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The Transplant Games of America hosted a beautiful and moving Donor Tribute on Sunday night in Houston to remember and honor those who have given the Gift of Life.

The 2014 Transplant Games of America officially kicked off Saturday night with the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.

Marklin’s experience expected to optimize the number of lifesaving organs available for transplant.

With two trips to the Transplant Games of America, Deven Shelton has already inspired thousands at the Olympic-like sports festival. 

Mid-America Transplant Services’ team has the highest overall job satisfaction in the nation according to a survey of 500 companies.

Working with the Missouri Hospital Association and several area hospitals, Mid-America Transplant Services embarked on a large registry project in April to identify those who have joined the organ and tissue registry and educate those who have not. 

The Pulse of St. Louis, a local 30-minute program hosted by Shirley Washington on KPLR11, dedicated its May 24th program to the topic of organ donation and the need for organ and tissue donors in the St. Louis region. 

Shirley Washington of Fox 2 told the story on Tuesday of actor Marlon Sanders, who received a kidney transplant when he moved back to his hometown of St. Louis after waiting for a transplant for more than three years in Los Angeles.

Mid-America Transplant Services celebrates this April as the 11^th annual National Donate Life Month. The celebration commemorates those who have received or continue to wait for lifesaving transplants.