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A press release detailing the launch of the official 2012 Transplant Games of America Website.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Eric Engelbarts, West Michigan Sports Commission / (616) 233-3563
eengelbarts@westmisports.com

OFFICIAL 2012 TRANSPLANT GAMES OF AMERICA WEBSITE LAUNCHED
www.TransplantGamesofAmerica.org

Grand Rapids, Mich., September 28, 2011 – The official website for the 2012 Transplant Games of America is now available for viewing – www.TransplantGamesofAmerica.org. The website was a donation from the Grand Rapids, MI based web development company – TekWorkforce. TransplantGamesofAmerica.org will act as the main platform for information on event specifics including sports offered, special events and information on becoming an organ donor.

On July 28-31, 2012 recipients of lifesaving solid organ and bone marrow transplants will gather in West Michigan to compete in this emotionally powerful multi-sport festival. The purpose of the Transplant Games of America is to spread the message about the importance of organ donation, the second chance of life and proving that transplantation does work.

The 2012 Transplant Games of America will begin with an opening ceremony – end with a closing ceremony and include the following sporting events: 5K run, badminton, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, racquetball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

In addition to drawing in transplant recipients, living organ donors and donor families from across the country will also be present supporting the athletes.

In 2010, a similar event was hosted in Madison, WI and featured 1,344 athletes, 776 donor families and 239 living donors. Athlete transplant types included: bone marrow, heart, intestine, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas.

For more information on the Transplant Games of America, please visit www.transplantgamesofamerica.org or contact Eric Engelbarts at the West Michigan Sports Commission at eengelbarts@westmisports.com.

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About the West Michigan Sports Commission

The West Michigan Sports Commission, a non-profit 501 (c) (3), works to identify, secure and host a diverse level of youth and amateur sporting events to make a positive impact on the economy and quality of life in the region.

About the Transplant Games of America

The games are a multi-sport festival event to help promote the need of Organ & Tissue donation. The purpose of the Transplant Games of America is to spread the message about the importance of organ donation, the second chance of life and proving that transplantation does work.