Iowans to compete in Transplant Games

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'Team Iowa' prepares for Michigan competition

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David Pedersen | 2012.07.17 | 11:19 AM

"Team Iowa" is headed to the Transplant Games of America, a multi-sport festival that raises awareness about organ and tissue donation.

Twenty-four athletes (21 organ transplant recipients and three donors), ages 4 to 68 and from communities across Iowa, will participate in 11 different sports. More than 35 teams from across the United States will compete at the event July 28-31 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

More information about the games at www.transplantgamesofamerica.org.

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David Pedersen, UI Health Care Marketing and Communications, 319-356-1498

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