It’s inspiring to hear stories about transplant recipients reflecting themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges. This month we want to introduce you to Karen Rosner and her incredible journey of challenges she has faced. More importantly, her remarkable strength and determination to live a full and joyful life. Today, Karen is a compassionate Transplant Social Worker with Banner University Phoenix. Her career path has been one of selfless service. Karen began in child welfare and special needs adoption, then began working in hospitals first in insurance before transferring to social work. TCA has the pleasure of working with Karen [...]

Transplant Games of America is working hard to plan an amazing Games 2024 for next summer.  Many of the elements that you are accustomed to in the pre-covid games will be back in 2024.  The Team Walk-in Ceremony will be back during the Saturday night Opening Ceremonies.  Also, shuttles will run from all sanctioned hotels to Convention Center and then from Convention Center to competitions in outlying areas such as bowling and track events.   Here are some activities to enjoy outside the competitions. Film Festival Enjoy donation and transplant related films.  A different film will be featured each day but will have multiple start [...]

Transplant Community Alliance will host our 4th Annual Donor Dash on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, AZ. We are excited to invite you to join us for a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating the heroes who gave the gift of life and raising awareness of the importance of being an organ donor. The day will include a timed 10K and 5K race couple with a 1K family fun run/walk. We want to pack the 1K walk with families and kids so we are offering all kids a $1 entry fee when they register with an adult. In addition, enjoy kids’ activities, [...]