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​2016 Team Member - Holly Miyagawa

​I am alive today and able to compete because of my cousin and donor Darlene (aka: Kimi), whose gift saved my life and unexpectedly gave me a second family.  The Transplant Games have been part of my life since 2005. Attending has given me that second family, each of them with a different and unique story.  But we are all survivors and being with them inspires me to continue my athletics and stay healthy.  Though age sometimes has a funny way of trying to stop me!

The Transplant Games provide an opportunity to show other people what life can be like after a transplant.  They allow donors and donor families to “see” what their amazing gift has meant.  Personally, my most memorable moment came at the 2010 Games in Madison, WI.  I was awarded the Jerry Cound Outstanding Female Athlete Award, even though I managed to tear my Achilles tendon in my last event and had to be carried to the stage.  My mom and brother were there with me and I was so proud.  I only wished Darlene could’ve been there.  We joke about it now…she didn’t hesitate to donate her kidney but she is terrified to fly.  I know she was there in spirit.  As much as I look forward to the Transplant Games every year, meeting donors, donor families and other recipients is the biggest reward.  For me, the Transplant Games have always been a true celebration of life
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  • Home
  • About
    • Team >
      • Henry Broadbent
      • Tom Elias
      • Leslie Franklin
      • Randy Fleet
      • Valerie James
      • Diane Linares
      • Xavier McLeod
      • Tammy Rusznak/Tracy Meinert
      • Holly Miyagawa
      • John Petrick
      • Debbie Morgan
      • Lorena Rodriguez
      • Tina Vanderhorst
    • Board
    • Mission
  • Join The Team
    • Forms & Info
  • Sponsor Info
    • Sponsors
  • Transplant Games
  • 2018 Photos
    • 2016 Photos
    • 2014 Games
    • 2012 Games
  • Organ Donation
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  • Rally
  • Contact Us
  • Donate