Organ Donation
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Ontario woman given second chance at life after local organ donor comes forward
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
“I know that every single time I wake up now I’m better and I’m getting closer to being me again.” Continue reading
Toronto transplant research aims to salvage infected organs
Researchers are trying to figure out how to make more donated organs useful for transplants. Continue reading
Alberta man wins Logan Boulet Humanitarian of the Year award
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Morris Irvine has spent the last eight years fighting to help the roughly 1,600 Canadians who are added to organ wait lists every year. Continue reading
Victim in Abbotsford crash helps save 5 lives through organ donation
Maddy Stroup’s parents are now encouraging others to register as donors. Continue reading
‘It was a gift:’ Riverview man receives kidney donation after 3-year wait
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Dan McLaughlin’s plea for a kidney went unanswered for three years. But three weeks ago on Friday, he and his wife got the life changing call. Continue reading
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Annual parade to kick off Whoop-Up Days turns into sea of green
Whoop-Up Days’ annual parade saw a sea of green this year, as honorary parade marshals Toby and Bernie Boulet were there to raise awareness for organ donation. Continue reading
Dad killed by wave donates organs to 55 others: ‘He was always thinking of other people’
In life, Lee Dingle welcomed four adopted children into his home. In death, he’ll help many more through organ donations. Continue reading
Cobourg woman seeks live organ donor
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
A Cobourg woman’s desperate search for a live liver donor is highlighting the lack of available organs for transplant in Ontario. Continue reading
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Parents of drowned Calgary boy start foundation for grieving parents
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Parents of a Calgary boy who drowned last year in Florida are speaking out, hoping to ease the unimaginable pain for other parents going through the loss of a child. Continue reading
9-year-old at SickKids who needs new kidney gets birthday wish: Raptors NBA Finals Game 1 win
“It would be great if the Raptors win for my birthday present — that would be great … Go Raptors go!” Continue reading