Help me celebrate the gift of life at the World Transplant Games 2025 in Dresden, Germany!

I was first diagnosed with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS), a form of kidney disease, in 2007. Progression to renal failure was relatively slow but nonetheless impactful on my life especially in the last 3-4 yrs. I remained active right until the last few days and only just avoided needing dialysis before the transplant. On the 30th of October 2023, I was blessed to have my twin sister donate one of her kidneys. The recovery has been uneventful and now, 17months since the transplant, I'm feeling great and relishing the energy I now have.

I'm looking to compete in the sprint triathlon as my main event (I had to stop triathlon in 2011 due to my kidney disease, I have some unfinished business here!) and also the 5km Run Race, 10km cycle time trial/the 30km road race and possibly one or two track and field events (yet to be decided).

The WTG aims honor living and deceased donors and their families, who join with organ recipients to come together in the spirit of celebration, participation and raising awareness. Attending the world transplant games (WTG) is all self-funded. Despite cost, the ethos of the event got me excited and gave me something to work towards.

Competing at the WTG is my way of celebrating my own journey, creating awareness and discussion around organ donation and promoting the success of transplant surgery. Any support will be much appreciated. I challenge you all to have 'the chat' with friends and family about organ donation.