| “Every year is a bonus after receiving the gift of life” says double lung recipient | <img alt="" height="450" src="/PublishingImages/get-involved/awareness-programs/green-shirt-day-resources/Kathy%20Green%20Operation%20Popcorn%202.jpeg" width="340" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:85px 85px;" /> | “Every year is a bonus after receiving the gift of life” says double lung recipient | 14 years ago, Kathy Green was diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis. She received a double lung transplant in 2013 and it transformed her life. Today, Kathy loves to give back by raising awareness for organ donation. | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/every-year-is-a-bonus-after-receiving-the-gift-of-life-says-double-lung-recipient-who-always-looks-forward-to-thanking-he | | 2023-12-13T08:00:00Z | | |
| Transplant recipients grateful for the record number of donors who gave the gift of life in October | <img alt="" height="385" src="/PublishingImages/get-involved/awareness-programs/green-shirt-day-resources/Heather-Martin-and-Nurse.png" width="496" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:15px 15px;" /> | Transplant recipients grateful for the record number of donors who gave the gift of life in October | In 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-october | | 2023-11-30T08:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Popcorn | Health 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-popcorn | | 2023-11-28T08:00:00Z | | |
| 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 advocacy | Always 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-recipient | | 2023-09-29T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Registry | A 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-recipient | | 2023-09-29T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Affair | John'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-affair | | 2023-09-06T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Kidney | Rachael 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-kidney | | 2023-09-06T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Gateway | We 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-bc | | 2023-07-05T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 scholarships | Announcing 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-scholarships | | 2023-06-21T07:00:00Z | | |
| 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 Heroes | Learn more about BCT’s new pharmacist, Catherine Cheung and other incredible transplant heroes | http://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/our-amazing-healthcare-staff-are-the-true-transplant-heroes | | 2023-05-18T07:00:00Z | | |
