 2008 U.S. Transplant Games
Medical Waiver
Where do I get a medical waiver?
By clicking HERE
Who needs a completed medical waiver?
Any life-saving organ transplant recipient who has had a functioning transplant for at least 6 months (prior to July 11) who intends to compete in Pittsburgh.
When should I make my appointment with my doctor to have my form completed and signed?
Appointments should be made for any time between March 11th and June 5th. Forms completed prior to March 11 will not be accepted.
How do I send in my completed medical waiver?
You can fax your original, you can email a scanned copy, or you can mail the original to the Team IL representative listed below. We will gather all waivers, make sure they are correct and complete and overnite them (as one bulk mailing) to the NKF by the due date.
Where do I send my completed medical waiver?
Last name: A – H
Team Representative: Donna Frett
Address: 5405 Sherman, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-344-5221
Email: buzdon79@earthlink.net
Fax: 847-865-5294
Last name: I – P
Team Representative: Janice Gill
Address: 15704 Sunset Ridge Ct, Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: 708-873-5871
Email: kidhappy@aol.com
Fax: 708-873-5871(same as phone #)
Last names: Q -Z
Team Representative: Mary Schlereth
Address: 215 W. Illinois, Suite 1C, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-321-1500 x246
Email: mschlereth@nkfi.org
Fax: 312-321-1505
** Your assigned Team Representative will confirm with you (by email) that they have received your correct and completed form or to instruct you of any necessary changes.** Any changes or corrections required are your responsibility to complete.
When is the deadline for turning in my completed medical waiver?
All medical waivers must be completed and sent your assigned Team Representative by June 6th!
Please Note: NO athlete will be allowed to compete without a properly completed and submitted form. This also applies to forms that have not been accepted within accepted time frame!
Before you email, fax or mail your completed medical waiver please make sure:
- Your form is COMPLETELY filled out(there should be NO blanks)
- Your form is LEGIBLE
- Your form is signed by your physician
- Your physical took place between March 11 & June 5
- You keep a copy for your records
Please note: While at the Games, the Team Manager has final determination as to whether Team Members may participate as a member of Team Illinois or in reference to specific events. |
