World Transplant Winter Games

🌟 Wishing all the athletes, supporters, volunteers, organisers, medical teams, officials, and everyone involved an incredible British Transplant Games Sheffield 2026!

Best of luck to every participant as you take to the field, track, pool, and courts over the coming days. Your determination, resilience, and stories are a powerful reminder of the life-changing impact of organ donation.

May this event be filled with unforgettable moments, lifelong friendships, personal achievements, and celebrations of the incredible transplant community.

From all of us at the World Transplant Games Federation, we wish you every success and hope you have an amazing Games! 💚🏅

🔥 PRE-ORDER NOW – TFWC 2026 LIMITED EDITION JERSEY
Wear more than a jersey—wear a message that matters. ❤️⚽

Attending the Transplant Football World Cup 2026? Don't miss your chance to own the official limited edition TFWC 2026 jersey—created to celebrate the global transplant community and the incredible gift of life.

🎉 Pre-orders are exclusively available for TFWC 2026 attendees and are intended for collection at the official TFWC Merchandise Stand during the event.

🛒 Pre-Order & Pay Online:
https://bit.ly/3TDXeFb

⏳ Pre-orders close: 16 August 2026

📍 Collection:
Simply bring your order confirmation or invoice to the official TFWC Merchandise Stand to collect your jersey.

⚠️ Please Note:
• Pre-orders are for TFWC 2026 attendees only.
• A limited number of jerseys will be available for purchase during the event while stocks last.
• Event pricing may differ from the online pre-order price.

📏 Size Guide
• Small (S) – Chest: 46 cm | Length: 72 cm
• Medium (M) – Chest: 51 cm | Length: 74 cm
• Large (L) – Chest: 56 cm | Length: 77 cm
• Extra Large (XL) – Chest: 61 cm | Length: 79 cm
• 2XL – Chest: 67 cm | Length: 82 cm
• 3XL – Chest: 72 cm | Length: 84 cm
• 4XL – Chest: 77 cm | Length: 87 cm

Measurements are taken with the jersey laid flat. Please allow a manufacturing tolerance of ±1–2 cm.

❤️ Limited Edition. Limited Stock. One Powerful Message.

Secure yours before 16 August and wear your support for the Gift of Life with pride. 🌍⚽

🚨 Fake Facebook Group Alert 🚨

Another Facebook group has been identified that is impersonating the World Transplant Games and is not affiliated with the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF).

To help protect our global transplant community, we encourage everyone to:

⚠️ Report this group to Facebook
⚠️ Do not rely on information shared through unofficial pages
⚠️ Follow only official WTGF communication channels for verified announcements and event updates

Facebook has previously removed fake groups after reports submitted through the Trademark Infringement process, so your report can make a real difference.

Together, we can help prevent misinformation and ensure athletes, supporters, volunteers, and the wider transplant community receive accurate information from trusted sources.

💙 Thank you for helping keep our community safe.

Celebrating Our Scars | India 🇮🇳

Some scars tell a story of survival.

For Vigyan Prakash Arora, a pancreas and kidney transplant recipient from India, the scar across his abdomen is far more than the mark of surgery—it is the signature of a second chance at life.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just 11 years old, Vigyan spent nearly four decades managing the condition before facing kidney failure. A simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant gave him the opportunity to live free from insulin injections and embrace a new future.

His scar is a daily reminder of the extraordinary generosity of an organ donor, the compassion of a family who chose to give life in the midst of loss, and the dedication of the healthcare professionals who made that gift possible.

Today, he wears it with pride—not as a reminder of suffering, but as a symbol of resilience, gratitude and hope.

"It is not a scar of suffering. It is a scar of survival." 💚

🚨 Fake Facebook Group Alert 🚨

We've identified another unauthorised Facebook group using World Transplant Games branding.

This group is NOT affiliated with the World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF) and may share misleading or unofficial information.

We ask our community to please:
🔹 Report the group to Facebook
🔹 Avoid sharing personal information or engaging with unofficial pages
🔹 Follow only our official WTGF communication channels for verified event updates and announcements

Every report helps protect athletes, supporters, volunteers, and the wider transplant community from misinformation.

Thank you for helping us keep our community informed and safe. 💙

🌍 Why the World Transplant Games?

"The World Transplant Games showed me that transplant athletes are not just survivors—we are champions. The spirit here is unlike anything in sport." 🇯🇵🚴‍♀️

For Yuki Tanaka, a liver transplant didn't mark the end of the journey—it was the beginning of a new one. Through cycling and the World Transplant Games, Yuki discovered a global community united by resilience, gratitude, and the belief that life after transplantation can be extraordinary.

Every athlete has a story. Every medal represents hope. Every finish line honours the incredible gift of organ donation.

❤️ Thank you to every donor, donor family, healthcare professional, and supporter who makes stories like Yuki's possible.

📝 Need help completing your TFWC 2026 registration?

Getting started is easy! Simply work through each section of the WTGF Gateway registration wizard in order, ensuring every required step is marked as complete before submitting your registration.

If a section isn't complete, the Gateway will guide you on what still needs your attention.

🌐 Visit https://bit.ly/4bVUN74 to continue your registration today.

End of July? 📬 Haven't Seen Our Latest WTGF Newsletter Yet?

Don't miss the latest edition of the WTGF Transplant World Newsletter, filled with inspiring stories, exciting updates and the latest news from across our global transplant community.

👉 View the full newsletter here:
https://bit.ly/44Kc9jt

In this edition you'll discover:
🚀 The launch of the all-new WTGF Gateway
🇧🇪 Preparations for the 2027 World Transplant Games in Leuven
🌍 Inspiring stories from transplant recipients, donors and teams around the world
💙 Highlights from our Men's Wellness Webinar
⚽ The latest updates as the countdown to the 2026 Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt continues

Thank you for being part of the WTGF family as we continue to celebrate life, sport and the gift of organ donation together.

How Long Do I Have and What Do I Do Now? ❤️

After a transplant, many recipients ask two life-changing questions: "How long do I have?" and "What do I do now?"

In this heartfelt reflection, heart transplant recipient Peter van Maurik explores the journey beyond survival—one defined by purpose, gratitude and making the most of every day. His story reminds us that transplantation is not simply about gaining more years, but about living those years with intention, embracing community and inspiring others through the gift of life.

Peter's powerful perspective offers hope and encouragement to transplant recipients, donor families and everyone connected to the transplant community.

🔗 Read Peter's inspiring reflection here:
https://bit.ly/4wT8FqM

💳 Paying for TFWC 2026? Here's how to switch your payment option.

The WTGF Gateway gives you the flexibility to choose how you'd like to pay for your registration.

✅ Simply navigate to the Payment section of your registration and select either:

Self-Pay – Pay for your own registration.
Team Manager Pay – Your Team Manager will make payment on your behalf.
⚠️ Already generated an invoice? Once payment has been generated, the payment method can no longer be changed through the Gateway. Please contact your Team Manager or the event administrators for assistance.

🌐 Continue your registration at https://bit.ly/4bVUN74