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Closing Ceremonies For Transplant Games Tonight In Pittsburgh
POSTED: 11:08 am EDT July 15,
2008
UPDATED: 12:03 pm EDT July 15,
2008
PITTSBURGH -- The closing ceremonies for the Transplant Games will be held Tuesday night in Pittsburgh at the Petersen Events Center.The games are just like the Olympics except every athlete has received an organ transplant.Dozens of medals have been awarded in various competitions.
Later today, participants will meet with Dr. Thomas Starzl, the organ transplant pioneer who preformed operations on some of the patients.
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