I am excited to share that I have become a member of Team USA, that will compete at the World Transplant Games in Australia. The Games are August 22nd through 29th, and the team will fly out of Los Angeles on Aug. 19th, and return on Aug. 30th. I am more than thrilled to compete on an international level, and especially represent our country.
My events will be in swimming, of course, and include individuals and relays. The
50m and 100m backstroke will likely be my best events, though I may also swim butterfly, breastroke, and the IM. My hope is to also participate on the men's medley and freestlye relays.
I will need lots of support, and will have information available soon on how you can help me and Team USA compete at this elite level. Our heart's desire is to magnify the message that "Organ Transplantation Works!" There are approximately 100,000 people on transplant waiting lists nationwide, and multitudes will never make it to transplant, unless people choose to become organ and tissue donors. Those of us blessed to be given new life, desire to maximize our gifts through athletic achievement, show the urgent need for organ donation, and to honor all those who gave the precious gift of life!
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