San Diego’s USS Midway
As part of the Transplant Games of America, we had the pleasure of attending the Quarter Century Club Dinner on the USS Midway located in San Diego, CA. This historic ship weighs in at 97 tons, was in service for 47 years [...]
Transplant Team AZ Brings Home The Hardware
This was a particularly exciting year at the Transplant Games of America. After being canceled in 2020, our team was looking sharp and in top-shape to take on the competition. After all the dust settled, our team sealed a total of 57 [...]
Transplant Games 2022
As you read this, Transplant Team AZ is traveling back to Arizona after a week at the Transplant Games in San Diego. This year, Team AZ was represented by 22 competitors and more than 40 supporters. Our team did amazingly in the [...]
Morrill’s Second Life Birthday
Life can change in an instant, and for Morrill Beckman, this was the case. Morrill was diagnosed with FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) while attending flight school at Daniel Webster College in Nashua, NH. During a biannual flight physical, it was suggested that [...]
Greg’s Travel Blog
Bisbee, Arizona feels like a place captured in time. It’s well-preserved early-twentieth-century downtown draws visitors from around the world, who appreciate its historic architecture, it's welcoming, creative spirit and cool climate. This quaint town is full of history that includes copper mining, [...]
Just Call Judy
No matter where you are on your transplant journey, you have much to ponder. Regardless of what you might face right now, you probably never have a day when you wake up and feel excited to think about your insurance and medical [...]
Dolly Steamboat
Greg's Travel Blog - Dolly Steamboat by Greg Welsh, heart recipient Arizona is home to dozens of lakes, but one of my favorites is Canyon Lake. Only a little over an hour’s drive from Phoenix, the lake is one of four reservoirs [...]
Lynn’s Secret Miracle
by Angela Sun Lynn Stackrow wanted to “make life happen.” She was once on the brink of death but is now spreading her legacy of inspiration and awareness of cystic fibrosis by serving as a spokesperson. From traveling in and out of hospitals [...]
Greg’s Travel Blog-Prescott
Many of us are familiar with Prescott, AZ. The 1.5-hour drive from Phoenix provides a cool escape from the summer heat, the opportunity to relax in the Courthouse Square, stroll through antique shops and wander along Whiskey Row. But do you know [...]
In Loving Memory of Patti Cook
Her name was Patti Cook, and she was the Executive Director of the New Life Society (now known as Transplant Community Alliance). Many of you may know her as a heart recipient, but some of you just knew her as a dear [...]
Greg’s Travel Blog-Riparian Reserve
The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, located in Gilbert, is a 110-acre preserve that provides a unique opportunity for bird watching, walking, and enjoying the great outdoors. The preserve is an urban wetland habitat that provides refuge for 200 different species of [...]
Charlie Thomas
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2021 DonorDash Results
The Results are In ... Donor Dash is a Big Win Our 2nd Annual Donor Dash took place on a perfect December morning. We had more than 200 runners and walkers ranging from 1 year old to 66 years old. In addition, [...]
Transplant Games Medal Contender
Dylan was 11 years old and in 6th grade when he first competed at the Transplant Games of America. He was honored to represent Arizona in Salt Lake City. He came home with a fist full of medals - 2 gold, 1 [...]