{"id":25577,"date":"2023-09-11T10:06:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?p=25577"},"modified":"2023-09-12T08:44:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:44:34","slug":"ldw2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/ldw2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Transforming Lives through Living Donation: Join us for Living Donation Week 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Living Donation Week\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Living Donation Week<\/strong> is an annual event, organized by the University Health Network (UHN) Centre for Living Organ Donation, that aims to create awareness, improve access and equity in living organ donation, and celebrate the incredible individuals who have chosen to save lives through this selfless act. This year, the event is taking place from September 10-16<\/strong>, for a week filled with virtual and in-person events, social media campaigns, and inspiring stories.<\/p>\n

The event also strives to shine a spotlight on the significance of living organ donation and the impact it can have on the lives of individuals awaiting a transplant. By fostering awareness, the event aims to educate the public about the importance of organ donation and inspire more individuals to become living donors. Through social media campaigns and free events, the hope is to eliminate barriers and ensure equitable access to living organ donation for all.<\/p>\n

Join us in sharing gratitude, hope, light, education and information!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i>Access the LDW website<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>Register to LDW Events<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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CDTRP Special Interview with Julia King<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

In this special interview for Living Donation Week, St\u00e9phanie, CDTRP Communications & Events Manager, sat down with Julia King<\/strong>, Emergency Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health and two-time living organ donor. In an act of selflessness, Julia donated both a portion of her liver and a kidney to help two strangers on the waiting list. <\/span>As an active participant in donation and transplantation research and a member of the CDTRP Patient, Family, and Donor Partnership Platform, Julia shared her inspiring journey and provided valuable insights for those considering living donation.<\/span>
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\nJulia’s interview serves as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of living donation. Her unwavering commitment to advancing donation and transplantation research is truly inspiring, making her an invaluable member of the CDTRP community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listen to the interview below.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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