In the face of tragedy, one Alberta family is offering hope to others.
Family of Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet from Lethbridge, who was injured in a deadly bus crash on Friday, shared his final wishes with Global News Saturday night.
Logan made it clear previously that he signed his donor card as soon as he turned 21. Even in his eventual passing, he will be a selfless hero.
READ MORE: Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet taken off life support, organs donated
LISTEN BELOW: Dr. Dennis Djogovic with the HOPE program speaks to 630 CHED’s Ryan Jespersen about Logan’s donation
Despite other media reports today, Logan’s strong heart continues to beat this evening. The final harvesting of Logan’s organs will take place overnight, now that he has positive matches for all organs donated. He is giving new hope to at least six different people.
Boulet was taken off life support and the organ donation surgeries, which will help six people, have been completed, the family told Global News on Sunday.
People close to the family say they wouldn’t expect anything else.
Get breaking National news
“Logan was a lot about the community, his teammates, his team, his family,” said Lethbridge Minor Hockey Association general manager Keith Hitchcock.
“He put all that ahead of himself and when I heard that’s what they were doing, I never even doubted it for a moment.”
More than 1,600 Canadians are added to organ wait lists every year. Although 90 per cent of Canadians support organ and tissue donation, less than 20 per cent have made plans to donate.
READ MORE: Humboldt Broncos bus crash prompts increase in blood donations
Lethbridge couple Lisa and Benji Husband are living proof of the benefits of organ donation.
For Lisa, the waiting list was long when she needed a liver transplant in 2015. Luckily, her husband Benji was a match.
-
![]()
Remembering Adam Herold: the youngest Humboldt Bronco -
![]()
Former Humboldt Broncos hockey player pays respects to team through crossfit workout -
![]()
Humboldt press shop printing ‘Humboldt Strong’ on shirts in wake of Humboldt Broncos bus crash -
![]()
‘Everyone’s best friend’: Humboldt Broncos player Adam Herold’s father remembers son -
![]()
Former York University hockey player killed in Humboldt bus crash remembered for ‘amazing leadership’ -
![]()
Humboldt residents come together to remember Humboldt Broncos after fatal bus crash -
![]()
Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers coaches say it’s ‘an honour’ to visit Humboldt Broncos players -
![]()
Humboldt Broncos mom says son was ‘living his dream’ -
![]()
Flowers placed on Humboldt Broncos players’ vehicles following fatal crash -
![]()
Pancake breakfast held to heal after Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash -
![]()
RCMP lay cross at intersection of Humboldt Broncos fatal bus crash -
![]()
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe in Humboldt to offer his support -
![]()
Humboldt Broncos looking to next season, current season over after fatal bus crash -
![]()
Humboldt Broncos say GoFundMe money to be ‘primarily’ used to support victims’ families
The husbands say they are proud of the Boulet family for their selfless act.
“I don’t know Logan, I don’t know his family, but to me that just says he has some really good morals and he was raised really well,” Lisa said.
“It’s just such the responsible thing to do, especially for a 21-year-old.
“It just breaks my heart that he’s gone, but to save six lives is just amazing.”
Several lives will be touched by Logan’s donation.
For the moment, the Boulet family is asking for privacy but they are expected to speak publicly in the coming days.
Comments