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Privacy policy: http://www.phsa.ca/privacy BC Transplant (BCT), established in 1986, directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across BC.

Register as an organ donor: https://registeryourdecision.ca
**Please note, BC Transplant reserves the right to remove any information posted that jeopardizes donor and/or recipient confidentiality. As an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCT is funded through the BC Ministry of Health. BC Transplant oversees all aspects of organ donation and transplant as well as the B.C. Organ Donor Registry.

01/24/2026

Signing up to be an organ donor provides hope to hundreds of people on the transplant waitlist. Beyond that, it provides hope to their family and friends who are also waiting for this second chance at life.

Organ donation and transplant offers hope in some of the most difficult moments of one’s life. One small decision on your part can lift the spirits of many around BC.

Sign up today at registeryourdecision.ca.

01/22/2026

BCT was happy to attend Ecole Riverside Secondary School to present to the health sciences club and share more about organ donation and transplant.

We had a special connection to this school as our BCT staff member, Kim’s nephew attends Ecole Riverside Secondary School.

It was wonderful to interact with many engaged and thoughtful students. We are reminded of the power of organ donation and transplant every time we present to students.

Reach out to us if you are interested in having us attend and present to your class or club about organ donation and transplant: info@bct.phsa.ca or send us a quick DM.

01/21/2026

Ruling yourself out from organ donation because of health concerns? Think again! Our series clarifies: Anyone can register their intent to become an organ donor. Medical experts will assess each potential donor individually to see if their organs are viable for transplant. Let's overturn misconceptions together - every donor count

01/16/2026

In December we wrapped up our 34th year of Operation Popcorn. We hope you enjoyed seeing photos of our volunteers across the province, expressing their gratitude to healthcare staff for their passion, care and dedication to organ donation and transplant.

But we haven’t shared the best highlights with you...until now.

💚💚During two of our Op Pop deliveries, a member of our organ donation hospital development team was in the OR at the same time, transporting an organ for someone who was about to receive a second chance at life. These were two beautiful full circle moments for our volunteers and the healthcare teams as they held a special moment of silence for the donors.

💚 Our third special moment highlights Ian, one of our young volunteers and a liver transplant recipient. Every year during Op Pop, Ian goes to Chilliwack General Hospital to thank the staff there. They love to see him and his family, always commenting on how much he has grown, and catching up on Ian’s sports and art. His story has made such an impact over the years. So this Christmas, the ER and ICU staff came together to get Ian his most desired gift: a pair of cool shoes. It was a sweet moment to see this beautiful connection between one of our volunteers and healthcare staff.

These are the moments that make it all worth it. Moments that amplify the power of organ donation and transplant. These are the moments that give us all hope and remind us that ultimately, organ donation and transplant are true acts of love that bring people together, forming powerful bonds and connections.

01/14/2026

Calling all secondary school students in grades 10-12!

Every year, BC Transplant awards four “Live Life. Pass It On.” scholarships to students in grades 10-12 who organize an organ donation awareness campaign in their school/communities.

Three individual scholarships are awarded, and one team scholarship can be awarded as well. It all depends on the applications!

A few quick requirements:
- Submit a video or essay explaining your awareness project.
- Reference letter
- Quantifiable examples of the number of people you reached
- Photos/videos from your awareness project.

Check out our website for more details: https://ow.ly/LXx450XXpmL

01/13/2026

This is Sally. She’s an advocate for the joy of giving and helping. She cares and shares as much as she can to family, friends, strangers, and animals. Her dog Kuma and cat Baloo are, naturally, the luckiest in the animal kingdom. Sally is a problem-solver by nature; she’s a human who gets a kick out of completing difficult tasks and overcoming challenge. Even when she’s relaxing, she’s still helping—cleaning, organizing, cooking Korean food, sharing new music with friends and family, and even improving the ambiance of her workplace. While helping is her M.O., she admits to taking well-deserved breaks periodically to check out a new show or movie with a box of buttered popcorn in her lap and a diet coke in the cup holder. We think Sally might have the secret to life.

She definitely knows how to live well.

She also intends to Leave Well. Sally is registered as an organ donor.

Since giving is fundamental to Sally, registering to be an organ donor just made sense: “To be extremely blunt, I can't see any reason not to be a registered donor. What better way to end my life’s journey than to give someone the opportunity to continue theirs.”

Do you feel as inspired by Sally as we do? Sally wants to leave well as an organ donor if the opportunity arises, so she registered her decision for organ donation. You can also start your week on a positive note by registering your decision. Be inspired by Sally, register your decision and then maybe inspire a few others. Let the ripple effect continue and give hope to hundreds of people on the transplant waitlist.

Choose to leave well so others can live well.

