Podcasts about world transplant games

It’s wedding season – but as new research suggests the costs are becoming too high for many guests, how can we RSVP no without creating upset? Bride Club ME’s Rhiannon Downie-Hurst, bride-to-be Ellis Horne and finance coach Carol Glynn share their thoughts. Plus, we explore ways to stay sane if sofa surfing with family this summer, and we meet some of the athletes and coaches heading to the World Transplant Games as part of the first ever team from the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coolamon local Andrew Veigel is looking to take on the best in the world in Dresden next year at the World Transplant Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode will give you goosebumps! What an inspiring human with one hell of a story. Simon waited seven years for a kidney transplant, then found his donor had lived just a few miles away! He suffered a number of health problems connected to diet and lifestyle but his kidneys failed at 33. He is now an active campaigner for donation and has won many medals at the World Transplant Games.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin on the Consultative Forum on International Security Policy in Galway John Mulligan looks ahead to the sporting weekend Collette Kennedy Walsh on St Cuan's Castleblakney's fundraiser Williamstown hosting a homecoming for Teresa Smyth following her medal winning performance at the World Transplant Games

This week, swimmers Jodie Cox and Dave Fisher join us on the podcast to talk about their experiences of competing at the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia. Both team captains, Jodie came away with six gold medals (all new world records) and Dave an experience of being the men's team captain for the first time. Listen to their stories here.Get 15% off a pair of goggles from TheMagic5 by using the link: www.themagic5.com/freestylemedialimited

On Ep 35 guest host- Michele McPherson is back with another episode in a mini series on mental performance and athlete mental health. You may recognize Michele from our first ever episode and again on Ep 14 where she discussed the use of EMDR and Yoga. Michele is a Social Worker, Yoga Instructor and program head of a Mental Performance Program called Perform through Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, ON. Michele chats with Eric Corda who is a Registered Massage Therapist in Sarnia at the Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre.  Michele and Eric do deep dive into the support experiences he has had with athletes locally and around the world. Eric's expertise goes beyond the physical realm and into supporting the whole individual. Eric became a Registered Massage Therapist in 1999 after graduating from Sault College in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Eric has received further postgraduate training in a variety of courses that he combines to provide a comprehensive treatment for his patients. Some of the techniques Eric may apply include myofascial release, neurofunctional acupuncture, soft tissue release, K-Laser therapy, advanced sports massage and joint mobilization. Eric has worked with athletes from several different sports and at various levels of competition including local clubs, minor and junior hockey organizations, collegiate and university athletics as well as international sports competitions. Some of the outstanding teams and competitions Eric has been a part of include the Sarnia Sting (OHL), 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2018 U20 World Athletics Championships, OHL Gold Cup (Team Alliance), 2005 World Transplant Games, 2001 IAAF World Track and Field Championships. Eric is an active member of the Ontario Massage Therapists Association. Eric is also a Level II member of the Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association.On the episode we discuss: His passion for working with athletes and teams  His experience travelling and supporting athletes locally and worldwide at several competitions The Transplant Games Experience of supporting athlete mental health when impacted by injuryDiscipline and drive The monetization of the dream  Working through mental blocksAthlete confidence in knowing their own bodies and articulating kinesthetic connectionsSetting boundaries around support staff and the community you are a part ofTrusting your gut Links:Eric Corda Bio & Contact at Sarnia Chiropractic and Performance Centre:https://www.sarniasportschiro.com/eric-corda.html

What is it like to find out at the age of 19 that you are terminally ill and need a donor organ? Marcel Michna was in that situation and was lucky. The now 26-year-old from the Bergisches Land region of Germany is (almost) as athletic again as he was before his organ transplant and has just taken part in the World Transplant Games, which took place in Perth from April 15 to 21. And he was successful. - Wie ist das, wenn man mit 19 Jahren erfährt, dass man unheilbar krank ist und ein Spenderorgan braucht? Marcel Michna war in der Situation und hatte Glück. Der heute 26-Jährige aus dem Bergischen Land ist wieder (fast) so sportlich wie vor der Organtransplantation und hat gerade an den World Transplant Games teilgenommen, die vom 15. bis 21. April in Perth stattgefunden haben. Und er war erfolgreich.

