| A transformational decade for organ donation and transplant in BC | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/_AMargaret-Benson-Jim-Kidney-Recip%20(4).JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | A transformational decade for organ donation and transplant in BC | 480 British Columbians received an organ transplant in 2019, more than double the 212 transplants that took place in 2009. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-transformational-decade-for-organ-donation-and-transplant-in-bc | | 2020-02-19T08:00:00Z | | |
| February is #HeartMonth and we have partnered with Bev Pather to give away one of her special Golden Heart teapots | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Bev.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | February is #HeartMonth and we have partnered with Bev Pather to give away one of her special Golden Heart teapots | | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/february-is-heartmonth-and-we-have-partnered-with-bev-pather-to-give-away-one-of-her-special-golden-heart-teapots | | 2020-02-12T08:00:00Z | | |
| 50. 50 Years of Transplant: Jennifer Carroll | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Jennifer%20Carroll.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 50. 50 Years of Transplant: Jennifer Carroll | When Jennifer’s mother passed away on Christmas Eve a few years ago, her family didn't think twice about honouring their mother’s decision to donate her organs; they knew this decision would have made her very proud. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/50-50yearsoftransplant-jennifer-carroll | | 2019-10-09T07:00:00Z | | |
| 49. #50YearsofTransplant: Teresa Atkinson | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Teresa%20Atkinson.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 49. #50YearsofTransplant: Teresa Atkinson | Teresa is a 3x kidney transplant recipient. In August 2015, she received an extraordinary third gift of life which she considers her miracle kidney. Teresa shares how kidney failure has taught her to better appreciate each day as a gift. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/49-50yearsoftransplant-teresa-atkinson | | 2019-10-02T07:00:00Z | | |
| 48. #50YearsofTransplant: Serena Klaver | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Serena%20Klaver.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 48. #50YearsofTransplant: Serena Klaver | Serena's late husband Mat received a double-lung transplant and she gained her “soul sister” Erica (also a double-lung recipient) through this same journey. These connections continue to impact her life on many meaningful levels. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/48-50yearsoftransplant-serena-klaver | | 2019-09-25T07:00:00Z | | |
| 47. #50YearsofTransplant: Shenaya Sweetman | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Shenaya%20Sweetman.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 47. #50YearsofTransplant: Shenaya Sweetman | Shenaya is a two-time heart recipient cherishing every day with her family in Kelowna. Fast forward 30 years after transplant, she is feeling stronger and healthier than ever. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/47-50yearsoftransplant-shenaya-sweetman | | 2019-09-18T07:00:00Z | | |
| 46. #50YearsofTransplant: Cindy Luo | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Cindy%20Luo.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 46. #50YearsofTransplant: Cindy Luo | Cindy is a clinical pharmacy specialist in renal transplant at Vancouver General Hospital. She works closely with renal patients to ensure they are taking their medications, while monitoring side effects and changing medication as required. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/46-50yearsoftransplant-cindy-luo | | 2019-09-11T07:00:00Z | | |
| 45. #50YearsofTransplant: Carolyn Putt | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Carolyn%20Putt.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 45. #50YearsofTransplant: Carolyn Putt | Carolyn shares her experience of being a living kidney donor for her friend Hayley. “As my Romanian friends would say, 'La multi ani' - to many more years!" | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/50yearsoftransplant-carolyn-putt | | 2019-09-04T07:00:00Z | | |
| 44. #50YearsofTransplant: Rob Hammerschmidt | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Rob%20Hammerschmidt.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 44. #50YearsofTransplant: Rob Hammerschmidt | Since Rob received a kidney from his dad 10 years ago, he’s travelled to over 20 countries around the world and stepped foot on every continent. He lives life to the fullest every day as none of this would have been possible for him before transplant. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/44-50yearsoftransplant-rob-hammerschmidt | | 2019-08-28T07:00:00Z | | |
| 43. #50YearsofTransplant: Anja Webster and Christine Adair | <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Anja%20and%20Christine.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | 43. #50YearsofTransplant: Anja Webster and Christine Adair | Anja and Christine are both dietitians with the Post Kidney Transplant Program at St. Paul’s Hospital. Between the two, there are approximately 1,000 kidney transplant recipients they follow. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/43-50yearsoftransplant-anja-webster-and-christina-adair | | 2019-08-21T07:00:00Z | | |
