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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.

04/24/2026

Welcome to a day in the life of our Communications & Engagement Coordinator.

From planning content and capturing stories to managing social media and connecting with our community – no two days ever look the same. It’s emails, meetings, creative brainstorms, posting in real time, and always finding new ways to share the impact behind what we do.

Behind every post is a story. Behind every story is a person. But it doesn’t end there. Come along as Divya takes you through her day… or week… or “whatever you want to call it”.

A little bit of everything, all day long. 💚

04/24/2026

That is correct! There is no age limit to register your decision on organ donation. The oldest organ donor in BC was 79 years old. Register your decision and let the medical specialists decide if donation is possible.

Those under 19 years of age can register themselves, or parents/guardians can register on their behalf, as an expressed wish.

✅ Did you know this fact? We are on a mission to increase education about organ donation and transplant! By the way! Remember to check ‘yes’ while filing your taxes. This will allow us to send you an email with educational facts about organ donation and transplant so that you can make an informed decision.

For National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting four amazing volunteers from our BC Transplant volunteer network. Today...
04/23/2026

For National Volunteer Week, we are highlighting four amazing volunteers from our BC Transplant volunteer network. Today it’s Jenna!

Jenna makes a meaningful impact every day as a BC Transplant volunteer. With enthusiasm and openness, she shares her heart transplant journey in a compelling and deeply personal way with healthcare teams across the Interior, as well as recently with Service BC partners at two province-wide meetings. Always ready to lend a hand, Jenna generously makes herself available to support both BC Transplant–led and community focused events in the Kelowna area, helping raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. This National Volunteer Week, we are grateful for Jenna’s passion, willingness, and the powerful way she connects with others through her story.

Thank you, Jenna!

Today we shine a light on Emmy, she has been with BC Transplant since December 2024. Emmy is such an inspirational perso...
04/22/2026

Today we shine a light on Emmy, she has been with BC Transplant since December 2024. Emmy is such an inspirational person with so much to offer.

Since completing onboarding, she has jumped into a wide range of initiatives — leading Operation Popcorn deliveries, supporting the Whitecaps game on Green Shirt Day, engaging with the public at community awareness booths, and courageously sharing her father Neil’s organ donation story with healthcare teams. Emmy is a dependable and inspiring leader whose passion for organ donation is clear in everything she does. This National Volunteer Week, we thank Emmy for the meaningful difference she continues to make by sharing her and her dad’s story with compassion and purpose.

You’re the best Emmy, thank you for everything!

This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on how healthcare choices can impact both people and the planet.New research from the U...
04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reflecting on how healthcare choices can impact both people and the planet.

New research from the University of British Columbia shows that kidney transplants are not only better for patients—they’re also better for the environment, with a much lower climate impact than dialysis.

“Caring for patients and caring for the planet should go hand in hand,” says Dr. Christopher Nguan, a kidney transplant surgeon at Vancouver General Hospital and investigator with the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

Read more: https://ow.ly/3YT150YO1lJ

Today, we highlight Tracy, she has been with BCT since May 2025 and already creating a powerful impact in every encounte...
04/21/2026

Today, we highlight Tracy, she has been with BCT since May 2025 and already creating a powerful impact in every encounter.

Tracy has been a remarkable volunteer with BC Transplant, courageously sharing her brother Brad’s organ donation story with healthcare professionals and nursing students. Sharing her story leaves a lasting emotional impact, helping others truly understand the meaning and life changing power of organ donation. Brad was an organ donor and, in 2023 gave the gift of life to three people. We hear from those who listen to Tracy speak about how meaningful and impactful her story is, and how clearly her deep commitment to organ donation shines through. During National Volunteer Week, we are proud to highlight Tracy and thank her for her courage, compassion, and dedication to honouring Brad’s legacy by openly sharing her family’s organ donation journey.

Thanks Tracy, we appreciate you!

Sue has volunteered with BC Transplant since 2012. She generously shares her time and heart in honour of her daughter, A...
04/20/2026

Sue has volunteered with BC Transplant since 2012. She generously shares her time and heart in honour of her daughter, Amy, an organ donor who gave the gift of life to five people.

Since then, Sue has been a dedicated volunteer, sharing Amy’s story with healthcare professionals, students, and the public, and is always willing to support organ donation awareness events and opportunities. Her strength and courage in openly sharing Amy’s organ donation journey are truly admirable. Sue also organized Amy’s Walk for five years at the high school where Amy was a science teacher, raising funds for a scholarship in her daughter’s name. This National Volunteer Week, we are deeply grateful for Sue and the lasting impact she continues to make.

Simply put, you rock Sue!

04/20/2026

A second chance at life—and a connection that changed two families forever. 💚

During National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, we’re sharing Mark and Ben’s story. Ben’s decision to be an organ donor saved three lives—and a year and a half later, brought his family together with the man who received his liver.

After exchanging anonymous letters, Ben’s mom Holly and sister Courtney met Mark for the first time earlier this year.

See the powerful impact one decision can have on both sides of organ donation and transplantation.

Watch the full video and read the web story at these links:

Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=W76Q78pXbJ4
Web story: https://ow.ly/9kh650YMRhm

Are you registered? One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Registeryourdecision.ca

National Volunteer Week is here, and at BC Transplant, we’re proud to celebrate the volunteers who ignite volunteerism a...
04/19/2026

National Volunteer Week is here, and at BC Transplant, we’re proud to celebrate the volunteers who ignite volunteerism across British Columbia.

This year’s theme, Ignite Volunteerism, shines a light on the passion, commitment, and care that volunteers bring to their communities — and we see that spark every day through our incredible volunteer team. Across the province, 175 BC Transplant volunteers generously give their time, share their stories, and help raise awareness about the life saving impact of organ donation.

This week, and every week, we are deeply grateful for the compassion, courage, and dedication our volunteers bring to this work. Thank you for igniting hope, connection, and change in communities across BC. 💚

A single decision can echo across lifetimes. 💚Organ donation and transplantation have the power to turn loss into life, ...
04/19/2026

A single decision can echo across lifetimes. 💚

Organ donation and transplantation have the power to turn loss into life, grief into hope, and endings into new beginnings. One donor can save up to eight lives, and impact even more through the gift of time, health, and second chances.

Behind every transplant is a story of courage, generosity, and connection. It’s families saying yes in the hardest moments, and recipients getting the chance to see more birthdays, share more laughter, and keep building their futures.

It’s National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, and so today we honour that power – and the lives forever changed because of it. Take the time to learn, register, and talk to your loved ones. Your decision could mean everything to someone else.

Registeryourdecision.ca

As you all know, April is Organ Donation Awareness Month. This year BC Transplant was inspired to try something new. Hav...
04/16/2026

As you all know, April is Organ Donation Awareness Month. This year BC Transplant was inspired to try something new.

Have you seen one of these billboards across the Lower Mainland?

We decided to keep it simple. Registering as an organ donor is simply a good thing. Similar to tacos, sunshine, rainbows and unicorns. We love this idea and we hope you do too!

Now your turn! What are the good things in your life?

Add registering as an organ donor to that list now if you haven’t already: registeryourdecision.ca.

04/15/2026

Guess what! We are halfway through April and that means the deadline for filing your taxes is coming up soon, let’s listen to Ian and get on it.

Oh, and don’t forget to check yes to learn more about organ donation and transplant.

If you think you’re already registered, you can check online with your Personal Health Number at checkyourdecision.ca.

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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.