Eryn Mathewson tells us about competing for Team USA at the World Transplant Games in Perth this week. Eryn required a transplant and was given just seven days to live after suddenly developing liver failure. She has named her new organ “Salvador”, which is Spanish for saviour as her donor was of Dominican descent. Eryn discusses winning a silver medal in the 4x100 meters relay, her 80 year old teammate winning the 5K race, adapting to her new organ and her hopes of meeting her donor's family one day.Malawi netball international Towera Vinkhumbo discusses the situation in her home country a month on from Cyclone Freddy wreaking havoc in the southern hemisphere. Vinkhumbo – who plays her club netball in Scotland – initially struggled to contact her family in Malawi. She tells us about the first phone call she had with her five year old daughter, who lives in Malawi and about how she's using her position to raise awareness of what people need in the country following the storm.And Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt reflects on an extraordinary life devoted to religious service and basketball. The 103 year old tells us how she fell in love with the sport as a young girl and how she has been the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola University, Chicago since the 1990s. She went viral during March Madness in 2018 and tells us that led to her becoming an international celebrity.Photo: Eryn Mathewson bites her World Transplant Games silver medal (Credit: Eryn Mathewson/Twitter)

The Nepali team that came to Australia to participate in the World Transplant Games 2023 has said that they want to promote education around transplantation among people and the government of Nepal . Seven days long sporting event began on April 15 in Perth. - वर्ल्ड ट्रान्सप्लान्ट गेम्समा सहभागी हुन अस्ट्रेलिया आएका नेपाली टोलीले नेपालमा अङ्ग प्रत्यारोपणबारे सर्वसाधारण र नेपाल सरकारलाई पनि बुझाउन चाहेको बताएका छन्। अप्रिल १५ देखि सुरु भई एक हप्ता सञ्चालन भएको यस विश्व स्तरीय खेलमा अङ्ग प्रत्यारोपण गराएका मानिसहरूको सहभागिता हुने गरेको छ। यस पटक नेपाल लगायत ४५ वटा राष्ट्रका सहभागीहरूले १७ वटा खेलमा भाग लिएका थिए। यसै सन्दर्भमा नेपालबाट आएको टोली मध्येका केही खेलाडीहरूसँग गरिएको कुराकानी सुन्नुहोस्।

Georgi Peev: "If at least one person has felt that there is a chance to move forward no matter what their health problems are, then I have succeeded." - Георги Пеев: "Ако поне един човек е почувствал, че има шанс да продължи напред без значение какви са здравословните му проблеми, значи съм успял."

Motivational Speaker on Organ Donation & Tom's Story at Tom Wilson Memorial Fund, Lisa Wilson joins the show ahead of the World Transplant Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ankita Shrivastava's incredible journey from liver donor to world-record-holding athlete is an inspiring story of resilience and determination. After donating 74 per cent of her liver to her mother a few years ago, she decided to compete at the World Transplant Games. This year, she is participating in the 24th edition of the games in Perth.

Ranging in age from 36 right up to 75, the current Transplant Team Ireland panel of 14 inspirational men and women are currently competing in Perth at the World Transplant Games. We were joined today by two members of the team- Bryan Duignan and Mairead O'Mahony. Anyone who wishes to support organ donation is encouraged to carrying an organ donor card. Cards can be requested by visiting the Irish Kidney Association website on 01 620 5306 or Free text the word DONOR to 50050.

Ranging in age from 36 right up to 75, the current Transplant Team Ireland panel of 14 inspirational men and women are currently competing in Perth at the World Transplant Games. We were joined today by two members of the team- Bryan Duignan and Mairead O'Mahony. Anyone who wishes to support organ donation is encouraged to carrying an organ donor card. Cards can be requested by visiting the Irish Kidney Association website on 01 620 5306 or Free text the word DONOR to 50050.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians to be forced to travel beyond their electorate to find a GP clinic offering bulk billing; New South Wales Liberal Party members' homes reportedly raided as part of an anti-corruption investigation; and in sport, thousands of participants flock to Perth for the World Transplant Games.

Margherita Mazzantini torna in Australia per la seconda volta con gli atleti e le atlete della nazionale italiana per difendere la medaglia d'oro nella pallavolo e celebrare la “grande famiglia del dono”.

