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“She gave me life and this is me giving it back.” Annie Luong’s mother was living with one kidney since her early 20’s. Her kidney started to weaken and she had to undergo dialysis. Annie volunteered to donate her kidney to her mother. Since she was not a direct match Annie enrolled in the KDP program, where she was a match for someone else, and their donor was a match for Annies mother.

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"She gave me life and this is me giving it back." Annie Luong's mother was living with one kidney since her early 20's. Her kidney started to weaken and she had to undergo dialysis. Annie volunteered to donate her kidney to her mother. Since she was not a direct match Annie enrolled in the KDP program, where she was a match for someone else, and their donor was a match for Annies mother.

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Supporting organ donation every stride of the way! Join Team Transplant at the Constantine Yorkville 5k Run on September 8, 2024.

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Ever wondered about becoming a living organ donor? Here are some FAQs to guide you through! Questions like ‘Who to contact?’, ‘What organs can one donate?’ and ‘Why choose to be a donor?’ are all answered.

Let’s enlighten ourselves and save lives together! 🌟

Ever wondered about becoming a living organ donor? Here are some FAQs to guide you through! Questions like 'Who to contact?', 'What organs can one donate?' and 'Why choose to be a donor?' are all answered.

Let's enlighten ourselves and save lives together! 🌟

Paired Living Donation is like matchmaking for organs! When a patient needs a transplant but their donor isn't a match, they enter a program where they swap donors with another pair in the same boat.

Through careful coordination, both recipients get compatible organs from different donors, creating a chain of transplants that saves lives and spreads hope.

It's a beautiful example of generosity and connection in the transplant community, offering fresh chances for patients and donors alike.

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Meet Dr. Bob Richardson, a kidney specialist who, even after retiring, continued to make a difference. With over 37 years in nephrology, he evaluated countless living kidney donors. As the former head of Toronto General Hospital's living kidney donor program, he witnessed the struggles and bravery of both patients and donors. Inspired by their journeys, Dr. Richardson decided to become an anonymous kidney donor himself.

Going through the same rigorous assessment process, he passed with flying colors. In 2016, at 68, he entered the paired kidney exchange program, sparking a chain that allowed more people to receive life-changing transplants. Dr. Richardson exemplifies compassion in medicine, trusting the system he once worked in to save lives.

Today, he enjoys retirement, indulging in golf, bird watching, tennis, and cherished moments with loved ones.

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Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) is a program that matches transplant candidates with suitable living donors. It gives people the chance to become a living kidney donor while ensuring that someone they want to help receives a needed kidney, even if they are not a direct match.

Canada’s Kidney Paired Donation program is run by Canadian Blood Services, working with the living kidney donation and kidney transplant programs across the country.

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Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) is a program that matches transplant candidates with suitable living donors. It gives people the chance to become a living kidney donor while ensuring that someone they want to help receives a needed kidney, even if they are not a direct match.

Canada’s Kidney Paired Donation program is run by Canadian Blood Services, working with the living kidney donation and kidney transplant programs across the country.

Learn more about Kidney Paired Donation at uhn.ca

Ioanna Roumeliotis is a journalist, mom, and living kidney donor.

Ioanna’s brother was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). He had an urgent need for a transplant after a sudden decline in his kidney health. Ioanna knew immediately that she would be stepping forward as her brother’s donor. She remembers waking up after surgery feeling elated and happy.

Apart from motherhood, living donation is the most meaningful thing she has done is her life and she does not want the scars to fade. Not because she will forget but because of what they represent: love, optimism and hope.

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Ioanna Roumeliotis is a journalist, mom, and living kidney donor.

Ioanna's brother was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). He had an urgent need for a transplant after a sudden decline in his kidney health. Ioanna knew immediately that she would be stepping forward as her brother's donor. She remembers waking up after surgery feeling elated and happy.

Apart from motherhood, living donation is the most meaningful thing she has done is her life and she does not want the scars to fade. Not because she will forget but because of what they represent: love, optimism and hope.

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Kidney transplantation is a journey of hope and healing, marked by compassion and resilience at every turn. 🤝

From the initial evaluation, patients embark on a path guided by skilled medical teams who meticulously assess suitability and provide support through each step. The search for a compatible donor, often a loved one or a selfless stranger, underscores the profound impact of generosity on lives in need.

Surgical expertise brings this hope to fruition, as donors' kidneys find new homes, offering recipients the promise of renewed health and vitality. Post-transplant, a community of caregivers and support networks plays a crucial role in the recovery journey, celebrating milestones and offering solace during challenges. Beyond the medical procedures lies a narrative of human connection and solidarity, where the gift of life transcends boundaries and transforms futures.

Through advocacy and awareness, we champion equitable access to kidney transplantation, ensuring that the journey of renewal remains within reach for all who seek it.

Learn more about the Kidney Transplant Process: https://bit.ly/4aRxM23

Tamara Beardy and Isabelle Flett, two strong women with an unbreakable bond, embody resilience and love in the face of adversity. Tamara, a member of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation, is defined by her compassion, determination, and inner strength.

When doctors revealed that Isabelle would need a kidney transplant earlier than expected, Tamara, juggling the demands of new motherhood, stood by her sister's side, ready to offer her support. Despite the emotional rollercoaster of false hopes and dashed expectations, Tamara remained steadfast in her commitment to help.

