Good Luck to Kent Athletes Heading for the British Transplant Games

Seven athletes from Kent who have all had organ transplants will be heading to the British Transplant Games being held at the University of Bath from 19-22 August. The seven are from all around Kent and hope to add to their medal collections. These athletes vary in age from 42-64 years and by competing in the Games they hope to raise awareness of the value of organ donation as well as representing the County.

The athletes are Nicky Clifford and Mary Jenkins from Maidstone, Paul German from Sheerness, Phillip Mallery from Dover, Laurence Sandum from Canterbury, Sandra Tiley from Birchington and Lisa Innes from Chatham. Their competitive sports include Athletics, Badminton, Cycling, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis and Walking.

KCC Cabinet Member for Community Services, Mike Hill, said: “These athletes are testament to how an organ transplant can literally transform people’s lives. I wish them all, the best of luck in the Games.”

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Kent County Council supports athletes through the Free Access to National Sportspeople scheme and the Kent 2012 campaign to encourage elite athletes from the county who are competing at the top level. 

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More information on the athletes.

Nicky Clifford, from Maidstone, kidney transplant in 1994, will be competing in the Walking, Table Tennis and Squash events.

Paul German, from Sheerness, kidney transplant in 1973 and the kidney was donated by his father. Paul will be competing in the Badminton event.

Phillip Mallery, from Dover, stem cell transplant in 2006, will be competing in Cycling and Athletics events.

Laurence Sandum, from Canterbury, kidney transplant in 2000, will be competing in Cycling and Running events.

Sandra Tiley, from Birchington, kidney transplant in 2005 and is still in contact with the family of her donor, will be competing in Walking and Running events.

Mary Jenkins, from Maidstone, liver transplant, will be competing in Walking and Running events.

Lisa Innes, from Chatham, heart and lung transplant in 1993, will be competing in Badminton and Tennis events.