Các vận động viên từ khắp nơi trên thế giới sẽ đến Perth trong tuần này để chứng minh rằng, việc mất một bộ phận cơ thể không phải là rào cản đối với việc tham gia thể thao. Thế vận hội Cấy ghép Tạng hay ‘World Transplant Games' mang đến cho người nhận và người hiến, cơ hội thể hiện khả năng phục hồi của họ và nâng cao nhận thức về tầm quan trọng của việc đăng ký làm người hiến tạng.

Athletes from around the world are heading to Perth this week to prove that losing an organ is no barrier to participation in sport. The World Transplant Games is giving recipients and donors the chance to display their resilience and raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ donor.

Easter in Dubbo is a very busy time!  We have lots of new Aussies in Dubbo after the latest Citizenship Ceremony.  The Yeoval Progress Association had Dubbo Regional Councillors at their latest meeting.  The Western Plains Science and Engineering Challenge was held at the Showground.  The Gift of Life Baton, the symbol of the World Transplant Games, passed through Dubbo.  An update on the appointment of a new Commander for the Orana Mid-Western Police District.  An update on embellishing headstones with various personal items.  A DA has been lodged for a $150 million medical precinct.  The Man from Ironbark Festival is on Easter Saturday each year.  Limerick of the Week. 

Karhun Nanda is leading the Indian contingent at the upcoming World Transplant Games. He talks to Devyani Mohan about his heart transplant, how he learned to love golf and why organ transplants in India need a push.

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In 2006, Janis Burke, CEO of the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority became the third chief executive and the first woman to hold the position since the organization's inception. In addition to overseeing the $1.2 billion dollars of bond debt service for Houston's professional sports stadiums, under her leadership, Houston has been awarded major sporting events including: 2023 NCAA Men's Final Four; 2023 College Football Playoff Championship; 2026 FIFA World Cup; U.S. Olympic Trials; collegiate tournaments; numerous National and World Championships; AAU Junior Olympics, and the World Transplant Games. The Sports Authority was selected by its peers as one of the country's best on several occasions and was designated “Best Employer in Sports” by Front Office Sports Publication. In addition, Burke has been recognized individually by numerous organizations for her impactful work done in the local community. Amongst those, Conference USA and Rice University acknowledged her for outstanding contributions as a woman in the Houston sports industry, was named one of “Houston's 50 Most Influential Women” by Houston Woman Magazine, received the Sports Industry Impact Award from Sam Houston State University, and was identified by the Houston Business Journal as one of Houston's Most Admired CEO's. Burke also served as Board Chair for Sports ETA, the leading sports tourism trade association in the United States. Sports Tech Feed is brought to you by STWS. Learn more: https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast/

Colleen Ashby, a heart transplant recipient and soon-to-be World Transplant Games Athlete, joined Steve Mills in the studio for Everyone's Got a Story. The World Transplant Games are coming to Perth for the first time next April.  Colleen lost her sight following a life-saving heart transplant in 2015. She explained to Millsy that shortly after the operation, she found out about the Transplant Games and set herself a goal to compete in swimming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week the World Transplant Games were held in England with all the athletes who were participating being organ donor recipients or dialysis patients. One of those was James Nolan, Athlete & Butcher from Kilcullen who was competing for Team Ireland and he joined Sean to discuss the event.

Last week the World Transplant Games were held in England with all the athletes who were participating being organ donor recipients or dialysis patients. One of those was James Nolan, Athlete & Butcher from Kilcullen who was competing for Team Ireland and he joined Sean to discuss the event.

The last time we spoke to someone about getting Sky in the World Transplant Games, they shattered his dreams. Now this time we went a step further and spoke to Sean Samujh, chairperson of the KZN Transplant Sports Association, to hopefully give us some good news! #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR

Earlier this week we came across a story about The World Transplant Games and things fell into place when we remembered that a member of our team actually received a transplant. So we got an expert in to talk about it! #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR

