Hi! I’m Leann McClain, a member of the Epsilon Chi Chapter at Indiana University Southeast.

On Monday after most other sisters had left, my fellow chapter sister Miranda Riley and I returned to the Transplant Games to volunteer at the volleyball competition, which was a lot of fun.

After the games were finished, we took a shuttle bus to Louisville Gardens where the Closing Ceremonies were held. As I listened to the speeches, heard the joyous songs and saw people earning awards, it made me realize that the whole room was filled with people who valued the gift of life, which I think too many of us take for granted.

If I had to sum up the attitudes of all the people I met at the Transplant Games it would be gratitude. These athletes were so nice and especially thankful that Phi Sigma Sigma sisters had given their time to volunteer. Everyone I met was excited about these Games.

I am a new member of Phi Sigma Sigma this year. Being able to see how the National Kidney Foundation gave these people a chance to compete in the Games and feel good about themselves was the GREATEST thing ever! It’s important to donate to Foundation, of course.... Being there with these athletes – hearing their stories, seeing their faces when they win or finish a race – makes the experience even more fulfilling.

LITP,
Leann McClain
Epsilon Chi, Indiana University Southeast