Tissue Donation
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Second highest kidney transplant numbers recorded in Saskatchewan'There are currently 800 Saskatchewan adult and pediatric residents living with a donated organ,' said the Sask. government, noting only a third of Canadians are registered donors.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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Man whose husband was denied wish to donate tissue in N.S. files human rights complaintLiam Dee died from a rare and aggressive cancer last Nov. 10. A donation screening form from that date says his tissues were declined due to his "homosexual status."CanadaMay 10, 2023
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‘It’s discriminatory’: LGBTQ2 advocates frustrated with tissue donation policy'There’s not a need to turn away an entire demographic of donors when we are facing a shortage, and it’s just discriminatory,' says an advocate for the LGBTQ2 community.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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Nova Scotia mom wants policy change for organ, tissue donors after gay son’s deathHer mission now is to file a case with the Canadian Human Rights Commission so others are not stigmatized and people on long wait lists are not deprived of organs and tissues.HealthApr 28, 2023
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Guelph General Hospital gets awards for promoting organ donationsThe Ontario Trillium Gift of Life Network recognized the hospital's surgical and intensive care units.HealthJan 24, 2023
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Saskatchewan man calls for changes in organ donations for gay men after late husband’s tissues disqualifiedBelcourt said SHA informed him his late husband Merrill Donkin was a great candidate for tissue donations. An hour later, Belcourt was informed Donkin's tissues were disqualified.HealthDec 4, 2022
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Family hopes Green Shirt Day sparks organ donations amid registration slump during pandemicThursday is Green Shirt Day, marking the fourth anniversary of Humboldt Broncos crash victim Logan Boulet’s death and subsequent organ donation.CanadaApr 7, 2022
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‘Still You Breathe’ released as organ donor tribute song on Green Shirt DayWith the goal of enlisting a male voice for the song, Canadian country music artist Aaron Pritchett came on board as the lead vocalist.EntertainmentApr 7, 2021
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2nd Green Shirt Day spreads organ donation awareness: ‘The response is overwhelming’Stories of their son's impact have reached the Boulets from all over the country.CanadaApr 7, 2020
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Green Shirt Day inspires important classroom lesson for Toronto high schoolGreen Shirt Day was inspired by the late Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet who saved six lives after signing his donor card.CanadaApr 8, 2019
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