Organ Donor

• Saskatchewan Health Authority confirms supply doesn’t meet demand for kidney transplant list

  Bailey said that if the health authority wants to speed up the surgical backlog, they need to change some of their processes and advocate for transplant programs.

  Health

  Jan 27
  
• Donating kidney to stranger helps B.C. woman heal after losing 2 children

  A B.C. woman who lost two of her sons says donating a kidney to an Okanagan man in need has helped her heal. "It's really helped to save my heart," she said.

  Health

  Jan 2
  
• Advertisement
• 2022 tax forms in Ontario, Nunavut to offer access to organ donor information

  The federal government has announced the two jurisdictions have agreed to participate in the service being offered by the Canada Revenue Agency.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2022
• Advertisement
• Alberta mom’s life-saving liver transplant inspires daughter to donate to stranger

  An Airdrie mom was desperate for an organ donation. She got that life-saving gift and it inspired one of her loved ones to do the same selfless gesture.

  Features

  Oct 27, 2022
• Dinos basketball player gets 2nd chance on and off the court after heart transplant

  A young basketball star's dreams were nearly dashed after a life-changing diagnosis. Now, he's getting a second chance at life and the game he loves thanks to a heart transplant.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2022
• Edmonton man takes to social media in hopes of finding liver donor

  Dano Drummond is on the transplant wait list for a deceased person's liver, but is hoping to find a live donor match to shorten his wait time and extend his life.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2022
• Western University researchers call for end to mandated anonymity in organ donation

  The group says social media has made it easier for donor families and organ recipients to find one another, making existing policy obsolete.

  Health

  Apr 22, 2022
• Green Shirt Day continues to grow and bring awareness to organ and tissue donation

  Since the conception of Green Shirt Day, organ and tissue registration has seen a huge spike in support across Canada with more people signing up every year.

  Health

  Apr 11, 2022
• Advertisement
• On Green Shirt Day, families of B.C. organ donors continue their legacy

  BC Transplants provincial operations director Edward Ferre believes today holds a lot of importance. "It's a day to raise awareness for organ donation."

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
• Advertisement
• Family hopes Green Shirt Day sparks organ donations amid registration slump during pandemic

  Thursday is Green Shirt Day, marking the fourth anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash victim Logan Boulet’s death and subsequent organ donation.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2022