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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
Study finds kidney transplants are better for patients and the Earth<img alt="" src="/news/PublishingImages/Dr.%20Chris%20Nguan.png" width="577" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Study finds kidney transplants are better for patients and the EarthA new UBC study finds kidney transplant has a much lower climate impact than dialysis. Researchers hope future kidney care will consider environmental impact alongside patient outcomes and cost.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/study-finds-kidney-transplants-are-better-for-patients-and-the-earth2026-04-22 7:00:00 AM
‘See you later with my new heart’: A father’s story of survival, family and second chances<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Craig%20Photo.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />‘See you later with my new heart’: A father’s story of survival, family and second chancesThis Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the gift of time.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/‘see-you-later-with-my-new-heart’-a-father’s-story-of-survival-family-and-second-chances2026-06-19 7:00:00 AM
Champions for organ donation across BC: A partnership making a difference<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-professionals/refer-a-donor/give-trigger/SBC%20X%20BCT.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Champions for organ donation across BC: A partnership making a differenceBC Transplant and Service BC partner to raise awareness about organ donation across British Columbia. Through everyday interactions at Service BC offices, staff help people learn about and register their donation decisions.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/champions-for-organ-donation-across-bc-a-partnership-making-a-difference2026-04-27 7:00:00 AM
A gift between brothers: First living donor liver transplant in BC in a decade<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-professionals/refer-a-donor/give-trigger/3%20shot.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />A gift between brothers: First living donor liver transplant in BC in a decadeAfter 10 years, the living donor liver transplant program has returned at Vancouver General Hospital. Last summer, Jimmy Van Ostrand became the new program’s first donor, saving his brother David’s life. https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/a-gift-between-brothers-first-living-donor-liver-transplant-in-bc-in-a-decade2026-03-30 7:00:00 AM
Driving Change: A decade of ICBC Supporting Organ Donation<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-professionals/refer-a-donor/give-trigger/IMG_1944.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Driving Change: A decade of ICBC Supporting Organ DonationMarch 2026 represents 10 years of collaboration between BCT and ICBC to expand organ donation awareness and increase organ donor registrations across BC. https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/driving-change-a-decade-of-icbc-supporting-organ-donation2026-04-01 7:00:00 AM
More than books: BC libraries spark life-saving conversations this April<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-professionals/refer-a-donor/give-trigger/Squamish%20Library%20display%20with%20Stephanie%20and%20staff%20(2).jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:0px 5px;" />More than books: BC libraries spark life-saving conversations this AprilFor Stephanie Nand, organ donation is more than a campaign or a poster on display – it’s a story deeply rooted in family, love and gratitude.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/more-than-books-bc-libraries-spark-life-saving-conversations-this-april2026-04-08 7:00:00 AM
Inspiring organ donation awareness: Meet BC Transplant’s 2025/2026 scholarship winners<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/2026%20BCT%20Scholarship%20winners%20(1).png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Inspiring organ donation awareness: Meet BC Transplant’s 2025/2026 scholarship winnersFive B.C. secondary school students have been awarded BC Transplant's 2025/2026 "Live Life. Pass It On." Scholarships for projects that raised awareness about organ donation and transplantation in their schools and communities.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/inspiring-organ-donation-awareness-meet-bc-transplant’s-2025-2026-scholarship-winners2026-06-29 7:00:00 AM
Uyen’s final gift to others also became a gift to her family<img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/Uyen%20with%20an%20elephant.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />Uyen’s final gift to others also became a gift to her familyUyen Seivright’s decision to register as an organ donor saved five lives and gave her family comfort in their grief. Her loved ones now hope her story encourages more conversations about organ donation in Asian communities.https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/uyen’s-final-gift-to-others-also-became-a-gift-to-her-family2026-05-19 7:00:00 AM
Organ donation conversations expand into community pharmacies through new UBC-led initiative <img alt="" src="/PublishingImages/health-professionals/refer-a-donor/give-trigger/UBC1.JPG" width="499" style="BORDER:0px solid;MARGIN:px 15px;" />Organ donation conversations expand into community pharmacies through new UBC-led initiative A new partnership between BC Transplant and UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Innovation Portfolio bringing conversations about organ donation to community pharmacies. https://www.transplant.bc.ca/about/news-stories/organ-donation-transplant-stories/organ-donation-conversations-expand-into-community-pharmacies-through-new-ubc-led-initiative2026-04-13 7:00:00 AM

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