Transplant Manitoba-Gift of Life

Transplant Manitoba-Gift of Life You could save a life. Sign up online to be an organ & tissue donor using www.signupforlife.ca today!

The Transplant Manitoba - Gift of Life team coordinates deceased organ donation, manages the living kidney donor program and promotes awareness of organ donation. The program does not engage in patient discussions online and cannot advocate for specific donor matches for recipients.

We don’t know the finer points of golf, but we do know it only takes two minutes to register intent to be an organ and t...
08/07/2025

We don’t know the finer points of golf, but we do know it only takes two minutes to register intent to be an organ and tissue donor using Manitoba’s online donor registry, www.signupforlife.ca 😊⛳

We had an amazing time on the greens last week during TWCC's annual golf tournament. We met some fab foursomes featuring families, fellow co-workers and friends who were out enjoying a gorgeous day on the links while supporting the TWCC Scholarship Fund, an initiative that assists Indigenous students in establishing or furthering their careers through post-secondary studies and educational programs.

As golfers lined up for their play at Hole 11, we shared information about how to register intent to be a donor using Manitoba’s online donor registry, www.signupforlife.ca. Volunteer Penny also shared her living donation experience and in turn we heard other inspiring stories from transplant recipients and donor families. Thank you for sharing your stories 💚

Many thanks to TWCC for inviting our team out to their 20th annual golf tournament. A truly marvelous event!

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. It has only been raised because someone...
08/05/2025

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. It has only been raised because someone has offered a life-saving gift either through living or deceased organ donation to others in need. The flag serves as a tribute to the donor and honours the courage, compassion and generosity behind the decision to say yes to organ donation, and acknowledges this act of kindness. Thank you.

Her reign as CFL Fan of The Year has commenced! www.signupforlife.ca had an audience with Kelly in the Garden of Life be...
08/01/2025

Her reign as CFL Fan of The Year has commenced!

www.signupforlife.ca had an audience with Kelly in the Garden of Life before the July 18th Winnipeg Blue Bombers game for a chat to catch up on her plans for the year 👸👑🥿🏈

A quick recap – a devoted fan, Kelly earned the CFL Fan of The Year title and is using the opportunity to combine several passions in her life; her love of football and her desire to raise awareness about living kidney donation. Kelly participated in Kidney Paired Donation program through Canadian Blood Services and donated a kidney so her husband could receive a gifted kidney in return.

Wearing a custom pageant sash and a tiny gold kidney around her neck (a gift from her husband to replace the one she donated), Kelly plans to go to every stadium this season to cheer for the Blue Bombers and spark important, life-saving conversations about organ donation. “As soon as this happened, I knew I would use this as a platform to discuss organ donation,” said Kelly after learning she had won the title. “This is my opportunity to be in the public eye, and my mission is to raise awareness.”

She says the sash is already working its magic. People come up to her to ask about it and she happily explains why she is sporting it. “Anytime I can share her story, someone else is going to benefit.”

If organ and tissue donation is important to you, talk with the people in your life and register your intent to be a donor using Manitoba’s online donor registry, www.signupforlife.ca.

Curious about living donation? Visit the Canadian Blood Services at https://www.blood.ca/en/organs-tissues/living-donation for more info.

The www.signupforlife.ca team was delighted to pick up the phone and be connected with so many people to share informati...
07/30/2025

The www.signupforlife.ca team was delighted to pick up the phone and be connected with so many people to share information about organ and tissue donation and how to register intent to be a donor! Seniors Without Walls is a free A & O: Support Services for Older Adults program for Manitobans 55+ that provides educational and recreational programming in a fun and interactive atmosphere over the phone.

Last month volunteer Bonnie joined the Seniors Without Walls presentation to talk about her life living with kidney failure and how the gift of a kidney through living donation changed her life. It is a true joy to work with volunteers like Bonnie. Opening up and speaking frankly about the difficulties of living with a failing organ and sharing what a gift of life makes possible really resonates with those in attendance and underscores just how important it is to talk about donation with family and friends, and registering to be a donor using Manitoba’s online donor registry, www.signupforlife.ca.

Thanks to all for joining us! 📞☎ 😊

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. It has been raised in honour of a donor...
07/28/2025

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. It has been raised in honour of a donor – someone who has offered a life-saving gift to others in need either through living or deceased organ donation. The raising of the flag is a tribute to the courage, compassion and generosity of the donor and recognizes the decision to say yes to organ donation. Thank you.

Last summer we went on a step-by-step tour of the process involved in the making of the distinctive blue and green kidne...
07/25/2025

Last summer we went on a step-by-step tour of the process involved in the making of the distinctive blue and green kidney pillows that are gifted to new recipients and living kidney donors to help them during recovery. The amazing Bell MTS Volunteers - MB carefully handcraft these pillows, and each one is packed with kindness at every single stage. After spending just a few minutes with these wonderful people during a work session, we knew they were special and we aren’t the only ones who think so!

