8 stories tagged #organ donation

  1. Montreal Father Remembers Daughter Ava After Tragic Bouncy Castle Accident
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    Montreal Father Remembers Daughter Ava After Tragic Bouncy Castle Accident

    Ava Ciampini, 3, died after a bouncy castle was swept up by strong winds in LaSalle. Her father shares memories and the legacy of organ donation.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Alberta Mom Finds 'Beauty' in Organ Donation After Son's Death
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    Alberta Mom Finds 'Beauty' in Organ Donation After Son's Death

    Carrie Balkwill shares the profound impact of her son Brayden's organ and tissue donation following his tragic death, highlighting the gift of life and hope.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  3. Liver Recipient Meets Donor's Mother in Heartfelt Reunion
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    Liver Recipient Meets Donor's Mother in Heartfelt Reunion

    A B.C. liver transplant recipient shares an emotional meeting with the mother of his organ donor, forging a powerful connection.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  4. Shoe Designer Honors Kidney Donor with Special Tribute
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    Shoe Designer Honors Kidney Donor with Special Tribute

    Renowned Vancouver designer John Fluevog releases a custom shoe named 'Patty' to celebrate the life-saving kidney donation from his friend, encouraging organ donation awareness.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Sister's Kidney Gift: Alberta Woman Celebrates 50 Years of Life
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    Sister's Kidney Gift: Alberta Woman Celebrates 50 Years of Life

    A remarkable medical milestone: Beverly Sharp-Samograd marks five decades with a kidney donated by her sister, an exceptionally rare feat in transplant medicine.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Stranger's Gift: A Liver Transplant Grants Kelowna Woman a New Life
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    Stranger's Gift: A Liver Transplant Grants Kelowna Woman a New Life

    A Kelowna woman receives a life-saving liver transplant from a stranger, highlighting the power of altruism and the need for organ donation reform.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Green Shirt Day Honors Logan Boulet's Organ Donation Legacy
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    Green Shirt Day Honors Logan Boulet's Organ Donation Legacy

    Canadians rally for organ donation on Green Shirt Day, honoring the legacy of 21-year-old Logan Boulet after the Humboldt Broncos crash.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. NJ Family's Urgent Plea for Kidney Donor to Save Teen's Life
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    NJ Family's Urgent Plea for Kidney Donor to Save Teen's Life

    A New Jersey family is in a desperate search for a living kidney donor to save their 13-year-old son, Thaddeus, whose remaining kidney is failing.

    4mo ago 2 min read