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How organ donation works

 

Organ donation is an incredible gift. A number of things have to happen in sequence and in a really specific way for you to become an organ donor.

Watch this video to learn how organ donation works here in BC.

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Kidney transplant recipient’s journey shaped by Indigenous roots and Christian faithKidney transplant recipient’s journey shaped by Indigenous roots and Christian faithJune 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the rich traditions of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Carolyn Klaassen, a kidney transplant recipient, shares more about her journey. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/kidney-transplant-recipient’s-journey-shaped-by-indigenous-roots-and-christian-faith2025-06-21T07:00:00Z
The Gift of Time: A Father’s Day StoryThe Gift of Time: A Father’s Day StoryEvery Father's Day has become extra special for Brianna Classen. When she was in high school, she saw her dad's health deteriorate. Mo was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. After 18 long months, Mo got a second chance at life. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/the-gift-of-time-a-father’s-day-story2025-06-15T07:00:00Z
Transplant Titans: a conversation with B.C.’s leading Asian Canada transplant surgeonsTransplant Titans: a conversation with B.C.’s leading Asian Canada transplant surgeonsFor Asian Heritage Month in May, four B.C transplant surgeons, also Asian Canadian leaders, took part in a first-of-its-kind conversation at Vancouver’s Chinatown Storytelling Centre highlighting the experiences of Asian Canadian medical professionals. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/transplant-titans-a-conversation-with-b-c-’s-leading-asian-canada-transplant-surgeons2025-05-27T07:00:00Z
A mother’s journey of grief and hope through organ donationA mother’s journey of grief and hope through organ donationOn Mother’s Day, we pay special tribute to all the mothers and mother figures of our deceased donors. In their darkest hours, they supported their children to give the gift of life. Maria Santos-Gautreau is one of those moms. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-mother’s-journey-of-grief-and-hope-through-organ-donation2025-05-10T07:00:00Z
Catching up with patients from Transplant Stories – Where are they now?Catching up with patients from Transplant Stories – Where are they now?Transplant Stories follows patients undergoing urgently needed organ transplants in B.C. and highlights their emotional journeys. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/catching-up-with-patients-from-transplant-stories-–-where-are-they-now2025-05-08T07:00:00Z

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