CLEVELAND - Every two years, organ donors, transplant survivors and their families gather at the Transplant Games of America to compete and celebrate their experiences.

Its sports competitions are open to donors and recipients of organ, bone marrow, corneal and tissue transplants. They're intended to highlight the critical importance of organ donation. This year's event in Cleveland runs June 10-15.

Take a look at the size of the event, by the numbers.

* 6,100 registrants will travel to the area for the games, including athletes, donor families and sponsors.

* They represent all 50 states and several different countries.

* The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission estimates the event will generate $8.1 million of direct economic activity in the area.

* 21 medal-contending sports - ranging from badminton to volleyball will be contested - all competitions are free and open to the public.

* The 7 venues where the events will occur are the Cleveland Convention Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Quail Hollow Golf and Country Club, Game of Wickliffe bowling alley, Brecksville Reservation and Downtown Cleveland, where a virtual triathalon and 5K/10K Run Walk will take place.