Hi, this is Karen Lunn, from the Gamma Tau Chapter (Northern Kentucky University). Today, I volunteered at the swimming event of the Transplant Games. While reporting results, I met an 11-year-old boy named David. He is from North Carolina -- and cute as can be!

He was participating because he had a kidney transplant. He was so nervous while he was waiting to compete. I told him that my sorority sisters would cheer him on to help calm his nerves. Our sisters cheered David on during the whole race! It was amazing to watch him compete in his first of five swimming events, the 100-meter race. He placed third. It was a very emotional experience watching David step up for his medal -- thinking about everything that he had already been through in his 11 short years. He was so full of life and joy that I could not help smiling with him!

This has been one of the most heartfelt and touching experiences of my life. I have enjoyed every minute, and I wish you could all experience this with me!

LITP,
Karen Lunn
Gamma Tau, Northern Kentucky University