Global News viewer donating kidney to father of special needs children
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
In B.C., 571 people are waiting for a kidney transplant Continue reading
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Peterborough Regional Health Centre manager donates kidney to co-worker
Andrew Dodgson received a kidney from co-worker Ellen Watkins in April 2018. Continue reading
Support pours in for Halifax lung transplant hopeful
An online fundraiser launched last week has raised more than $54,000 to support Jaimie Harbin Keeping as she travels to Toronto to receive a double lung transplant Continue reading
Living donor in Calgary gives co-worker extraordinary gift of life
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Two women who were only casual co-workers have forged a one-of-a-kind friendship. One will be a living donor; the other will receive a life-saving gift. Continue reading
‘Even healthy kids [could] die’: Measles outbreak prompts vaccine plea from mom of transplant recipient
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A B.C. mom says Vancouver’s measles outbreak proves how low vaccination rates put her eight-eight-year-old daughter’s life at risk. Continue reading
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Family of 10-month-old celebrates his new heart, sends message to others on Valentine’s Day
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
The Tanswells don’t need flowers and chocolate this Valentine’s Day. The best gift is the one Lucas received earlier this month. Continue reading
‘A second chance at life’: B.C. man with 2 rare forms of cancer’s desperate hunt for stem cell match
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Martin Lintag is in a desperate battle to survive, fighting two rare forms of blood cancer. Continue reading
Surprise reward for kids behind viral video to help coach find a kidney donor
By Grace Ke Reporter
The Vancouver Spirit pee wee hockey team got a surprise they’ll remember for the rest of their lives on Sunday. Continue reading
Hamilton Health Sciences engineer in need of a kidney donor
The 56-year old father of two was diagnosed with kidney disease nearly 20 years ago, and now, his kidneys are failing. Continue reading
1-year-old Okotoks toddler needs rare organ transplant to live
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Surgery complications meant Lukah would then need a multi-visceral transplant, which includes a new liver, intestines, arteries, bowels and blood connections. Continue reading