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A record-breaking year for organ transplants in BC, made possible by 232 donors<img alt="" src="/news/PublishingImages/bct-info-slide-1-full.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A record-breaking year for organ transplants in BC, made possible by 232 donorsVANCOUVER – A record-breaking 575 people in British Columbia received the gift of life in 2025, thanks to the incredible generosity of 232 organ donors, including 146 deceased donors and their families and 86 living donors. https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-record-breaking-year-for-organ-transplants-in-bc-made-possible-by-232-donors2026-01-28 8:00:00 AM
“A heart of gold”: Beau’s final act of kindness<img alt="" src="/news/PublishingImages/beau%202.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />“A heart of gold”: Beau’s final act of kindnessBeau Wargovcsik was one of 146 people in BC in 2025 who generously gave the gift of life as their final act of kindness. Beau wanted to be an organ donor if he could and his parents are proud they were able to honour his wishes.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-heart-of-gold-beau’s-final-act-of-kindness2026-01-28 8:00:00 AM
Learning to live again after receiving the greatest gift<img alt="" src="/news/PublishingImages/Troy%20pic%201.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Learning to live again after receiving the greatest giftKelowna resident Troy Chapman is one of 357 people in BC who received a kidney transplant in 2025.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/learning-to-live-again-after-receiving-the-greatest-gift2026-01-28 8:00:00 AM
A family touched twice by organ donation<img alt="" height="447" src="/news/PublishingImages/Kip%20and%20Tristan.jpg" width="549" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A family touched twice by organ donationKip McLeod was one of 146 deceased donors in BC who gave the gift of life in 2025. He was inspired to register as an organ donor after his mom received a heart transplant.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-family-touched-twice-by-organ-donation2026-01-28 8:00:00 AM

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