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As managing editor of the Drive for Five Network, Mark McIntosh feels it’s his responsibility to lead the charge in awakening America to its growing kidney crisis. A prolific writer, author of four books, motivational speaker, former award-winning TV/Radio sports personality and community advocate, at the end of the day,, the 66-year-old is a storyteller at heart. The father of two is also passionate about never growing weary of good works for others.
McIntosh’s writings have been described as inspirational, raw and relevant in his attempt to encourage Americans to rally against this growing societal challenge of needing more organ donations, better policies promoting participation and less kidney disease.
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As a life-long athlete and career-long sports journalist, there’s nothing more invigorating than joining forces with like-minded people in the pursuit of a worthy goal.![]()
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Teammates. The bottom line is the joy it brings to an almost 67-year-old kidney transplant recipient. The latest squad? Team Rocky Mountain. It’s a key player as the 2026 Denver Transplant Games host committee welcomes the nation to the Centennial State.![]()
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Saturday mornings start with hanging with a bunch of ol' Kinetic Fitness Club dudes, most with strong East High roots, and talking about life. One grew up with Thomas Starzl's kids in Denver's Crestmoor neighborhood.![]()
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The world's first successful liver transplant was performed in 1963 at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, now UCHealth. The old facility was just north of the neighborhood. History was made in the Centennial State. Strazl is considered the "Father of modern transplantation." ![]()
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On behalf of DFF and the host committee, next summer's Denver Transplant Games will celebrate Starzl and CU. It's a big reason the governor's office America 250-150 Colorado Commemoration endorses the games. Grateful.![]()
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Another reason? Say hi to Ali. She received a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant almost nine years ago. Dynamo. A great community connector and extremely helpful to the mission. In this picture, we're at History Colorado outside the fabulous 90's exhibit. Worth the price of admission.![]()
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Anyway, we're looking at event spaces to host a "Pub Trivia" night. It's going down the first night of the games next summer. Fun night to welcome 12,000 attendees to the Mile High City. ![]()
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I've already asked a Denver man to host the event. He's got some experience with trivia and transplants. Gregg Farber. Donated a kidney to his legendary father Steve and family creates the American Transplant Foundation. They've had fun events where Gregg leads the gathered in an entertaining and educating way.![]()
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As the state celebrates its 150th birthday, the games will honor the Strazl and Farber family legacies and their impacts on the transplant world. Ali, thanks for making things happen!
The DFF team gives a big shout out to 9NEWS (KUSA) for allowing this lucky recipient of a kidney to appear on today's Colorado and Company on 9NEWS and talk about Saturday's showing of the movie "Abundant."![]()
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A screening is Saturday, 2pm at the AMC Theatres Bowles Crossing at 2pm. Yes, it's a story about live organ donation but there's a bigger message. That message is simply, "We have a choice. Live life in fear of scarcity or with wonder of abundance." ![]()
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That's true far beyond sharing a spare and saving another's life. Scarcity or abundance? Easy to talk about, far more difficult to experience. Sure admire people, like my donor Cathie Jewett- Hitchcock, who choose the latter. Without her, I ain't writing this post.![]()
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Join us for the film. Here's more info:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abundant-screening-event-tickets-1253592652369?aff=oddtdtcreator