Registeryourdecision.ca

01/08/2026

This is Mustajab. He’s the kind of guy everyone wants for a neighbour and friend. If he can help, he will. He gives back because people supported him when he needed it. So you’ll find him volunteering in all sorts of ways: beach clean-ups, soup kitchens, kids education, building schools, and so much more. Giving back has given Mustajab the gift of gratitude. He is grateful for all four seasons, for friends and family, for gardening, television, Mom’s biryani, The Last of Us, and Pickleball. He’s Mr. Positive—a walking, talking ray of light. And he sure lives well.

He also intends to Leave Well.

Mustajab is registered as an organ donor.

He believes everyone deserves the very best life. “I have seen organ donation bring the gift of life to people in my community. It allows them to enjoy a better life and make countless memories with their family, friends, and loved ones.”

We are one week into the new year, be inspired by Mus’ positivity and register your decision on organ donation. It will be an easy task that will take two minutes and create momentum for positivity and happiness in 2026.

Join Mustajab and millions of other Canadians.

Choose to leave well so others can live well.

Registeryourdecision.ca

01/07/2026

This is Griffin. They’re one the most passionate humans we’ve ever met. Griffin credits that to their commitment to embracing their q***r identity and living with authenticity and purpose. They’re a big fan of music that aligns with their mood, Chicken Parm Caesar Salad, and beach days with chosen family, deep conversations, and a healthy dollop of the sillies. Serving their soul and feeling the love lights Griffin up! They’re committed to freedom, joy, and zen, which is pretty much a trifecta of things to be committed to in our opinion. Clearly, Griffin knows how to live well.

They also intend to Leave Well.

Griffin is registered as an organ and tissue donor.

Feeling empowered and empowering others is important to them. “I believe in the power of giving, whether to loved ones or strangers,” Griffin says. “Life is unpredictable and knowing I could help save or improve someone’s life resonates deeply with me. It’s a way to leave a positive mark and show care, even when I’m not around.”

Join Griffin and millions of other Canadians. Start 2026 strong by doing a good act, one day into the new year. Register your decision for organ donation online today, it only takes two minutes, and you will feel amazing which can propel into more positivity and success in 2026.

Choose to leave well so others can live well.

Registeryourdecision.ca

01/05/2026

Kimran’s brother received a kidney transplant and a second chance at life. Kimran is grateful for the special gift her baby brother received. She lives her life well filling it with sunsets, sports, and friendships. She is also studying to be a nurse, doing what she can to give back. Kimran has decided to live well and leave well by registering her decision for organ donation.

It’s the start of 2026 and the perfect time to set a New Year’s resolution that is easy to fulfill with two minutes of your time and your personal health number.

Registeryourdecision.ca for organ donation today and remember to share your wishes with your family.

01/02/2026

This is Kimran. She spent much of her youth bearing witness to her mother’s struggle with health issues and then her brother’s battle with cancer and kidney problems. As a result, she is a passionate advocate for access to medical care for all. She organizes fundraisers to fund medical bills and under-funded medical departments. This advocacy literally saves lives. Kimran is incredibly inspired by her brother, whom she calls the most “positive, resilient, strongest person I know.” And nothing makes her happier than having him in her life. She relishes sunsets, sports, and friendships. She likes to start her days with a solid sweat in the gym and end it with a cozy blanket and Grey’s Anatomy on repeat. We think you’ll agree, Kimran lives well.

She also intends to Leave Well. Kimran is registered as an organ donor.

Advocacy is her heart’s calling and organ donation directly affected her family’s life. “One person’s selfless decision to donate their organs saved my brother’s life. If he hadn’t received a kidney, he would not be able to live his life as a normal kid. The choice to donate doesn’t just affect one person, but an entire family.”

Start the year by registering your decision for organ donation. We see the impact one person’s selfless decision had on Kimran’s entire family. Register now at registeryourdecision.ca and remember to share your wishes with your family.

01/01/2026

Helping others brings Sally the most happiness and fulfillment. You can also start 2026 on a happy and fulfilled note. Register your decision for organ donation today and check off “do a good deed” on the first day of the year.

It is super simple, only takes two minutes and your personal health number. Register today at registeryourdecision.ca.

12/29/2025

Rav is the sister of an organ donor, Michael.

Michael saved five lives with his donation and touched the lives of many more.

Writing a letter to his recipients brought Rav a deep sense of peace and hope. This video from our “Letters from the Heart” series shares the impact the letter correspondence program had on Rav.

Special words shared, from one heart to another.

We know it can be hard to start that letter. For more information about the anonymous correspondence program, please visit https://www.transplant.bc.ca/donor-families

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BC Transplant (BCT), established in 1986, directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across BC. As a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCT is funded through the BC Ministry of Health. BC Transplant believes that the health-restoring benefits of organ transplant services should be available to those individuals who meet the suitability and eligibility criteria for transplantation in British Columbia.