This busy group was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Philanthropic Group Recipient by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Manitoba Chapter this past November, and they certainly earned it. The award recognizes recognizing the significant contributions of philanthropy and the individuals who actively participate in the philanthropic community, enriching our world through their generosity and dedication.

The mission of the Bell MTS Volunteers is to provide a means of friendly association for current and retired employees and foster continuing fellowship and a spirit of volunteerism, while providing materials and services that respond to community needs. In addition to supply kidney pillows, each year they make 900 red heart pillows for cardiac patients at St. Boniface Hospital. Family and friends of former staff are welcome to volunteer as well, and we’re told none of their pillows have ever been in a pillow fight 😊

Congratulations on the well-deserved recognition and thank you for providing supportive pillows to so many Manitoba patients 💚💙

To better understand how food insecurity affects transplant families across Canada, a University of Alberta team is cond...
07/24/2025

To better understand how food insecurity affects transplant families across Canada, a University of Alberta team is conducting a survey to explore how household food access may influence diet quality, mental health and quality of life in children who have undergone liver, kidney, or multi-organ transplant.

If you are a parent or caregiver to children and teens 18 and under and would like to participate in this anonymous, 10-minute survey, go to the study’s link:

https://redcap.ualberta.ca/surveys/?s=PKDX8DHEEMFJN9XK

A stellar cast and crew! Thank you Hockey Gives Blood and Canadian Blood Services for supporting this collaborative init...
07/22/2025

A stellar cast and crew! Thank you Hockey Gives Blood and Canadian Blood Services for supporting this collaborative initiative 💚

So excited about a new collaboration Transplant Manitoba – Gift of Life is working on with Hockey Gives Blood in partner...
07/22/2025

So excited about a new collaboration Transplant Manitoba – Gift of Life is working on with Hockey Gives Blood in partnership with Canadian Blood Services! The www.signupforlife.ca team was on location in , Manitoba last week on a video shoot featuring some incredibly talented street hockey players. Looking forward to sharing more about this inspiring initiative as it all comes together.

Many thanks to the Hatcher family for participating in this project 💚

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. This specially designed flag is only ra...
07/21/2025

The Gift of Life flag is flying today at HSC_Winnipeg and St. Boniface Hospital. This specially designed flag is only raised after someone has offered a life-saving gift to others in need either through living or deceased organ donation. The raising of the flag honours the courage, compassion and generosity of the donor and recognizes the decision to say yes to organ donation. Thank you.

The www.signupforlife.ca team is heading to the fairway! Big thanks to Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) ...
07/18/2025

The www.signupforlife.ca team is heading to the fairway! Big thanks to Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (TWCC) for inviting us to be part of their 20th anniversary golf tournament. This fundraising event supports the TWCC Scholarship Fund, an initiative that assists Indigenous students in establishing or furthering their careers through post-secondary studies and educational programs. Deadline is coming up next week so for more info, please go to https://twcc.ca/twcc-golf-tournament/

The www.signupforlife.ca team appreciates the opportunity to get out into the community to share information about what it means to give a gift of life and how to register intent to be an organ and tissue donor. Thanks for the invitation TWCC! We are looking forward to meeting the sponsors, golfers, and volunteers participating in this signature event and enjoying our day on the greens ⛳

The energy at 7-Eleven’s birthday tailgate party at the 1622 St. Mary’s Rd location was incredible! This annual outdoor ...
07/18/2025

The energy at 7-Eleven’s birthday tailgate party at the 1622 St. Mary’s Rd location was incredible! This annual outdoor community celebration had music, games, special guests and lots of lively activities for everyone, and the www.signupforlife.ca team was delighted to be part of the action on July 11!

We had fun with the and seeing how well kids, parents, teens and 7-Eleven fans of all ages know where all their life-saving organs fit which sparked a lot of conversations about organ function and how hard they work to support our health.

We had a great time under our canopy! We also found time to chat about how to register to be an organ and tissue donor using Manitoba’s online donor registry, www.signupforlife.ca. Hint – it isn’t on your driver’s licence and hasn’t been for more than 20 years. Registering online takes just two minutes and three pieces of information – your name, birthdate and nine-digit Manitoba Health card number.

Many thanks to area leader Natalie and market leader Cheryl for inviting us to be part of the festivities! We felt so welcome ❤💚

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http://www.signupforlife.ca/

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The Transplant Manitoba - Gift of Life team coordinates deceased organ donation, manages the living kidney donor program and promotes awareness of organ donation.

In recognition of those who have chosen to offer the gift of life to others either through living or deceased donation, the Gift of Flag will rise in their honour. Often the flag will rise in tribute to both living and deceased donors at the same time. Out of respect for all donors and their families that the flag will be important to, do not post identifying comments on our page.

The program does not engage in patient discussions online and cannot advocate for specific donor matches for recipients.

As healthcare providers, we are careful with all of the information on our page. We encourage people to share and comment, but we respectfully ask that identifying information not be posted to our page.