“My way of honouring my donor, my sister Mónica, is through sport.”

Honouring a Donor Through Movement

Fifteen years ago, Vilma Achuma received a kidney transplant that would change her life forever. Like many transplant recipients, her journey after surgery was not only about recovery — it was about learning how to live fully again.

Following medical advice, Vilma began incorporating physical activity into her life. What started as a recommendation soon became something far more meaningful. Through sport and movement, she discovered a powerful way to rebuild her strength — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

For Vilma, exercise is more than a health choice. It is her way of honouring her donor, her sister Mónica. Every step taken, every movement made, represents gratitude for a gift that made her second chance possible.

“Without donors, there are no transplants,” Vilma says. “And a transplant, combined with physical activity, greatly improves quality of life.”

Over the years, sport has helped Vilma regain confidence, balance, and emotional wellbeing. It has become a constant reminder that life after transplant is not about limitations, but about possibilities.

Vilma remains deeply grateful — to life, to her family, and to everyone who has supported her throughout her journey. Her story reflects a simple yet powerful truth: organ donation does not just save lives — it allows people to live them fully.

Through movement, Vilma continues to celebrate her second chance, carrying her donor’s legacy forward with every step.