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2010 Transplant Games, July 30 - August 4*
Madison, Wisconsin
*Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation will be participating Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER: JUNE 30!
About the Games:
Every other year the National Kidney Foundation sponsors the Transplant Games, an athletic competition for both donors and recipients of organ transplants. The 2010 Games will take place in Madison, WI, July 30 - August 4.
As much as the Games are an athletic event that calls attention to the success of organ and tissue transplantation, they are also a celebration of life among recipients, their families and friends. Over 7,000 organ transplant recipients, donors, and their families will gather to compete in a variety of athletic competitions.
The Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation is a proud corporate sponsor of the 2010 Transplant Games. We are only able to do this because of the generous donations our sisters have made to the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation.
Get Involved:
The Games create extraordinary opportunities for sisters and chapters everywhere to make a difference in the lives of the athletes, donors, families, and friends. Here's how you can get involved.
At the Games - Road Trip! 
Ready to venture to Madison? What better way to spend a part of the summer with your sisters than jumping in the car or on a plan for an adventure to Madison and join the Foundation team as we volunteer at events, help award medals, and staff the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation exhibit booth to greet athletes and their families. You will meet and network with Foundation Directors and Supreme Council, along with collegiate and alumnae sisters from various chapters.
Click here to read the on-line registration guidelines. Please note that Phi Sigma Sigma volunteers only need to sign up through the Foundation at this point. The Foundation will submit a group volunteer application and will contact our volunteers individually with Foundation details and how to register at a later date with the NKF. To avoid confusion, please do not register with the NKF until further notice from the Foundation.
Join Us for These Exciting Events... and more!
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Games Expo - Friday and Saturday: Games attendees can participate in fun and educational activities, visit with Games sponsors and exhibitors, and more. Help the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation work our booth and inspire athletes, their families and friends with our amazing sisterhood and dedication to the National Kidney Foundation.
Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 pm: The official opening of the Games! The athlete, living donor and donor family procession, lighting of the torch, tribute to donors and raising of the flag will be held at the Alliant Energy Center. Come join the entire transplant community, along with celebrity guests, for this momentous celebration!
Event Day Volunteer - Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1. Celebrate the triumph of athletes during the athletic competitions. The Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation will be on site as official volunteers, supporting each athlete, and awarding medals during these exciting competitions! We will be volunteering at events such as swimming competition, table tennis, and 3-on-3 basketball.
Participate with other Phi Sigs, athletes and donor families in the 5K Race for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation on Saturday, July 31. Help bring awareness to organ donation through this fun event!
Our sisters make a tremendous difference as volunteers, and the National Kidney Foundation and the athletes are looking forward to meeting us! Make this a fun weekend away to spend quality time wtih our sisters and learn more about the important work of our Foundation.
Cost & Hotel Information:
There is no fee to volunteer at the Games. However, if you live outside the Madison area and are planning to take a "road trip," you will be responsible for transportation, hotel, meals and incidentals. The Foundation has reserved a limited number of hotel rooms in Madison, at a cost of about $160 per night plus taxes. Information on booking your hotel room will be posted soon so check back for more information.
What if you can't make the Games but want to know what is going on?
No problem! Phi Sigs everywhere will be able to follow our activities through our blog and the many posted pictures of the events which will be updated daily. Be sure to check the Foundation's website regularly for the newest information, pictures and stories!
What if you can't make the Games but want to help make sure our volunteers have an amazing time?
By donating to the Foundation and earmarking your gift to the Transplant Games you can help our volunteers have the time of their lives. For example:
To make your donation, simply go to https://www.phisigmasigmafoundation.org/donate-form.htm and put "Transplant Games" and how you want to designation your gift in the "Comments" box. Thank you for your generous support!
To Find out More:
Should you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Melissa Spishak, Transplant Games Coordinator for the Foundation at mspishak@phisigmasigma.org or the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation at: foundation@phisigmasigma.org. Also, make sure to become a fan of the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation Facebook page so you'll be sure to receive updates when posted.
Other Helpful Links:
Transplant Games Website: http://www.transplantgames.org
Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation: http://www.phisigmasigmafoundation.org
To Register to Volunteer: http://www.phisigmasigma.org (click on "Phi Sigs Only")
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