Without fully realizing it, Eva Markvoort began a powerful global awareness for organ donation while waiting for a life saving double lung transplant. Opening her life to the world through her blog and the documentary film 65_RedRoses, Eva created a movement which we are proud to be a part of and share with you. Our campaign, Live Life. Pass it On. is an extension of the inspiring awareness that Eva initiated and her legacy through her transplant art project.
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BC Transplant would like to thank all courageous donor family members for making a decision to save the lives of strangers during their time of immense loss and grief, and to all British Columbians who have taken a few moments to register their decision on BC’s Organ Donor Registry.
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The Art Project
How it came about
Transplant gave Eva hope and it was this hope that kept her going until her call for transplant came in 2007. She was able to live a spirited and rich life for two years after her transplant, before succumbing to organ rejection. During those two healthy years, Eva embarked on an ‘awareness art project’ with friend, Cyrus McEachern. Cyrus’s photography talents combined with Eva’s artistic flare resulted in a stunning series of photographs highlighting local transplant recipients.
Sadly, as this amazing project was getting off the ground and Eva was realizing the power of the movement she had started, she passed away while waiting for a second double lung transplant last March.
The ‘Models’
BC Transplant helped to identify willing ‘real life models’ for the project. The goal: to increase awareness for organ donation through an artistic medium. Special thanks to the local transplant recipients who agreed to model and share their transplant stories: Amanda, Darvy, Bryn, Savilla, and Maxine.
Photo gallery
View images from Eva and Cyrus’ art project.
The Documentary
The story behind the film
The actual documentary idea for 65_RedRoses came in May 2007 when Nimisha Mukerji and Philip Lyall went to visit their friend, Eva Markvoort, who had recently been told by doctors that she had less than two years to live if she did not get a double lung transplant. From the outside she was trying to look like a normal 23-year old, but on the inside her body was completely shutting down. They were so captivated by Eva’s personality and her will to live that they decided to begin following her story as she went through the process of transplant. Nothing could have prepared them for the journey they were about to take.
Nimisha and Philip’s greatest hope is that audiences who watch this documentary feel compelled to register to become an organ donor. Both have witnessed first hand the difference it can make in a life.
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Our Partners
We are grateful to our partners, HelloCoolWorld and Aquarius Marketing, for their collaboration and commitment to this campaign.
For every 65_RedRoses DVD sold, HelloCoolWorld will contribute the funds back into the movement for organ donation.
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Our Sponsors
BC Transplant gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following organizations (companies):
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