply now:
https://bit.ly/46iLKtL
24/08/2026
Alice Oliveira’s scar has been part of her for ten years—a powerful reminder of the battle she has overcome and continues to win each day. 💚
Behind the pain is a strong woman who has learned to respect her vulnerabilities and turn them into lessons. Her story also reminds us that one family’s loving decision saved her life—and organ donation can save many more.
Do you have a story beneath the ink? Submit your story here:
https://bit.ly/4bwTKJP
23/08/2026
⚽ A must-read!
We’re delighted to see the Transplant Football World Cup featured in the Autumn 2026 edition of Kidney Life.
Turn to page 14 to read Harry Lockley’s inspiring story—from receiving a kidney transplant to returning to football and preparing to represent England at the Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt.
Harry’s journey is a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact of organ donation and what is possible after transplantation.
Read the full magazine:
https://bit.ly/4clSLh5
22/08/2026
🌍 MY FIRST WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES
For living donor Bennett Haselton from the USA, his first World Transplant Games brought an unexpected opportunity—and a brilliant memory!
While preparing for the 2020 World Transplant Winter Games in Banff, Bennett offered to make “OK BROOMER” shirts for the curling team. A little confusion later, he found himself competing with the team despite never having curled before—and he had an unforgettable time! 🥌
Every first Games experience has a story, and we would love to hear yours.
Which was your first World Transplant Games, and what made it memorable?
Share your story here:
🔗 https://bit.ly/4grxiDO
21/08/2026
The Trophy is waiting in Frankfurt on the Pitch for the next World Champion.🏆
We were delighted to host our press conference at the DFB Campus and are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to use this impressive venue.
It was also great to have athletes from TransDia Germany joining us and sharing their stories, passion and spirit for transplant sport. ❤️
The group draw was a great success, marking another important milestone on the road to the Transplant Football World Cup.
A big thank you to everyone who made this day possible — we’re getting closer! 🙌⚽️
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21/08/2026
⚽ Got your FPL squad ready?
Take on the World Transplant Games Federation community in the official WTGF FPL League! Build your squad, join the competition and see whether you have what it takes to finish at the top. 🏆
League code: w0npcd
Join here:
https://bit.ly/4cVbe43
Tag your fellow managers and let the competition begin! 🔥
20/08/2026
These are the groups for the Transplant Football World Cup! 🌍⚽️
Today, the draw for the Transplant Football World Cup took place at the DFB Campus in Frankfurt! 🇩🇪
And what makes this day even more special: on this very day, the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) celebrates its 48th birthday! 🎉
A special day for transplant sport, bringing together people from all over the world through football, friendship and the power of transplantation. ❤️
We can’t wait to see these teams come together and make history on the pitch! 🌍🏆
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