Jan Marais - Executive Secretary of the South African Transplant Sports Association Lebohang Moabeng, he has competed in previous World Transplant Games and going to compete in the National Games. He's from Klerksdorp and in the past has made a great effort to fundraise in his community to get the funds to attend the World Transplant Games in the UK in 2019. he will be competing in 5km walking, and long jump  Greg Serradinho had a liver transplant in 2017 and this will be his first time competing in the National Games. He will be participating in squash, and athletics. The Transplant Games Association of South Africa (TGASA) was established in April 1994 by a small group of organ-transplantees, who wanted to promote organ donation and an active lifestyle through various sporting activities to transplant recipients. World Transplant Games since 1995. From the first participation to date a total of 439 transplant recipients have brought back 532 medals – 202 gold, 167 silver and 163 bronze and South Africa has placed 3rd on the medals table on the last three occasions.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you grateful for the gift of health?Liver transplant recipient and endurance swimmer Jillian Best joins the show to talk about how a hereditary disease, and near death, continues to inspire her to greater heights today. She talks about the importance of organ donation and how she stays motivated to reach all of her goals. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT JILLIAN BESTJillian Best is a record-setting endurance open-water swimmer. She swam 52 kilometers (32.3 miles) across Lake Ontario in 18 hours and 36 minutes, becoming one of a handful of people to complete this.  She did it to raise money and awareness about the importance of organ transplants through her Move for Life Foundation.  Jillian was diagnosed with a condition that attacked her liver at age 15 and at age 22, she started to have liver failure  and was put on the organ transplant waiting list. At age 29, Jillian received her life saving transplant. After she recovered, she went back to swimming and hasn't stopped since, winning gold medals and breaking records at the 2019 World Transplant Games.  Jillian's life since then has been about bringing hope and encouragement to others and raising money for life saving equipment for organ transplants. Episode Topics and MentionsLake OntarioEndurance swimmingOrgan donationLiver failureMove for Life Foundation2019 World Transplant GamesHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasiaTorontoPerseveranceGoal-settingPrioritizing sleepConfidenceCognitive behavioral therapyAustraliaLondon, OntarioTakeawaysKellyWhen you're going to do something big, say “I'm ready” -- and work to BE ready. Put in the work and time to get to that point.Sleep is so important and underrated. Having consistent sleep -- and enough of it -- really does trigger better mental/physical health. MariaIf you're doing something hard, think about the others you are doing it for to help you feel motivated and grateful.We can rewire our brains by instilling confidence and positive thoughts, self-talk and mantras.Quote of the Week“Whatever it is that will make you really happy, or fulfill you, or fuel your passion - just go for it. It can lead you to better, happier times in your life.” -- JIllian BestSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.From this episode's sponsor: Tim Kafer, the inventor of the ThrowMAX throwing trainer, is also the founder of a network of tournament websites that help sports players find playing opportunities all across the nation. These tournament websites span across 8 different sports like softball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, etc. and the sign-up is free for a limited period.Learn more:  https://fastpitchsoftballtournaments.com/https://www.throwmax.com/x/

Gil and Scott are delighted to welcome Martin Wallace back to the show. Martin was first on the show on Ludology 46 - Getting Down to Brass Tacks back in 2012 with Geoff Engelstein and a very enthusiastic Ryan Sturm. In this episode, we catch up with Martin to see what he's been up to in the last 9 years. Martin is the designer of many well-loved strategy games, like Brass, Age of Steam (and all its related games, like Railways of the World), London, A Study in Emerald, AuZtralia, and A Study in Emerald. Technical note: Martin's recording has some dropouts in it; unfortunately, those seemed to come straight from his microphone, so there wasn't much we could do about them. We hope you enjoy the episode anyway! SHOW NOTES 1m25s: Lords of Creation 4m31s: Gloomhaven, the North Sea Trilogy from Garphill Games, Jamey Stegmaier. 8m06s: The Exit games, and the Unlock! games 11m53s: Games Workshop, Ian Livingstone, the British Steve Jackson, the American Steve Jackson, and the Fighting Fantasy books. 16m18s: Anno 1800 20m08s: Catan, Dune Imperium 23m55s: Age of Industry 25m18s: "Canal holidays" 27m28s: The World Transplant Games 32m46s: A Study in Emerald 34m18s: Gil regrets not pushing back on this point a bit harder; he doesn't think turning indigenous people into monsters is as effective a technique as Martin does. For a good perspective, check out Dan Thurot's post about this on his excellent blog Space-Biff. 35m53s: Terry Pratchett and Discworld 38m41s: Martin is referring to the events of May 68 in France.  43m53s: Imperium Legends, De Vulgari Eloquentia 45m28s: Ankh: Gods of Egypt, Medina, and “zugzwang”  48m40s: Our favorite Star Wars clones: Starcrash, Battle Beyond the Stars, and a special shout-out to Fugitive Alien. 49m10s: Carcassonne 53m03s: Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, Doctor Who: The Card Game 55m13s: Disclaimer: Many of us on Ludology are pretty down on the HP series these days, due to the bigoted views of its author.  56m59s: The video game Stellaris, the fantasy series His Dark Materials, and the fantasy collection The Silmarillion. 1h00m05s: Rocketmen 1h00m57s: The humble pasty 1h03m32s: Hobo code

