On 26.10.2022, a special event took place in Lausanne (CH): The WTGF (World Transplant Games Federation) invited to the Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, to launch the Organ Donation Ambassadors Campaign and Stakeholder Engagement Seminar. It was organised with the support of the International Olympic Committee, is an important initiative to promote the gift of life through the Olympic movement in the countdown to the World Transplant Games, Perth, Australia.
Thomas Bach, President of the IOC, assured WTGF of his full support in the campaign. Chris Thomas, President of the WTGF, explained the content of the campaign and the preparations for WTG 20223 in Perth, Australia. Also present was the Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, who reaffirmed the Australian government's full support for WTG 2023. A seminar with various contributions took place in the afternoon (see agenda Stakeholder seminar).
Acting President Karsten Zeh and our Treasurer Robert McCutcheon represented the EHLTF. This event brought together many active representatives of the different associations from all over the world who are involved in transplant sports. There were many opportunities to exchange ideas with the other stakeholders and the WTGF representatives.
