The History of the US Transplant Games:

The US Transplant Games were first held in 1982 in Texas, and attracted a small number of participants. They were held several times throughout the 1980's, but the event was mainly regional in scope and participation dwindled. In 1990, the National Kidney Foundation was approached by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals (Novartis) and asked to take on the task of organizing and rejuvenating the Games in an effort to give something back to the transplant community. The Games were held on the campus of Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis and participation grew from a dwindling dozen to more than 400 athletes and 600 supporters.  The success of the Games and the message they engender began to spread to the entire transplant community.

Team NorCal Participation and History:

US Transplant Games 2000 Disney World, Florida
US Transplant Games 2002 Disney World, Florida
US Transplant Games 2004 Minneapolis, Minnesota