The Irish Kidney Association has been promoting transplant and dialysis sport for many years and events such as the World Transplant Games give a platform to promote a public conversation about organ donation for transplantation, encourage transplant recipients to take an active role in their own healthcare and promote what is possible post-transplant.

Athletes share their stories to inspire others who are pre and post-transplant and let the public know the difference that a commitment to organ donation can make in the lives of others. Family members are an integral part of our sports programme as they are very much a part of the health journey that patients undertake.