TRANSPLANT WORKSHOPS
Team USA and the World Transplant Games
Organization: World Transplant Games Federation
Speaker: Gary Green
Date, Time & Location: Friday, June 19, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the GoGourmet in the Colorado Convention Center
About: Step into the excitement and spirit of the Transplant Games during this session with Gary Green. He'll give you a look inside two incredible international events hosted by the World Transplant Games Federation: the 2026 Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt this September and the 2027 World Transplant Games in Belgium in August 2027.
Learn how Team USA, TRIO's transplant sports program, brings athletes and supporters together to represent resilience, hope, and the gift of life on the world stage. From preparing for international competition to understanding the differences between the Transplant Games of America and the World Games, this workshop will cover everything participants need to know, including venues, Team USA opportunities, travel planning, and associated costs. Whether you're considering participation or simply want to experience the energy of the Games, this session will leave you inspired by the life-changing impact of transplant sports and the extraordinary strength of this community.
Health and Wellness (Yoga)
Instructor: Phelicia Price
Date, Time & Location: Sunday, June 21, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the TGA Village Stage
About: Looking beyond the medals and the finish lines, Phelicia Price invites you to find a moment of stillness in the Mile High City. Whether you are a recipient looking to optimize your breathing at 5,280 feet, a donor family member seeking a quiet space for reflection, or a living donor focused on recovery, our wellness offerings are tailored for you. Join Phelicia for restorative mat and chair-based sessions, and guided journaling. Together, we will honor the gift of life though mindful movement and collective gratitude, ensuring you leave Denver feeling both energized and restored.
Writing To Your Donor Family or Transplant Recipient
Organization: Donors1
Speaker: Lara Moretti and Kelley Green
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the Colorado Convention Center Room 205
About: Donor families and recipients are naturally curious about each other. Recipients want to express their gratitude but can struggle with finding the right words. Donor families want to share stories about their loved ones, but can find it hard to know how to get started. This workshop will provide an overview of the correspondence process and helpful suggestions and tips to begin writing that first letter. Additionally, we will address the common question "Can I ever meet them?" Participants will have the opportunity to write a letter during the workshop if they are motivated to do so. Information will be shared so they can contact their local OPO for additional information as well.
TLF Focus Group
Organization: Transplant Life Foundation
Speaker: Bill Ryan
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Colorado Convention Center Room 207
About: Participate in a comprehensive look at the existing model for the Transplant Games of America and explore a series of changes and enhancements that could dramatically impact the mission, and recognize and honor donors, recipients, and their families. Take the opportunity to bring your ideas and suggestions in an open and free-spirited
environment and help plan the future of the Transplant Games.
Health and Wellness (Yoga)
Instructor: Phelicia Price
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the TGA Village Stage
About: Looking beyond the medals and the finish lines, Phelicia Price invites you to find a moment of stillness in the Mile High City. Whether you are a recipient looking to optimize your breathing at 5,280 feet, a donor family member seeking a quiet space for reflection, or a living donor focused on recovery, our wellness offerings are tailored for you. Join Phelicia for restorative mat and chair-based sessions and guided journaling. Together, we will honor the gift of life through mindful movement and collective gratitude, ensuring you leave Denver feeling both energized and restored.
Ask the Expert: Why Post-transplant Monitoring Matters
Instructor: Alexandria Flaxman
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Colorado Convention Center Room 201
About: Whether you are a transplant recipient, caregiver, or supporter, this workshop provides valuable education and practical takeaways to help navigate life after transplant. Join CareDx for an informative and engaging workshop focused on the importance of post-transplant monitoring and long-term transplant health. Attendees will learn how CareDx testing solutions can help support post-transplant care, what test results mean, and how often monitoring may be recommended. The session will also feature a powerful patient story, offering real-life insight into the transplant journey and the impact of ongoing care and monitoring.
Navigating Grief: Building Your Grief Toolbox
Organization: Iowa Donor Network
Speaker: Anna Wardenburg
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the Colorado Convention Center Room 205
About: Grief is a natural response to loss, yet many of us are taught to minimize, avoid, or "get over" it. In this workshop, we'll explore what grief truly is and challenge the cultural messages that often silence or dismiss our experience. Together, we'll begin to accept the reality of death and loss, while learning healthy ways to process the pain that follows. Through guided reflection, open conversation, and hands-on activities, participants will begin building their own "Grief Toolbox" - a collection of practical tools and personalized supports to navigate grief with compassion and honesty. Whether your loss is recent or long ago, this workshop offers space to honor it and find connection in your healing journey.
Journey of a Life-Saving Cell
Organization: National Marrow Donor Program
Speaker: Ashley Bonelli
Date, Time & Location: Monday, June 22, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Colorado Convention Center Room 207
About: Discover how NMDP is saving lives by connecting patients with blood cancers and disorders to potential life‑saving donors. Learn how this global network provides hope—along with support and resources—throughout the transplant journey, helping more patients access life-saving treatments.