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Organ Donation & Transplant Stories

Read stories of those whose lives have been affected by organ donation and transplant.

We know that the power of organ donation is best told through personal stories. So, we've collected stories of transplant recipients, donor families, and those closest to them to show how transplant and organ donation makes a difference throughout the province.

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Transplant recipients grateful for the record number of donors who gave the gift of life in October<img alt="" height="594" src="/PublishingImages/get-involved/awareness-programs/green-shirt-day-resources/Heather-Martin.jpg" width="450" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:40px 40px;" />Transplant recipients grateful for the record number of donors who gave the gift of life in OctoberIn October 2023, there were 20 deceased donors, the highest number in BC Transplant history. This was only made possible because of the selfless decision of the donors and their families to give the gift of life.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-record-number-of-donors-give-the-gift-of-life-in-october2023-11-30T08:00:00Z
Saying thanks to organ donation teams with Operation Popcorn<img alt="" height="522" src="/PublishingImages/get-involved/awareness-programs/green-shirt-day-resources/Julian%20GSD.jpg" width="401" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:0px 65px;" />Saying thanks to organ donation teams with Operation PopcornHealth care professionals involved in organ donation look forward to BC Transplant’s annual Operation Popcorn.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/saying-thanks-to-organ-donation-teams-with-operation-popcorn2023-11-28T08:00:00Z
A decade of dedication to organ donation advocacy<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/joanne-curtis-phsa-plus-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A decade of dedication to organ donation advocacyAlways positive and passionate about organ donation, Joanne Curtis is an incredible ambassador for BC Transplant. Read how her enthusiasm has contributed to the success of many volunteer initiatives, earning her a PHSA+ Award.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/joanne-curtis-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-09-29T07:00:00Z
Working together to rebuild the Organ Donor Registry<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/odr-team-phsa-plus-external.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Working together to rebuild the Organ Donor RegistryA cutting edge system 24 years ago, the BC Organ Donor Registry was on its last legs. BC Transplant joined forces with several teams across PHSA and external vendors to revive it.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/odr-rebuild-project-team-2023-phsa-plus-recipient2023-09-29T07:00:00Z
Kidney Donation Made a Family Affair<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/John%20and%20Lisa.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Kidney Donation Made a Family AffairJohn's entire family has been closely touched by organ donation with both his sons as kidney recipients while he and his wife are living kidney donors. Thirteen years later, they are all healthy and happy.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/kidney-donation-made-a-family-affair2023-09-06T07:00:00Z
A Couple and a Kidney<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Rachael%20and%20Niilo%203.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A Couple and a KidneyRachael Durie shares her experience of being a living kidney donor for her husband, Niilo.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-couple-and-a-kidney2023-09-06T07:00:00Z
Check your full organ donor registration details in just a few clicks on Health Gateway<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Susan%20Sadoway%20ODR.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Check your full organ donor registration details in just a few clicks on Health GatewayWe are very excited to share that BC Transplant has partnered with Health Gateway on a new feature so users can login to view their full registration decision, a first in B.C.! http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/how-to-register-as-an-organ-donor-in-bc2023-07-05T07:00:00Z
High school students who champion organ donation awareness receive BC Transplant scholarships<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/2023%20BCT%20Scholarship%20winners.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />High school students who champion organ donation awareness receive BC Transplant scholarshipsAnnouncing the recipients of BC Transplant’s “Live Life. Pass It On.” Scholarship who have created exceptional organ donation awareness projects in their communities.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/high-school-students-who-champion-organ-donation-awareness-receive-bc-transplant-scholarships2023-06-21T07:00:00Z
Our amazing healthcare staff are the true Transplant Heroes<img alt="" height="406" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Not%20all%20heroes%20wear%20capes.png" width="406" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:55px 55px;" />Our amazing healthcare staff are the true Transplant HeroesLearn more about BCT’s new pharmacist, Catherine Cheung and other incredible transplant heroeshttp://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/our-amazing-healthcare-staff-are-the-true-transplant-heroes2023-05-18T07:00:00Z
Exploring the ethics of direct contact between pediatric transplant recipients and donors<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Addison%20pointing%20to%20heart.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Exploring the ethics of direct contact between pediatric transplant recipients and donorshttp://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/exploring-the-ethics-of-direct-contact-between-pediatric-transplant-recipients-and-donors12023-05-02T07:00:00Z


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