Gifts of Life Help Recipients Win 17 Medals
Congratulations to the 29 organ transplant recipients on Team South Carolina for their outstanding teamwork and athletic performances at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) U.S. Transplant Games in Pittsburgh.
Although all are winners in life thanks to the generosity of organ donors, 13 of the 29 recipients also had medal-winning results in their respective events. They cycled, golfed, jumped, ran, swam, threw and walked their way to an impressive 17 medals (3 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze).
During the four-day event, athletes were cheered on by many of South Carolina's donor families as well as by donation/transplantation professionals representing LifePoint, the NKF-SC office as well as the MUSC transplant center.
In addition, donor families received special honors in appreciation for their loved ones’ gifts of life during recognition and quilt-pinning ceremonies.
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2008 Transplant Game Winners
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WINNER'S NAME |
EVENT |
MEDAL |
CATEGORY/AGE GROUP |
Cycling |
| Claire Roberson |
1K Cycling |
Gold |
Girls 6-8 |
| Golf |
| Bob Mazur |
Golf |
Gold |
Men 50-59 |
| Richard Peay |
Golf |
Silver |
Men <18 |
| Swimming |
| Theresa Peters |
50-Yard Butterfly |
Gold |
Women 30-39 |
| Theresa Peters |
100-Yard IM (individual medley) |
Bronze |
Women 30-39 |
| Theresa Peters |
50-Yard Freestyle |
Bronze |
Women 30-39 |
| Amy Saylors |
50-Yard Freestyle |
Bronze |
Women 40-49 |
| Andrew Whigham |
200-Yard Freestyle |
Silver |
Men 18-29 |
| Andrew Whigham |
500-Yard Freestyle |
Bronze |
Men 18-29 |
| Track & Field |
| Kaytlin Brown |
50-Meter Dash |
Bronze |
Girls 6-8 |
| Willie Mae Burke |
5K Race |
Silver |
Women 70+ |
| Kelly Drew |
Softball Throw |
Silver |
Women 40-49 |
| Kelly Drew |
Shot Put |
Bronze |
Women 40-49 |
| Lee Foster |
5K Race |
Silver |
Men 60-69 |
| Dwayne Lytle |
100-Meter Dash |
Silver |
Men 30-39 |
| Jake Williams |
Long Jump |
Bronze |
Men 50-59 |
| Pamela Yandle |
Softball Throw |
Bronze |
Girls 12-14 |
Meet Volunteers & Learn About Donation
 Approximately 75 newly-trained LifePoint volunteers throughout South Carolina are helping provide education about donation and encouraging people to sign donor cards. Learn more about organ and tissue donation by visiting the LifePoint booth at one of the upcoming events near you.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, click here.
A Message from Our Director
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Thanks to the hard work of our many dedicated employees, volunteers, and professional associates, LifePoint continues to make great progress in advancing organ and tissue donation in South Carolina.
Through the generosity of our donor families, hundreds of lives have been saved and enhanced. Yet, the need for donation continues. We are privileged, humbled and honored to have a part in this lifesaving work. Please help us with your commitment to be a donor.
Sincerely,
Nancy A. Kay, CEO/President of LifePoint, Inc. |
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