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Organ Donation: The Gift of Life

Hundreds of Canadians die each year while waiting for an organ transplant. Underlying this unfortunate statistic is the fact that only a fraction of Canadians register as donors, leaving Canada with lower donation rates than many countries, including the United States.

Giving life to others: Tani’s gift

Tani Goodman died when he was 17, but he has given life to others.

The need for donors

There are over 4,000 people in Canada right now who are waiting for an organ transplant. If they receive the organ or organs they need, their lives could be saved or greatly enhanced.

Organ donation and religion

Are you worried that organ donation is against your religion? Actually, most religions encourage it.

Talk to your family about organ donation

Do you know your loved ones’ wishes regarding organ donation? Although the majority of Canadians support organ donation, less than 20% have made arrangements to become a donor.