Welcome to this episode of The Wild Golf Podcast.  Our guest today is Alison Johns.  Alison was a child golfing prodigy.  She took her first shot with her father at 11 and was representing the England Under 18's as a scratch golfer at 14.  She had a stellar amateur career representing England and GB &I and won some of the biggest events in the U.K. including the Ladies Gold Cup at Roehampton.  She was a regular on the Ladies European Tour for two years and, after struggling with her confidence, dedicated herself to becoming a popular and highly regarded teaching professional.  She has been based at the amazing National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa since 2007.   Alison had a transformational near death experience in early 2009.  After contracting a mysterious virus, she was given five days to live unless she had a liver transplant.  On Day 5 she was given the gift of life and received a life saving liver transplant.  Alison is passionate about teaching and passionate about life.  She has given inspiration to the transplant community that you can still lead an active life and continue to play sport.  She has represented GB in golf in the World Transplant Games which is held every two years, winning a gold medal in her age group in the last three games.  This episode will hopefully encourage all of us to be grateful and to give to others, including as a potential donor, and as Alison says, encourage us all to “be kind to ourselves and to others”.  We hope you enjoy this discussion with Alison  as much as we did.Please consider giving generously to Alison's chosen charities:  Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (www.act4addenbrookes.org.uk) and the PGA Benevolent Fund.  You can find out more about Alison on her website (www.ajgolf.co.uk) and on twitter (@Ajwoodhallspagc).If you like this episode, please tell your friends and leave a review.  Please also follow us on Instagram and Twitter.http://instagram.com/wild_golf_podcasthttps://twitter.com/wildgolfpodcast 

Our special Organ Donation Awareness Week episode brings together three very different stories from three very different individuals who have had their lives changed by this modern medical miracle. RTE courts reporter and Irish Kidney Association ambassador Vivienne Traynor donated a kidney to her nephew in 2009 but that’s only the beginning of her story. Lucy Davis received a kidney from her mother in 1997 and until now has not spoken about the experience in great depth. She explains to Jarlath why she has taken the decision to speak out and the grotesque press treatment she received following the donation. James Nolan has helped to raise almost 2 million euro for kidney research projects and has represented Ireland at the World Transplant Games. He was one of the first recipients of a kidney from a live donor in the history of the Irish state and has been instrumental in Jarlath’s own transplant journey.   To hear every episode in full and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 400 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad   Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation.   For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.   Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

Kaylee Davidson-Olley was the United Kingdom's first successful heart transplant baby when she received a replacement heart at less than one year of age. In 2017 she celebrated her 30th year after the transplant operation; it was her 30th year as the longest surviving heart transplant baby in Europe. The operation was performed by cardiothoracic surgeon, Christopher McGregor, at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, which became one of only two UK centres performing transplants in children, and the main hospital in the UK carrying out transplants for adults born with congenital heart disease. She went on to become an advocate of the organ donor register and in 2013 won the gold medal for the 4 × 100 metres relay race at the World Transplant Games!   Ian & Kaylee discuss; Her story of being The First Successful Baby in the UK to have a Heart Transplant The Start of a Sporting Era Winning a gold medal in the World Transplant Games Being an advocate for organ donation Having a plaque on the Newcastle Quayside walk of fame Making sure transplantation is known within the North East How organ donation can save lives   For International Women's Day 2021, Ian wanted to do something special to help raise awareness, smash stereotypes and influence behaviour. Ian went live for three hours on Monday 8th March and interviewed seven fantastic women back to back !    Industry Angel Twitter Industry Angel Website Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway MrFarrar.com

