Ivan Klasnić
44, Kidney recipient
Why is it important for you to contribute to raising awareness about organ donation?
Humans often fail to realize how valuable life is, and that being human also means helping others. Raising awareness plays a crucial role in this. Everyone wishes health for their family, themselves, and all their loved ones. Becoming an organ donor is a wonderful way to make a difference. Anyone in the position of waiting for an organ needs the help of a donor.
What does being an ambassador for the World Transplant Games 2025 mean to you?
On one hand, it means a lot to me because I’ve been in the same situation and, as an ambassador, I could serve as a role model for others. It’s important for me to tell people to approach life positively because they only have this one life. That’s something I find very important.
What convinced you to keep doing sports even when the doctors told you not to?
Of course, my family played a big role in that. But I didn’t just want to prove to them that I could come back, I also wanted to prove the doctors, who didn’t believe in my comeback, wrong and show that with strong willpower, you can achieve a lot.
