BC Transplant

BC Transplant Privacy policy: http://www.phsa.ca/privacy BC Transplant (BCT), established in 1986, directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across BC.

Register as an organ donor: https://registeryourdecision.ca
**Please note, BC Transplant reserves the right to remove any information posted that jeopardizes donor and/or recipient confidentiality. As an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCT is funded through the BC Ministry of Health. BC Transplant oversees all aspects of organ donation and transplant as well as the B.C. Organ Donor Registry.

08/28/2025

With summer coming to an end, we are sure everyone is trying to fit in special moments like time with loved ones, sunsets, enjoying warm temperatures and longer evenings.

Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful. Organ donation is a similar concept - difficult endings with the silver lining of beauty and hope.

It is never a bad idea to expand your knowledge. Learn more about organ donation and transplant by watching the seven vi...
08/27/2025

It is never a bad idea to expand your knowledge. Learn more about organ donation and transplant by watching the seven videos our Organ Donation and Hospital Development team put together.

This first video helps to explain why you should consider registering as an organ donor and sharing the decision with your family.

Link to video: https://youtu.be/mS59NgvieW4?feature=shared

Did you know it is this easy to register your decision for organ donation?It only takes two minutes, and you will comple...
08/26/2025

Did you know it is this easy to register your decision for organ donation?

It only takes two minutes, and you will complete your good deed for the day!

By the way, let’s not forget that registering your decision for organ donation is for deceased donation, living donation is an entirely different process.

Register now at registeryourdecision.ca.

We always love to hear from students who are past winners of our “Live Life. Pass It On. Scholarship.” Niharika was one ...
08/22/2025

We always love to hear from students who are past winners of our “Live Life. Pass It On. Scholarship.” Niharika was one of four recipients from the 2023/24 school year.

This year, Niharika’s goal is to raise awareness for organ donation and transplant in the South Asian community. Over the long weekend on Aug 3 and 4, Nikharika set up an information table and encouraged registrations at the temple where there were celebrations ongoing for various festivals.

Thank you, Niharika, for everything you’re doing in your community, we appreciate you!

CTA’s annual Transplant Trot is just around the corner!This year, it will take place on Sunday, September 21 at Burnaby ...
08/19/2025

CTA’s annual Transplant Trot is just around the corner!

This year, it will take place on Sunday, September 21 at Burnaby Central Park starting at 8:30am.

Join transplant recipients, donor families and living donors as they ‘trot’ together to celebrate life and have some fun! There will be prizes, awards, swag, sweets and lots of great conversations.

See you all there!

Link for more information: https://ow.ly/6qaC50WIvG4

Canadian Transplant Association - British Columbia

Did you know? The priority of all healthcare professionals is always to save life. In Canada, organ donation is never c...
08/18/2025

Did you know?

The priority of all healthcare professionals is always to save life. In Canada, organ donation is never considered until all lifesaving efforts have been exhausted and after doctors confirm that a person has passed away.

There is also strict separation between intensive care units and transplant teams. Transplant professionals have no role in the care of dying patients who may become organ donors, the management of end-of-life care and the determination of death.

In BC, hospital teams also don’t know if a patient has a registered decision on organ donation. That decision is confidential and only accessed by the BC Transplant team after two medical professionals determine a patient has no hope of survival.

There are more than 600 British Columbians waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant right now. It is only through the generosity of organ donors, their families and trust in the health system, and the professionals who support them before, during, and after donation, that lifesaving transplants are possible.

Over the long weekend, BCT walked in the Pride Parade alongside Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA and many oth...
08/12/2025

Over the long weekend, BCT walked in the Pride Parade alongside Provincial Health Services Authority - PHSA and many other partner programs. Griffin and Leah represented BCT and our love and care for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community!

Since June, BCT has been raising awareness for organ donation and transplant within the LGBTQIA+ community to clear misconceptions and show our clear approach to inclusivity and equality.

Learn more at 7facts.ca and you will find the link to the specialized FAQs.

Share with a friend! Support us as we work to clear all confusion and increase exposure of organ donation and transplant.

08/12/2025

Don’t let myths cloud the truth about organ donation! Our series is here to help clear the air.

Doctors always prioritize saving your life, and organ donation is only considered after all life-saving efforts have been exhausted. Two doctors not involved in transplantation must declare death before organ donation can proceed. Let‘s spread the truth and encourage more people to register as donors.

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute shared a story on the risk of post-traumatic stress in pediatric solid organ t...
08/08/2025

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute shared a story on the risk of post-traumatic stress in pediatric solid organ transplant patients.

“Solid organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage organ failure. However, many young patients face traumatic medical challenges along the way, including invasive diagnostic tests and procedures, life-threatening illnesses, and time in intensive care.”

Growing up with an organ transplant is not only different but can bring out many difficult emotions and reactions to the lifestyle they need to follow. “Researchers found that more than one in five of the young transplant recipients screened (including heart, kidney, and liver transplant recipients) were at significant risk of PTSD.”

Read the full story here to learn more about the findings and research here: https://ow.ly/eu9p50WCeje

08/07/2025

We are excited to congratulate Dr. John Yee for his appointment to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.

Dr. Yee has been recognized for his life-saving leadership in lung transplantation and cancer screening. He has played a significant role in organ donation and transplantation over the past 20 years. Recently featured in Transplant Stories, Dr. Yee attends to every patient with care, humility and compassion. He has performed 97% of BC’s lung transplant so far gifting many individuals a second chance at life.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Yee for this well-deserved honour! Congratulations Dr. Yee and thank you for all that you do for patients and families.

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Transplant Stories

Organ donors are superheroes. So are donor families. The selfless decision to donate your organs is one that is precious...
08/06/2025

Organ donors are superheroes. So are donor families. The selfless decision to donate your organs is one that is precious and invaluable. So, registering to be an organ donor is signing up to potentially be a superhero one day!

Reach out to us if you would like a guest speaker to attend and share more on their personal connection to organ donation and transplant with your team, class or program.

Feel free to send us a DM or email us at info@bct.phsa.ca.

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BC Transplant (BCT), established in 1986, directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across BC. As a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, BCT is funded through the BC Ministry of Health. BC Transplant believes that the health-restoring benefits of organ transplant services should be available to those individuals who meet the suitability and eligibility criteria for transplantation in British Columbia.