Organ Donation

• Alberta mom shares ‘beauty’ in giving the gift of life after her son’s death

  A mother shares how her son’s final gift of organ and tissue donation saved lives, honoured his giving spirit and brought purpose to loss during Alberta’s awareness week.

  Health

  Apr 27
  
• ‘Part of my very being’: B.C. liver recipient meets donor’s mother

  Benjamin Warner, 37, tragically died from a drug overdose in August 2024 and Holly said they were not surprised to learn their loving and lively son was an organ donor.

  Health

  Apr 20
  
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• Alberta woman marks 50 years with sister’s donated kidney: ‘I’ve been very lucky’

  Beverly Sharp-Samograd received a kidney from her sister more than 50 years ago, which the Alberta woman says saved her life and allowed her to live it to the fullest.

  Health

  Apr 17
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• Green Shirt Day continues 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash

  This April marks eight years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives, but the legacy of those involved remains strong.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Ontario family turns loss of infant son into legacy of organ donation

  After losing their eight-month-old son to the flu over the holidays, a Belleville, Ont., family is turning their heartbreak into hope through organ donation and acts of kindness.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Organ recipients push Doug Ford government to change donation rules

  She, and other organ recipients, are now pushing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government to change a law in order to help others in similar situations.

  Canada

  May 5, 2025
• Retiring Conservative MP Len Webber makes good on promise to late wife

  Len Webber announced last month his retirement from politics, after 10 years as an Alberta legislature member and 11 years as the MP for Calgary Confederation.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2025
• Saskatchewan announces major milestone in organ and tissue donation on Green Shirt Day

  Green Shirt Day continues to be a powerful movement promoting organ and tissue donation across the country; recent data shows that Saskatchewan is leading amongst other provinces.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2025
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• Logan Boulet effect still strong 7 years after horrific bus crash

  It has been seven years since the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy, but the legacy of Logan Boulet – and Green Shirt Day – keeps the conversation going about organ donation.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2025
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• B.C. marks 11,000 organ transplants as recipients give back

  BC Transplant said Monday that the province has successfully completed 11,000 organ transplants.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2024