Celebrating 10 remarkable years of Transplant Heroes Week | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/NG%20Team.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Celebrating 10 remarkable years of Transplant Heroes Week | For the last decade, BC Transplant has organized an incredible week of thanks in May, dedicated to BC’s healthcare professionals who provide lifelong post-transplant care to transplant recipients. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/celebrating-10-remarkable-years-of-transplant-heroes-week | | 2022-05-18T07:00:00Z | | |
“Elliott was one of a kind. He loved and lived life to the fullest in his short 17 years.” | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Simone,%20Elliott,%20HP%20(1).jpg" width="474" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | “Elliott was one of a kind. He loved and lived life to the fullest in his short 17 years.” | Simone is the proud parent of Elliott, who was able to give gifts of life (pancreas, liver and kidney) when he passed suddenly after a motorcycle accident at age 17. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/elliott-was-one-of-a-kind-he-loved-and-lived-life-to-the-fullest-in-his-short-17-years | | 2022-05-06T07:00:00Z | | |
“Organ donation gave a sense of meaning to his suffering.” | <img alt="" height="543" src="/PublishingImages/Norm.jpg" width="475" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | “Organ donation gave a sense of meaning to his suffering.” | Camille honours her father Norm by sharing his unique story with organ donation and MAID. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/organ-donation-gave-a-sense-of-meaning-to-his-suffering | | 2022-04-27T07:00:00Z | | |
April is Organ Donation Awareness Month | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/BCT-Staff-2.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | April is Organ Donation Awareness Month | Wear green on April 7 in support of organ donation and to honour the legacy of Humboldt Bronco, Logan Boulet, and the six lives he saved. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/april-is-organ-donation-month | | 2022-04-07T07:00:00Z | | |
From “Professional Patient” to Paramedic – Fiona shares her journey as a transplant recipient and landing her dream job | <img alt="" height="523" src="/PublishingImages/Fiona%20Walker%202.jpeg" width="455" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | From “Professional Patient” to Paramedic – Fiona shares her journey as a transplant recipient and landing her dream job | Fiona looks forward to being the best advocate for patients. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/from-professional-patient-to-paramedic-–-fiona-shares-her-journey-as-a-transplant-recipient-and-landing-her-dream-job | | 2022-03-29T07:00:00Z | | |
Rav knew exactly why her brother Michael held on for his last few days – to become an organ donor and save five lives | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/RavMann.PNG" width="525" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Rav knew exactly why her brother Michael held on for his last few days – to become an organ donor and save five lives | Michael is described as being humble, kind, loving, family-oriented and respectful, and he had the gift of lighting up any room. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/rav-knew-exactly-why-her-brother-michael-held-on-for-his-last-few-days-–-to-become-an-organ-donor-and-save-five-lives | | 2022-03-29T07:00:00Z | | |
“Taylor is our superhero.” | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Jodie,%20Edwin,%20Emma%20and%20Taylor%20Hockey%20(1).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | “Taylor is our superhero.” | Taylor Berle is remembered by his parents Jodie and Edwin as a young man who always put others before himself. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/taylor-is-our-superhero | | 2022-03-22T07:00:00Z | | |
Jaiye and Ka Yee call themselves “kidney sisters” as they are bonded by the same organ donor | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Jaiye%20and%20Ka%20Yee_Kidney.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Jaiye and Ka Yee call themselves “kidney sisters” as they are bonded by the same organ donor | Five years ago, on a miraculous day in 2017 for Jaiye and Ka Yee, the two met at Vancouver General Hospital and found out they each received a transplanted kidney from the same organ donor. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/jaiye-and-ka-yee-call-themselves-kidney-sisters-as-they-are-bonded-by-the-same-organ-donor | | 2022-03-10T08:00:00Z | | |
Recognizing BC Transplant’s Patricia Bellavance on International Women’s Day | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Patricia%202.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Recognizing BC Transplant’s Patricia Bellavance on International Women’s Day | Patricia’s role on the Health Information Management team is critical – she manages BC’s Organ Donation Registry. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/recognizing-bc-transplant’s-patricia-bellavance-on-international-women’s-day | | 2022-03-08T08:00:00Z | | |
Elizabeth celebrates two milestones - 10 years with her heart transplant and 20 years of the Heart Transplant Home Society | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Elizabeth1.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Elizabeth celebrates two milestones - 10 years with her heart transplant and 20 years of the Heart Transplant Home Society | When Elizabeth received a heart transplant 10 years ago, it set her on a journey that included becoming the current president of the Heart Transplant Home Society. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/elizabeth-celebrates-two-milestones-10-years-with-her-heart-transplant-and-20-years-of-the-heart-transplant-home-society | | 2022-02-28T08:00:00Z | | |