Canadian Athletes Prepare for the 2025 World Transplant Games
The 2025 World Transplant Games will be held in Dresden, Germany August 17-24.
The World Transplant Games Federation is a worldwide organization with representation from more than 60 countries, including Canada. The Games provide a heartwarming opportunity to celebrate successful transplantation and the gift of life through unique and inspiring events - the Summer and Winter World Transplant Games.
Athletes from across Canada have been hard at work, first training for the Canadian Transplant Games held in 2024, and now preparing to compete again this summer on the world stage. Prepare to be awestruck, moved to tears, and overjoyed with delight as you watch transplant recipients of all ages, and from all around the world, compete to the best of their ability in a range of sports and events.
Meet a few members of Team Canada and their coach, Margaret
““[w]hen I went to my first Transplant Games, it was like, oh my God, they get it.”
Meet Andrew, who will represent Canada in squash at the World Transplant Games
About the Canadian Transplant Association
The Canadian Transplant Association’s vision is to improve the health outcomes of transplant recipients by promoting the message of post-transplant healthy living.
A registered charity, the CTA was launched by a group of individuals passionate about showcasing the benefits of organ donation. Almost 35 years later, they have volunteers across the country raising awareness and creating community for transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, and their families.
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