Their journey, marked by tears, laughter, and shared moments of vulnerability, ultimately led to a successful transplant, bringing tears of joy and relief to Tamara's eyes. Isabelle, a devoted mother and nurse, faced her own struggles with grace and courage, traveling long distances for medical appointments and grappling with the disappointment of a failed living donor.

However, through it all, the unwavering support of her sister Tamara served as a beacon of hope and strength. Isabelle's experience has not only transformed her life but also enriched her nursing career, enabling her to connect with others on a deeper level and instill hope in those facing similar challenges.

An incredible story of strength, sisterhood, and resilience.

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Liver transplantation embodies a journey of compassion and resilience, where every step is guided by empathy and expertise. From the initial evaluation, through surgery, to the path of recovery, it's a testament to the transformative power of organ donation and the human connection that sustains it.

In the delicate dance of care, patients find solace in the understanding and support of their medical teams. Meanwhile, the selflessness of organ donors and their families shines as a beacon of hope, illuminating the darkest moments with the promise of life renewed.

Surgeons, with skilled hands and compassionate hearts, orchestrate each procedure, not just transplanting organs, but also nurturing dreams and possibilities. And in the tender moments of recovery, patients find strength in the community that surrounds them, celebrating victories and overcoming setbacks together. Beyond medical protocols, liver transplantation is a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of one life touching another.

Through advocacy and awareness, we strive to ensure that this journey of hope remains accessible to all in need.

Learn more about Living Liver Donation at https://bit.ly/4aRxM23.

Today, on World Transplant Day, we honor the transformative impact of organ donation and transplantation. This day celebrates the generosity, resilience, and medical innovation that restore lives. We reflect on the courage of donors and recipients, whose stories highlight the triumph of the human spirit and solidarity.

World Transplant Day also calls for increased awareness, education, and advocacy for organ donation. It urges individuals, communities, and policymakers to support initiatives that promote a culture of giving.

Let us honor donors' legacies, celebrate recipients' resilience, and commit to ensuring equitable access to life-saving treatments. Each transplant symbolizes compassion and the promise of a brighter, healthier future.
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Shelley Handrigan is a devoted mother of two small children who faced a profound family challenge when her brother was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teenager, later compounded by primary sclerosing cholangitis, necessitating a liver transplant.

This diagnosis instilled pure terror in their family, but upon hearing the word “transplant,” Shelley knew she wanted to help. Enduring numerous tests, she discovered that a deceased donor portal vein would be crucial for the surgery’s success. Despite the challenges, everything fell into place, culminating in a successful operation.

To learn more about Shelley’s story, visit the link in our bio.

Shelley Handrigan is a devoted mother of two small children who faced a profound family challenge when her brother was diagnosed with Crohn's disease as a teenager, later compounded by primary sclerosing cholangitis, necessitating a liver transplant.

This diagnosis instilled pure terror in their family, but upon hearing the word "transplant," Shelley knew she wanted to help. Enduring numerous tests, she discovered that a deceased donor portal vein would be crucial for the surgery's success. Despite the challenges, everything fell into place, culminating in a successful operation.

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Cousins Christine and Cristina underwent a life-saving kidney transplant in 2019 when Cristina was diagnosed with end stage renal failure.

Desperately needing this donation, Christine underwent vigorous testing and was able to donate to Cristina, saving her life.

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“I believe living donors are ordinary individuals who perform extraordinary acts.”

Sonia Munoz, a living liver donor to her father Jaime, is approaching their five-year transplant anniversary!

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Cousins Christine and Cristina underwent a life-saving kidney transplant in 2019 when Cristina was diagnosed with end stage renal failure.

Desperately needing this donation, Christine underwent vigorous testing and was able to donate to Cristina, saving her life.

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Our Living Donor Program is designed to help those who are looking to donate a kidney or a piece of their liver to a person with end-stage kidney or liver disease.

To learn more about becoming a living donor, please visit us at https://bit.ly/441uFCA

"I believe living donors are ordinary individuals who perform extraordinary acts." Sonia Munoz, a living liver donor to her father Jaime, is approaching their five-year transplant anniversary!

To learn more about this amazing duo, visit us at greatactions.ca/

The National Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) program is an interprovincial organ sharing program operated by Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with Canada’s living kidney donation and kidney transplant programs. The KPD program gives individuals an opportunity to become a living donor and donate a kidney to someone in need, and in doing so, provide transplant candidates an increased opportunity to receive a transplant.

Any adult who is in general good health can be assessed to become a living kidney donor.

If you are interested in learning more about participating in this program, please visit https://www.blood.ca/en/organs-tissues

Jaime Watt, a pillar in the community was diagnosed with end stage renal failure and when his partner, Paul found out about Jaime's health he immediately stepped up and after months of testing, became his living kidney donor.

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The number of people that are Canadian that are in need of a liver or kidney transplant. Could you be a match?

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Saskatchewan transplant surgeon, Dr. Mike Moser discusses how far we’ve come in terms of advancements in surgery and how “easy” living donation has become over the last few decades.

With laparoscopy, a type of keyhole surgery, donors are typically able to return to normal activities within a matter of weeks and recipients also have a much shorter recovery time when compared to an open procedure.

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Thank you to everyone who donates. Not only organs, but blood and plasma.

Thank you for stepping up and giving those in need a second chance at life.

A touching story of husband and wife.

Bruce and Judy McCuskee share their story of living donor donation and the impact that donors of all kinds have on our lives.

To hear more of their story and learn more about donating, visit greatactions.ca