World Transplant Games 25 Dresden, Germany
Gordon, Tom’s heart recipient, was selected to represent team GB in table tennis and entered three events, mens singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Despite not medalling he thoroughly enjoyed the event watched on by wife Pat. Lisa, in her volunteering role, introduced Gordon to many people including WTG federation trustee Yuhji Marui, an interview included in WTG Day 2 official video.
Lisa was also extremely proud, in her volunteering role, to be selected to carry the Team GB Nations Board at the opening ceremony. She then managed after guiding the 266 Team GB athletes to their seats, to sprint to the back of the procession changing from her blue volunteers t-shirt to the official red donor t-shirt, and dance with the WTG mascot bear!
“Leading Team GB through the streets of Dresden and into the Stadium was an experience I will never forget”, say Lisa. “There was plenty of cheering and clapping by onlookers in the packed streets and then a standing ovation as the Donor Families/Live Donors entered the stadium last, according to tradition”.
Finally, a big thank you to all those have contributed and continue to support to the TWMF. Being able to sponsor Fatima, Gordon and Lisa to attend such events, allows us to continue to promote OD and share how Tom help save and improve the lives of up to 50 people with his organ and tissue donation.
Lisa