The 14th February is Donor Day, a day that celebrates people who have helped save people's lives by donating blood, marrow, tissue, and organs. It's a day that drives home exactly how amazing and giving the human spirit is because it pays tribute to so many people who have donated of themselves, often to help save the life of someone they've never met. Our Super Hero is Alice Vogt. Alice is the Co Founder of Tell – Transplant Education for Living Legacies. Alice was born with Cystic Fibrosis, and had a double lung transplant in 2008 at the age of 23, and then again in 2017 at the age of 33. She is the first person in SA to survive two bi-lateral lung transplants, and has participated in three World Transplant Games. Alice shares with us that her lung transplants didn't give her a second chance, but rather a first chance – to breathe and lead a life of meaning.

This episode is sponsored by CORE. How do you lead your team? #professionaldevelopment Louise Karch, BA, M.Ed., CMP,  is a consultant and speaker who provides branding and marketing advice to professionals for business growth.Whereas other consultants often deliver little more than “schlock and awe”, Louise, a cross between a Harvard prof and Bette Midler in sensible shoes — a little bit Ivy League and a little bit fun — ensures your brand breaks out instead of blending in.Louise advises accountants, architects, consultants, dentists, lawyers, vets, and even winemakers. She lives in Canada and Australia and recently helped CEO Matt Fowles win an Australian Marketing Institute Award for his wine ‘Ladies who Shoot their Lunch.' She also won The Pillar Community Award for Innovation for co-creating The Fairy Godmother Project in Canada.A one-time marketing faculty member of the University of California with a Master's degree in Adult Education, background as a comic, Outward Bound instructor, and now business owner, Louise provides branding and beautifully simple business growth strategies.You might be interested in knowin…Louise won four national adult figure skating championships (her flying camel is a sight to behold) and stays active in sports, the community, and the arts. She was a team leader for the Vancouver Olympic Committee, an artistic director for The World Transplant Games and she produced Jim Hocking's play Surfing Vietnam, now a best-selling book on Kindle.Website: http://www.louisekarch.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

In this episode I speak with Jillian Best, athlete and transplant survivor, On the verge of death, her health declined as she awaited a much needed transplant. We discuss her struggles during that period and how she overcame the challenges to win 5 gold medals for swimming in the World Transplant Games. This is her story,

In this episode, I sit down and have a conversation with Carl Bescoby, PhD, who is an Injury Psychologist and founder of Evolve Injury Consultancy, where his focus is to support individuals through injury and rehabilitation. Carl has worked with a wide range of athletes and helped them through the difficult psychological hurdles of getting through injuries and setbacks and returning to sport. His PhD research combined strategies to enhance the rehabilitation of transplant athletes who compete in the World Transplant Games, which is an international sporting event for athletes who have received an organ transplant and are resuming their sport and identities. A big thank you to Carl for such an interesting conversation! https://www.instagram.com/evolveinjurypsych/

Unser Herz schlägt 80'000- 100'000 Mal pro Tag. Das Herz vom 40-jährigen André Doležal schlug ganz fest vor ein paar Tagen - er war an den World Transplant Games in Kanada. Hannah Herzog mit ihm im Gespräch. Bild: Pixabay

Tennissers Thomas Steggink en Steven Pheifer zijn tussen 17 en 24 augustus in Engeland te vinden voor de World Transplant Games! Dit zijn spelen voor sporters die een orgaantransplantatie hebben ondergaan. We spraken met beide heren, die naast het dubbelspel ook allebei het enkelspel gaan spelen. Presentatie: Robert Denneman

