The 13th Australian transplant games were officially launched by Lord Mayor John Tate along with many enthusiastic transplant game Athletes, at Newcastle City Hall this morning.
The games are for anyone who has ever had an organ transplant or are on the waiting list for an organ or tissue donation.
The games are designed to raise awareness and encourage families to discuss their wishes regarding organ and tissue transplant.
CEO of Transplant Australia, Chris Thomas hopes the games will increase the organ donation rate in Australia, with 1563 people still waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
The games will held at various sporting venues across Newcastle from 30th September to 6th October, 2012.
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| Transplant Australia C.E.O Chris Thomas |
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| Games Organiser and Kidney Transplant Recipient Alison Brown |
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| Lord Mayor John Tate plays Petanque with children taking part in the Games |
