Transplant recipients share gratitude as B.C. organ donations hit record high

The gift of organ donation is infinite, affecting more than just the recipient…

Story by Denise Ryan | The Province

Life can change in an instant. You could be in your garage, working on a buddy’s brakes, when the call comes that will save your life. This call, which will bring relief and joy to your family, is coming because somewhere else, another family is experiencing the worst day of their life.

“Living donors who choose to undergo surgery to save a life, and deceased donors and their families who make such a courageous decision amidst their profound loss are truly inspiring, along with all the health-care professionals who support organ donation and transplantation across the province,” said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix in a statement.