Guests : Johan Roos The surgery took nine hours. By the time the doctors trudged out the operating theatre, Groote Schuur Hospital was at the centre of an international media hype. On 3 December 1967, the first human heart transplant took place right here in South Africa. A medical miracle at the time, the procedure is still transforming lives today. For Johan Roos, it’s given him not only a new heart, but a new course. Later this year, 80- year-old Roos will be competing at the World Transplant Games in the United Kingdom. As far as he knows, he’ll be the first octogenarian to ever compete. The sporting event raises awareness about the success of transplants and the need for organ donation. South Africa has a critical shortage of donors. By encouraging others to contribute, more people like Roos can enjoy their lives to the fullest. Cathrine Mathebe Cathrine Mathebe dons her sparkly tutu and busts a move. This 63-year-old isn’t your average gogo. Just a few years ago, she could barely stand without crutches. Overweight, riddled with arthritis, and struggling with high blood pressure, Mathebe’s poor health controlled her life. She spent days in bed, dependent on painkillers. When doctors prescribed surgery on her knee, Mathebe reached her breaking point. She refused to let that happen. One morning, when no one was home, Mathebe eased out of bed. Upbeat music played from the radio in the background. Mathebe began to sway her hips, using a broom for support. It was painful at first. But she pushed herself to dance every morning, revelling in the increasing ability to move. Within months, Mathebe was walking with confidence and feeling like her younger self. Her neighbours gawked when she powered on past them. The dancer invited them to join her impromptu routines, until there wasn’t enough space for so many people in her home. Mathebe now leads her crew in the streets. Earl Mentor Earlier this year, politicians debated whether to deploy the army into the Cape Flats. It seemed the only way to combat the violence was with more violence. Earl Mentor has also been facing the fight against gangsterism, but with words as his weapon. The writer, poet, and musician began his mission after he lost his best friend in 1998. “He died a gangster, with nothing,” Mentor says. The ordeal set him on a path to save himself and his community. Mentor picked himself up and penned a new mindset. Armed with his book, Cape Flats Karma - Biography of a Coloured Seed, he now coaches high-risk communities in the Western Cape. The core message is that there are alternatives to a life of drugs and gangs. Mentor’s goal is to enable others to aim for happiness and fulfillment outside of toxic influences. Luxolo Witvoet Look beyond the corrugated zinc walls. South African townships are pulsating with style. People wrapped in vibrant patterned textiles punctuate images of dilapidated buildings and taxi ranks. Their ornate garments enhance their surroundings. Luxolo Witvoet’s photos are a response to the singular narratives that focus on poverty and crime. The figures in his photos stand tall like exclamation points. They aren’t the end of a sentence. Instead, they mark the beginning of a conversation about representation. Witvoet is a photographer, film editor, and director. Growing up in Langa, a Western Cape township, he experienced how areas like this were used to limit people of colour. As an artist, he sought ways to uplift rather than restrict people. Martha Makhura Martha Makhura has tenderness written into the lines of her palms. At her crèche in Gugulethu, there are 160 children in her charge. Entering as tiny toddlers, they flourish under her watchful eye until they’re ready for primary school. The quality of care a child receives in the early stages of their life has a profound impact on their cognitive development. But not every child has equal access to learning resources . Makhura’s pre-school has now been running for over two decades. With the help of donors and several caretakers, more than 20 000 children have passed through her doors. Affectionately called Mama Martha, she provides children in her community with the chance to reach their potential.

Patti Zuppan-Hood was born with cystic fibrosis when the life expectancy for babies with CF was around ten years. 50 years later with a double lung transplant, she won 5 gold medals and set 2 world records at the World Transplant Games.

Propane Podcast Episode 97 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjAMqGJbmlg Show Notes Tomorrow marks the start of Organ Donation Week, so with that in mind, today on the Propane Fitness Podcast, Yusef chats to Nick Whitehurst, World Transplant Games Gold Medalist. Nick suffered acute liver failure in 2015 after returning home from a summer holiday with his family. Weeks later he received a new liver and won a gold medal for team GB at the World Transplant Games in Malaga less than 2 years later. They talk about his organ transplant, the emotional roller coaster of receiving a donor organ, the concept behind the Transplant Games, maintenance for injury prevention and the importance of registering as an organ donor. If you like the Propane Fitness Podcast please subscribe and we'd love it if you'd give us a review on iTunes. Time Stamps References World Transplant Games Federation Transplant Sport British Transplant Games Become an Organ Donor More about Nick's achievements at The 2017 World Transplant Games   Propane Picks Week Ending 03/09 It's that time of the week again where we sift through the best offerings of the Fitness and Productivity world for your reading, listening and viewing pleasure.  If you'd like to be considered for the Pick List then shoot us a message. Our Top Pick this week is: Your Road Map To Results (And 6 Stops You Need To Make Along The Way) - Healthy Living, Heavy Lifting The rest of the list is pretty awesome too! 22 Interesting studies from this summer - Bayesian Bodybuilding The Differences Between Training In Your 40's and Your 20's - Amanda Thebe, Breaking Muscle. Nutrition is not a belief system - Dan Garner, Precision Nutrition Why the Conscientious Mind Is a Successful Mind - Lifehack Leaner, Stronger, Healthier - Renegade Radio Podcast, Jason Ferruggia How to get strong in 2-3 days a week - Tony Gentilcore Methods to Improve Your Posture for Sport Performance - Yusef Smith for Elite FTS Hierarchy of Nutrition: Prioritize What Matters - Elliot Reimers Single-Minded Devotion to a Task - Zen Habits  

