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Transplant Games of American coming to Birmingham — The Transplant Games of America are July 5-10. (TGA)

Transplant Games of America brings 3,000+ athletes together to connect with fellow recipients, donors and their families. This year, the games are coming to Birmingham.

Keep reading for all you need to know about the largest gathering of the transplant community in the world, and how you can watch the games for FREE this July.

About the Transplant Games of America

When: Friday, July 5-Wednesday, July 10
Where: The BJCC,&nbsp;<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QPhDifgfa3HUkTLWA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Cost: FREE to attend competitions | <a href="https://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/new-2024-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Select program pricing

Transplant Games of America in Birmingham — (Ernie Aranyosi / EJAPHOTO, photo submitted by TGA)

Mr. Danny is competing in the 100 meter track race in July and jogging in the 5K. — (Ernie Aranyosi / EJAPHOTO, photo submitted by TGA)

Created by the Transplant Life Foundation, the Transplant Games of America brings together thousands of people from the transplant community.

This group consists of anyone from recipients, donors, caregivers, supporters and so many more.

The Foundation started as an educational and networking outlet but has since grown into the nation’s leading advocate for the transplant community. Even publishing TransplantNATION magazine and hosting these unique and fulfilling games every year.

At this year’s games in Birmingham, you can see people like Danny Rivers compete. Danny is a bilateral corneal recipient and living donor competing in the 100-meter track race and jogging in the 5K.