World Transplant Games

World Transplant Games

In August 2019 NewcastleGateshead welcomed around 2,500 participants from 60 countries to take part in the World Transplant Games. From 17 – 24 August participants between the ages of 6 and 84 competed in a range of sporting events across venues in NewcastleGateshead and Sunderland.

Northern Print was delighted to be part of the creative facilitation team for the games and collaborated with artist Bridget Jones to work with schools across the region.

Pupils at Hilton Primary Academy in Blakelaw took part in a week of activities to learn more about the World Transplant Games, transplantation and organ donation. Pupils heard from Great Britain team manager Lynne Holt and athletes who were competing in the Games as they shared their personal experiences of organ donation and transplantation, and how they have been given a second chance to live a healthy and active life.

“This project is providing amazing opportunities to gain firsthand experiences from artists, print makers, athletes and the Medical Science department at Newcastle University. This has really helped us to enrich elements of our STEAM curriculum and allow children to work as they would in industry by following a brief to the final concept. We can’t wait to see the final designs from our children and the other participating schools.”

- Laurie Stevens, Art Lead at Hilton Primary Academy

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During the week, the themes of organ donation and transplantation were explored through art and printmaking in sessions run by Northern Print. Pupils learnt new skills in printmaking and the final artworks produced were exhibited around the region as part of the World Transplant Games.

Other schools throughout the region, including Prudhoe Community High School, Harlow Green Community Primary School and Lampton Primary School were also involved in the World Transplant Games Schools Programme led by Northern Print.

Chris Thomas, President of the World Transplant Games Federation, said: “We are very encouraged by the work that is being done with young people in NewcastleGateshead and applaud this programme. Children are incredibly receptive to learning about organ donation and transplantation. Research has shown that children who have been educated on the topic and gained knowledge about the subject are more likely to discuss donation with their parents.”

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