Episode #2 of Between Two Wheels.  Host Tyler Janke of Data Driven Athlete Racing.  Discussion with Nate Dunn, founder and owner of Data Driven Athlete.  We are joined by fellow cyclist and teammate Travis Retzer and Chris Flower.  Curt Mills is AWOL but we forged on. Nate is a recipient of a liver transplant and recently became a two time world champion at the transplant games in Spain while defending his title two years prior in Argentina.  We have a lively discussion of his love for cycling, coaching and what being a transplant recipient is all about.  Give us a review and comment on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast.fm, Podbean and Google Play. On Twitter: @tjankeTeam website: https://racing.datadrivenathlete.com/  Find Nate at Data Driven Athlete: https://datadrivenathlete.com/ ; @ddacoaching  

This episode of the live beyond podcast features Melissa Fehr, a world record holder, runner, entrepreneur and survivor of a bone marrow transplant. We chat about Melissa’s success at the World Transplant Games in Argentina this year, bringing home six gold medals, a world record and a world best time! Melissa talks about the devastation of being diagnosed with a bone marrow disorder in 2008, her treatment and how running and regaining fitness have played an important role in her recovery and identity. She has since gone from strength to strength, completing five marathons, over 10 half marathons and countless shorter races. During this time, she has also started own business designing digital active wear sewing patterns while having a full-time job. A busy lady! Melissa is constantly looking to achieve her best and push beyond her own limits, always improving. Her achievements are extraordinary and her courage, strength and determination a real inspiration.

This Sunday sees the start of the 19th World Transplant Games in Durban, South Africa. The games offer the opportunity for those who have undergone a transplant to compete in a variety of competitive sports at the highest level. Here's the Quick Fire Science on organ donation and transplantation. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Lyssnarnas Sommarvärd 2013 Martha Ehlin fick sin cancerdiagnos som 30-åring och genomgick senare en femorganstransplantation. Det här programmet är en hyllning till hennes organdonator.  - Jag tittade på min mage och försökte föreställa mig hur ärret skulle se ut och hur ont skulle det göra? Då plötsligt slog det mig, att en annan människa måste dö för att jag skulle få chansen att leva, säger hon i sitt Sommar i P1.De organ som skulle bytas ut var magsäck, lever, bukspottkörtel, tolvfingertarm och tunntarm och samtliga var tvungna att komma från samma donator. Efter att ha väntat och våndats i nio månader kom samtalet från Sahlgrenska. Hennes organ hade anlänt.Om Martha EhlinDrabbades av cancer i bukspottkörteln när hon var 30 år och tvingades genomgå en transplantation av fem organ. Är utbildad lärare i idrott och svenska och är en av grundarna till föreningen MOD, Mer Organdonation. Har tävlat i World Transplant Games som är ett världsmästerskap för transplanterade. Vann fem guldmedaljer när mästerskapet avgjordes i Göteborg 2011. Att dela med mig av min historia är ett sätt för mig att ge tillbaka, ett sätt att säga tack till min donator och alla andra som räddat mitt liv.I mars 2016 meddelade MOD att Martha Ehlin har avlidit. "En modig och djupt engagerad människa har lämnat oss efter en tids sjukdom. Här är det Sommarprogram där hon berättade sin egen resa och känslorna för den donator som gav henne sju extra år av liv", säger Ola Hemström, producent Lyssnarnas SommarProducent: Ola Hemström