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Kaslo woman represents Canada at World Transplant Winter Games

The event is for athletes who have undergone organ transplants
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Colleen Tilley was among Team Canada athletes who participated at the World Transplant Winter Games in March. Photo: Submitted

A Kaslo woman has returned home after competing in a unique international event for athletes who have received organ donations.

Colleen Tilley was among seven Canadians to take part in the World Transplant Winter Games, which ran March 3 to 6 in Bormio, Italy. The 12th annual Games are held to honour organ donors and their families.

Tilley received a liver transplant four years ago.

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Tyler Harper

About the Author: Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015.
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