2024 was a year of hope 💚
We supported transplant patients, mentored donors, partnered with Hope Air, Canadian Blood Services, Canadian Liver Foundation & others, hosted Living Transplant Podcast S5, & advanced GALAM & ACB initiatives.
#LivingOrganDonation#givelifeuhn#charity
At @StFXOCSB, students learned about organ and tissue donation from Kelly Thomson, RN, and Tina Proulx, a lung transplant recipient. A powerful lesson on generosity and hope. @TrilliumGift 🫀🫁
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Yesterday we celebrated the 2024 national awards & recognized 6 outstanding awardees whose remarkable contributions to #CanadasLifeline & the patients we serve save & transform lives. Learn more about these incredible contributors: https://t.co/wt4jxyjtXv
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Devoted #BlueBomber fan & living kidney donor Kelly has been nominated as @CFL Fan of the Year! Learn more & vote - https://t.co/OAYMTdGt0v 💚Good luck Kelly!
Hundreds of Edmonton elementary and junior high students are learning about the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation during Read-In Week, thanks to a special book and @AHS_media
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Talking about organ donation isn’t scary 🎃 The #MightyOrgamites have been busy inspiring kids everywhere to look after their health, each other and the world. #Orgtober#SuperHero
Ontario residents can share their wishes to become organ and tissue donors with loved ones. And remember to register or check to make sure you're registered at https://t.co/zbQiaLn1aL
Start your engines! The https://t.co/1unwfBe3mr team & Heart from the #MightyOrgamites are ready to see you @WinnipegCC. All the action begins today!
What is the Centre for Living Organ Donation? Dr. Nazia Selzner shares its origins and goals, focusing on creating a supportive space for donors and transplant recipients. To learn more, visit https://t.co/eIYvPzkHhX
#centreforlivingorgandonation#transplantation#GiveLifeUHN
The best part of the Transcona Council for Seniors community health fair? “Yes! I’m registered” stories! Frances let us know she heard online registration was where it’s at. Sticker earned! https://t.co/1unwfBe3mr
In a ground breaking global initiative, Canada is set to become one of the first countries to introduce 'Orgtober' to the school calendar in 2024, spearheading organ donation education and early awareness on an international scale.
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#WorldSightDay! #DYK donated cornea is a universal gift? Unlike organs, donated cornea do not have to be matched to a recipient to restore sight. https://t.co/1unwfBe3mr
Forget about October, it's Orgtober – a month that aims to make kids everywhere more aware of their amazing organs 🫁🫀
Become an Orgamites in Canada champion-let teachers/schools in your community know about this exciting & important program. Learn more: https://t.co/uWrL5auzXL
Spending time in classrooms is something we like to do! Thank you Ms. Schoen at J.H. Bruns Collegiate for inviting https://t.co/1unwfBe3mr to engage in a discussion about organ & tissue donation with your students.
Orgtober is here. The mission is to make kids more aware of their amazing organs, then get more families talking about organ donation, and increase the amount of organs donors which will save more lives. Learn more: https://t.co/s6LrBKc9ch
Superheroes wanted! The Mighty Orgamites can help you have courageous and kind conversations about organ donation. Join us in these conversations throughout Orgtober by visiting https://t.co/s6LrBKc9ch to learn more.