03 Nov Living Forward: celebrating life after transplant, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott.
In September we launched the Living Forward Series – a global storytelling programme celebrating everyone who makes transplantation possible, and everything that becomes possible after it.
Four pillars, one community
The series is built around four themes:
- Recipient Stories – people living full, active lives after transplant
- Donor & Donor Family Stories – honouring the generosity that makes every transplant possible
- Living Forward Through Sport – athletes, teams and the joy of competing again
- Community Voices – volunteers, families, friends and supporters
WTGF CEO Kim Renyard said: “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.”
Living Forward at TFWC 2026
The series came to life at the Transplant Football World Cup in Frankfurt this September, where the Living Forward stand welcomed players and supporters for interviews, “Living Forward in One Word”, a Goal Challenge, “This or That” and customise-your-own caps.
New stories every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
From November, look out for new Living Forward stories and short “Living Well” videos with TX Teddy every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on our channels.
Coming soon: the Living Forward podcast
We are also preparing to launch a Living Forward podcast. The first episode features Daymon Johnstone in conversation with Gerardo Reyna, co-chairs of WTGF’s Men’s Wellness Series, talking about friendship, resilience and keeping on living forward. The trailer, full episode and short clips are coming soon on Spotify and YouTube.
Share your story
Every story helps someone else see what is possible. If you would like to share yours – as a recipient, living donor, donor family member or supporter – contact us at wtgf@wtgf.org.
Living Forward is proudly sponsored by Abbott.