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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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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
A day in the life of an SRS<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/srs-bcts.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A day in the life of an SRSLearn about BC Transplant’s surgical recovery specialists and their role in the world of organ donation and transplantation.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-srs2023-04-27T07:00:00Z
Volunteers are the heart of BC Transplant’s organ donation awareness program<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/2.png" width="451" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:40px 40px;" />Volunteers are the heart of BC Transplant’s organ donation awareness programBCT spotlights Ashley and Cathleen, two dedicated program volunteers for National Volunteer Appreciation Week. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/volunteers-are-the-heart-of-bc-transplant’s-organ-donation-awareness-program2023-04-20T07:00:00Z
B.C.’s first organ donation after MAiD case tells a beautiful story between husband and wife duo, Dan and Yvonne<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Family%20photo_Dan,%20Yvonne%20and%20son,%20Billy.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />B.C.’s first organ donation after MAiD case tells a beautiful story between husband and wife duo, Dan and YvonneDan remembers his wife, Yvonne with love and awe as she lives on by giving many others a second chance at life.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/bc’s-first-organ-donation-after-maid-case-tells-a-beautiful-story-between-husband-and-wife-duo-dan-and-yvonne2023-03-29T07:00:00Z
Living kidney donor Elizabeth to compete at the 2023 World Transplant Games this spring<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-info/organ-donation-transplant-statistics/Pre-op%20Liz%20Oct%202013.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Living kidney donor Elizabeth to compete at the 2023 World Transplant Games this springElizabeth shares her experience and journey with living kidney donation and her thoughts behind this decision to anonymously help another.http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/living-kidney-donor-elizabeth-to-compete-at-the-2023-world-transplant-games-this-spring12023-03-29T07:00:00Z
“Aaron’s health was a gift to him, and now he was able to pass that gift on to others.”<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Aaron%202.jpg" width="465" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />“Aaron’s health was a gift to him, and now he was able to pass that gift on to others.”Organ donor Aaron Hansen gave the gift of life to five recipients http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/aaron’s-health-was-a-gift-to-him-and-now-he-was-able-to-pass-that-gift-on-to-others2023-02-17T08:00:00Z
A record-breaking 159 deceased organ donors in 2022 gave transplant recipients a second chance at lifeA record-breaking 159 deceased organ donors in 2022 gave transplant recipients a second chance at lifehttp://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-record-breaking-159-deceased-organ-donors-in-2022-gave-transplant-recipients-a-second-chance-at-life2023-02-17T08:00:00Z
“I feel proud that my dad continues to help others, even in death.”<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Collage%201.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />“I feel proud that my dad continues to help others, even in death.”Michelle’s father Glenn Tinkley lived a life of giving back- from his days as a firefighter to his retired life of rescuing stranded boats and until his very last breath before becoming an organ donor. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/i-feel-proud-that-my-dad-continues-to-help-others-even-in-death2022-12-19T08:00:00Z
“Because of my new heart, I don’t have to give up on my dream of getting married and being a mom one day.”<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Collage%201%20N.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />“Because of my new heart, I don’t have to give up on my dream of getting married and being a mom one day.”Naomi went into heart failure at just 19 years old and because of a heart transplant, she can now fulfill many dreams including her goal of working in healthcare. http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/because-of-my-new-heart-i-don’t-have-to-give-up-on-my-dream-of-getting-married-and-being-a-mom-one-day2022-12-19T08:00:00Z


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