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ALF at the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games

The American Liver Foundation is proud to support the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 11 to July 16. Come join us, the entire transplant community, along with celebrity guests for this momentous celebration!

July 11th, 2008 - July 16th, 2008

Contact: Kara Hartner
Phone: 412.434.7077
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More than 2,000 athletes are expected to compete at the 2008 Games with a projected total attendance of nearly 10,000 from all 50 states and around the world. Join us there and help raise awareness for organ transplantation.

Be sure to visit the ALF booth, open Friday July 11, 3-9pm, and Saturday July 12, 8am-3pm.

Visit the official U.S. Transplant Games Web site for more details.

The Opening Ceremony (Saturday July 12, 7:30pm) at the D.L. Convention Center includes the athlete, living donor and donor family procession; the lighting of the torch; a tribute to donors; and the raising of the flag.

Or, join us at the official Closing Ceremony and Farewell Social Lounge (Tuesday July 15, 8am-11:30pm) for the traditional passing of the flag. The Jerry Cound Outstanding Athlete awards and other awards will be given.

The U.S. Transplant Games are a biennial event. In 2006, they were held in Louisville, Kentucky and attracted 7,000 attendees and 1,200 transplant athletes from all 50 states and 5 foreign countries.

Page updated: July 1st, 2008