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Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time
The Denver Transplant Games set a Guinness World Record for the most living donors and recipients in one place at one time, with 966 participants gathering at the Colorado Convention Center. Angela Laino, a non-directed living kidney donor, competed in the event and highlighted the challenges of transplant waitlists, while Dr. Michael OShea emphasized the need for improved education and communication about kidney disease and organ donation.
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