A First Look at the Living Forward Series

Celebrating the people, stories and science that make life after transplant possible.

Something inspiring is coming to the global transplant community.

The World Transplant Games Federation (WTGF), in partnership with Abbott, is preparing to launch the Living Forward Series—a new global storytelling and educational initiative celebrating transplant recipients, donor families, living donors, healthcare professionals and the life-changing impact of organ donation and transplantation.

Through powerful personal stories, expert insights and meaningful conversations, the series will explore the people, partnerships and advances in care that make life after transplantation possible.

This is more than a collection of stories.

It is a celebration of the extraordinary gift that begins every transplant journey—and everything that becomes possible because of it.

Living Forward Starts Here

Every transplant journey begins with an extraordinary act of generosity.

Behind every recipient is an organ donor whose gift created a second chance. There are donor families whose decisions have transformed lives, living donors who have given part of themselves to help another person, healthcare professionals who provide specialist care, and communities that offer encouragement throughout recovery and beyond.

At the centre of every journey is a transplant recipient moving forward—returning to family, work, sport, personal goals and the everyday moments that make life meaningful.

Throughout every stage, timely information, trusted medical insights and expert care help transplant teams make informed decisions, supporting recipients as they embrace life after transplantation.

Together, Abbott and the WTGF will celebrate what comes next.

Stories That Inspire. Knowledge That Empowers.

The Living Forward Series will bring together inspiring voices from across the international transplant community.

Audiences will meet transplant recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges and gone on to achieve remarkable things—whether competing on the world stage, returning to physical activity, pursuing new goals or simply enjoying the opportunities made possible through transplantation.

The series will also recognise the people whose generosity makes every transplant journey possible.

Donor families will share the legacies created through the gift of organ donation, while living donors will offer insight into the decisions and experiences that changed the lives of others.

Alongside these personal journeys, transplant specialists, clinicians and researchers will provide trusted information and practical guidance on recovery, medication, monitoring, physical activity, wellbeing and developments in transplant care.

Together, these stories will create a more complete picture of transplantation—not only the challenges, but also the hope, resilience, community and possibilities that follow.

What to Expect

The Living Forward Series will explore five key areas:

Recipient Stories
Inspiring journeys of resilience, recovery and achievement, highlighting how transplant recipients continue building active, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Donor and Donor Family Stories
Honouring the extraordinary generosity behind organ donation and celebrating the lasting legacies created by donors and their families.

Living Forward Through Sport
Exploring the role of physical activity, friendship and the World Transplant Games community in helping recipients build healthier, happier and more connected lives.

Expert Insights and Medical Q&As
Practical information from transplant specialists, clinicians and researchers covering life after transplantation, recovery, medication, monitoring, wellbeing and advances in transplant care.

Community Voices
Recognising the volunteers, carers, supporters, healthcare professionals and wider communities whose contributions help make every transplant journey possible.

The Role of Trusted Information

Life after transplantation requires ongoing care, monitoring and collaboration between recipients and their healthcare teams.

Timely and trusted information can help clinicians make informed decisions throughout the transplant journey, providing greater confidence in the care and monitoring of transplant recipients.

Abbott Molecular supports healthcare professionals through advanced molecular testing solutions designed to provide valuable information when it matters most.

“Every transplant journey depends on timely, trusted information. By providing rapid molecular testing, Abbott Molecular helps clinicians monitor transplant patients with confidence, supporting the care that allows more people to keep moving forward.”

— Abbott Molecular Representative

Through the Living Forward partnership, the role of science, innovation and expert care will be explored alongside the real experiences of people whose lives have been transformed through transplantation.

Celebrating an Entire Community

The World Transplant Games Federation has long used sport to demonstrate what is possible after transplantation.

However, every athlete’s journey is supported by a much wider community.

Behind every starting line, medal and personal achievement are donor families, living donors, healthcare professionals, carers, volunteers, supporters and countless individuals who contribute to the transplant journey.

The Living Forward Series will provide a platform to recognise and celebrate them.

“The Living Forward Series celebrates everyone who makes transplantation possible—from donor families and living donors to transplant recipients, healthcare professionals and volunteers. Together, we are sharing stories of hope, resilience and achievement while inspiring more people to support organ donation and discover what is possible after transplant.”

— Kim Renyard, CEO, World Transplant Games Federation

More Than Sport

While sport will remain an important part of the Living Forward story, the series reaches far beyond competition.

Living Forward can mean returning to work.

It can mean spending more time with family.

It can mean travelling, discovering a new passion, becoming active again or achieving something once thought impossible.

For some, it may mean competing at the World Transplant Games. For others, it may simply mean having the confidence and opportunity to enjoy everyday life.

Every journey is different—and every story matters.

Through personal experiences, expert guidance and educational content, the Living Forward Series aims to increase understanding of transplantation, encourage meaningful conversations about organ donation and demonstrate the important role that ongoing care, physical activity and community can play after transplant.

The Journey Is About to Begin

Across the coming months, the Living Forward Series will introduce inspiring individuals, share trusted expert perspectives and celebrate the people who make transplantation possible.

Discover remarkable stories.

Learn from leading experts.

Celebrate the gift and legacy of organ donation.

Explore the power of sport and community after transplant.

Together, Abbott and the World Transplant Games Federation are helping the global transplant community continue Living Forward.

Follow the Living Forward Series across WTGF social media and online platforms.

Discover • Learn • Celebrate • Live Forward