The World Transplant Games 2019 will welcome around 3000 athletes/supporters, aged from 4 to 80+, from over 60 countries. All athletes are recipients of organ and/or tissue transplant or will be living donors or donor families.

The event will take place at top sporting venues across the North East of England including Gateshead International Stadium, Sport Central at Northumbria University, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Newcastle Eagles Arena, Hetton Lyons Country Park, the Northumberland Club, St James' Park and Close House Golf Resort.

Other key sporting events will be staged in and around NewcastleGatesheads city centre parks and landmarks, to showcase the fantastic iconic backdrop, bring the city to life and ensure athletes and supporters experience that famous Geordie welcome.

With the help of organisations, partners, supporters and volunteers the North East is set to stage the best Games ever, right in the beating heart of the community.

Individuals will be raising funds for Graham Wylie Foundation in support of World Transplant Games 2019.

Find out more from info@transplantgames.org or
www.worldtransplantgames.org