Galen Carrington is a 27 year old Indiana resident who
has classic MSUD. He underwent liver transplantation 5
years ago at Children’s Hospital UPMC by Dr. Kyle
Soltys as a treatment option for MSUD. Since surgery,
Galen’s health has been excellent! He graduated from
Wilmington College with a Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and is currently employed by the Carl
Linder YMCA and Cincinnati Recreation Commission as
a swim instructor and lifeguard. He has enjoyed
swimming in 2 consecutive Transplant Games of
America which were held in Houston and Cleveland-he
brought home a total of 8 Gold Medals in all his events
which included butterfly, breaststroke and freestyle!
This summer, Galen had the privilege of representing
the USA at the World Transplant Games in Malaga,
Spain! With over 30 countries in attendance and a
strong competitor facing Great Britain, he managed
to bring home 1 Gold and 4 Silver Medals! What’s
more important than the medals is the global support
for the success of transplantations and the need to
increase awareness of organ donations.
Galen emphasizes how important it is to be a part of
the MSUD Family Support Group as well as the Donate
Life campaign in order to successfully manage his
disorder and belong to a community of others who
can relate to his condition. Galen continues to strive
in his swimming career in honor of his donor family.
Please look for him to represent Indiana in the next
Transplant Games to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah
August 2018!