ATTENTION:
Supporters, caregivers, medical professionals, or individuals who are not TGA Division 1, 2, or 3 athletes:
You have a unique opportunity to participate in the Colorado Challenge at the 2026 Transplant Games.
Continue reading to learn more!
STEP UP FOR THE COLORADO CHALLENGE
The introduction of the Colorado Challenge aligns with the Transplant Life Foundation’s resolve to join Colorado’s example of healthy living by inspiring the broader transplant community to experience a better tomorrow by living healthier today. Colorado Challenge participants live healthy lives for their own well-being and others.
In addition to supporting recipients, living donors, and donor family members as they compete for medals to celebrate their return to health, participants in the Colorado Challenge will reinforce the importance of healthy living for ALL and help spread awareness regarding the miracle of donation and transplantation, while experiencing the rewards of competing.
Colorado Challenge EVENTS
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Ballroom Dancing
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Lyrics for Life
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5K Run/Walk
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Youth Olympiad
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Bowling
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Cornhole
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Golf
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Pickleball
* Competitions will have pre-established caps on the number of participants who can register and will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.
ELIGIBILITY & FORMAT
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Colorado Challenge participants cannot be a recipient, living donor, or donor family member. These specific groups (recipients, living donors, and donor family members) must compete as Division 1, 2, and 3 TGA competitors.
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Colorado Challenge participants may only register for the events listed above.
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Colorado Challenge participants may only compete in one event per day (with the exception of youth participants who wish to do Youth Olympiad and the 5K Run/Walk on Saturday).
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Colorado Challenge participants may register as an individual or with a TGA affiliation. However, medals won by Colorado Challenge participants with a TGA team affiliation will not count toward their Team Cup points.
OVERVIEW
With its high levels of physical activity, low obesity rates, and robust healthcare infrastructure, Colorado is widely regarded as one of the healthiest states in the U.S. In addition to the significant role healthy living has on transplant recipients, it plays an equally important role for the everyday person. Your involvement in the Colorado Challenge will raise awareness for organ donation and showcase the transformative power of healthy living. While prioritizing your health is vital for your personal well-being, it is also important to recognize that organ donation could affect you or someone close to you. Being in optimal health can enhance your ability to give, receive, or support others through the donation and transplant journey. Let’s get healthier together! Join the challenge to celebrate life, resiliency, and everyone's commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
The Colorado Challenge is designed to attract individuals whose lifestyles and health-conscious routines promote and encourage a way of life that compliments TGA athletes. This commitment to healthy living lowers the risk of potentially needing a transplant and increases the likelihood of an individual's organs being accepted as a living or deceased donor.
Mission
REGISTRATION COST
Information regarding registration costs for the Colorado Challenge will be released at a later date.