Transplant Games
The Transplant Games of America is a national, multi-sport event celebrating the lifesaving gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Held every two years, the Games bring together thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, and supporters from across the country to honor the legacy of donors, raise awareness about the importance of donation, and promote healthy living after transplant.
Through friendly competition, inspiring ceremonies, and community-building events, the Transplant Games serve as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of donation and the strength of the transplant community.
The 2026 Transplant Games of America (TGA) event will be held in Denver, Colorado, June 18-23.
TGA: Team Wisconsin
The TGA is composed of state teams who play an important role in carrying out the Games’ mission of bringing more awareness to organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. State team members compete in various events to earn gold, silver, and bronze medals for the overall.
Meet the Team Wisconsin Co-Managers
Meet Leigh Anne Mixon and Amanda Miller, Co-Captains for Team Wisconsin at the 2026 Games in Denver. United by a shared commitment to service, advocacy, and the life-changing power of organ donation, Leigh Anne—a non-directed living kidney donor—and Amanda—a dedicated nonprofit healthcare leader—bring heart, experience, and purpose to this community.
They’ve seen firsthand how donation transforms lives, honors generosity, and creates lifelong connections. This June, they invite you to be part of something bigger—join Team Wisconsin and help us celebrate courage, resilience, and the gift of life in Denver 2026.
What first drew you to the world of health care and organ donation/transplantation?
Leigh Anne: My path to transplant work was shaped by a deep belief in service and impact. Over time, working alongside patients, families, and clinical teams made it impossible not to see transplantation as one of the most profound intersections of science, compassion, and hope. Becoming a living donor ultimately brought that mission home in a very personal way.
Amanda: Health care felt like a calling early on, especially work that allows you to support people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Organ and tissue donation stood out to me because it represents both loss and life — and the chance to honor donors and families while helping others heal is incredibly meaningful.
Do you have a personal connection to organ donation or transplantation that shaped your advocacy?
Leigh Anne: Yes — donating a kidney as a non-directed living donor changed my life. It gave me a firsthand understanding of both the vulnerability and the strength involved in donation. That experience deepened my commitment to advocating for donation in ways that are honest, supportive, and empowering.
Amanda: While my connection began professionally, the stories I’ve witnessed through my work at a nonprofit blood health organization has made it deeply personal. Supporting donor families and seeing the ripple effect of their generosity has reinforced just how powerful donation truly is — and why it deserves both respect and advocacy.
What motivates you to encourage others to consider organ, tissue, and eye donation?
Leigh Anne: So many people support donation in principle but hesitate because of fear or misinformation. I’m motivated to help people understand that donation is not only safe, but life-changing — for recipients, families, and donors alike. It’s one of the most tangible ways to make an impact.
Amanda: I see every day how donation transforms grief into purpose and creates second chances. Helping people understand that their decision can save or improve multiple lives is incredibly motivating — and reminding them that they’re never alone in that journey matters just as much.
What has being part of the Transplant Games community meant to you?
Leigh Anne: Attending the Transplant Games in Birmingham, AL in 2024 was transformative. The sense of unity, resilience, and gratitude was overwhelming in the best way. It reinforced that transplant and donation isn’t just a medical event — it’s a lifelong community.
Amanda Miller: The Transplant Games celebrate strength, perseverance, and joy. Seeing recipients, donors, and families come together — not defined by illness or loss, but by possibility — is incredibly powerful and inspiring.
Why did you choose to serve as Co-Captains for Team Wisconsin at Denver 2026?
Leigh Anne: Leadership is about creating space for others to be seen, supported, and celebrated. Serving as a Team Wisconsin Co-Captain allows me to help amplify stories, build community, and invite more people into the mission of donation and transplant advocacy.
Amanda Miller: Being a Co-Captain is an opportunity to bring people together around a shared purpose. I’m excited to support our athletes, donors, and families — and to help Team Wisconsin show up in Denver with heart, pride, and impact.
What do you hope Team Wisconsin represents at the 2026 Transplant Games in Denver?
Leigh Anne: I hope we represent courage, compassion, and the power of saying yes — yes to donation, yes to healing, and yes to community.
Amanda Miller: I hope we show what’s possible when people come together with intention. Team Wisconsin is about resilience, gratitude, and honoring every story behind the gift of life.
TGA Team Wisconsin Contact Information
- Leigh Anne Mixon
(773) 909-0076 or leighanne.mixon@froedtert.com
Read about Leigh Anne’s living donation story! - Amanda Miller
(414) 322-5630 or miller.amanda25@gmail.com - Follow Team Wisconsin on Facebook!