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How organ donation works

 

Organ donation is an incredible gift. A number of things have to happen in sequence and in a really specific way for you to become an organ donor.

Watch this video to learn how organ donation works here in BC.

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A million British Columbians show interest in organ donation through their income tax returnsA million British Columbians show interest in organ donation through their income tax returnsVANCOUVER – Approximately one million British Columbians ticked ‘yes’ during the spring tax preparation season, marking a successful launch to an innovative partnership between BC Transplant (BCT) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-million-british-columbians-show-interest-in-organ-donation-through-their-income-tax-returns2025-11-03 8:00:00 AM
Celebrating Olivia Hayne – A champion for organ donation and 2025 PHSA+ Volunteer Award recipientCelebrating Olivia Hayne – A champion for organ donation and 2025 PHSA+ Volunteer Award recipient​​Olivia lost her brother Alistair in 2017. He became an organ donor and saved five lives. Olivia and her family turned their grief into purpose by sharing their story to inspire others.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/celebrating-olivia-hayne-a-champion-for-organ-donation-and-2025-phsa-plus-volunteer-award-recipient2025-10-30 7:00:00 AM
New design for donor medals honours Indigenous cultureNew design for donor medals honours Indigenous cultureWith the unveiling of a new donor medal design, organ donation coordinator Shannon McCloskey reflects on the importance of honouring Indigenous culture at the donor medal ceremonies and in her work with donor families.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/new-design-for-donor-medals-honours-indigenous-culture2025-10-15 7:00:00 AM
A Daughter’s Life-Saving Gift: How one act of love gave her dad a second chance at lifeA Daughter’s Life-Saving Gift: How one act of love gave her dad a second chance at lifeSeptember 7 to 15 is Living Donation Week, celebrating living donors and recipients, as well as raising awareness about living kidney and liver donation.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-daughter’s-life-saving-gift-how-one-act-of-love-gave-her-dad-a-second-chance-at-life2025-09-08 7:00:00 AM
New first-in-Canada electronic system doubles ICU referrals of organ donors in BCNew first-in-Canada electronic system doubles ICU referrals of organ donors in BCWith ICU staff busier than ever providing critical care to patients, BC Transplant’s new electronic donor referral process called “iReferral” simplifies the organ donor referral process and is already seeing significant results in the launch phase.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/new-first-in-canada-electronic-system-doubles-icu-referrals-of-organ-donors-in-bc2025-09-05 7:00:00 AM

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