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Ashley Brown is living proof of what organ donation means
Even though it was just before her own birthday, Ashley Brown was the one who was giving gifts.
Brodie McCarthy Saved the Lives of 5 Islanders
Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family’s decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people.
Trina Doyle saves life of child she never met
Trina Doyle volunteered to be a living donor and went through the surgery in Toronto to remove part of her liver, but it wasn’t until she received a letter from the recipient’s family that she truly understood how important her decision was.
Why this Island woman is giving part of her liver to a complete stranger
Trina Doyle signed up to become an anonymous donor and just a few months later got the call.
Ashley Brown is living proof of what organ donation means
Even though it was just before her own birthday, Ashley Brown was the one who was giving gifts.
Trina Doyle saves life of child she never met
Trina Doyle volunteered to be a living donor and went through the surgery in Toronto to remove part of her liver, but it wasn’t until she received a letter from the recipient’s family that she truly understood how important her decision was.
Brodie McCarthy Saved the Lives of 5 Islanders
Lisa McCarthy is encouraging others to become registered organ donors after their family’s decision to donate her son’s organs saved the lives of five other people.
Why this Island woman is giving part of her liver to a complete stranger
Trina Doyle signed up to become an anonymous donor and just a few months later got the call.
Organ Donation: Giving- and receiving- the gift of life
The gift of life is something most parents give their child only once. But not Crystal Ogden.
Hara Kempton needed a liver. Her friend stepped up as her donor
Hara Kempton says it’s hard to believe she has a new liver- and she still finds it amazing that the gift came from a friend.
Recipient Stories
Cathy Binette: The Power of Organ Donation
Cathy Binette knows first-hand the power of an organ donation – and she encourages Islanders to use a new online tool to register to be a donor.
Debbie Keough-Croken: A Renewed Life
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
Cheryl Castellani: My Sister Saved my Life
A Nova Scotia woman with a new lease on life was reunited this Thanksgiving with the sister on P.E.I. who gave her the gift of a life-saving transplant surgery more than two months ago.
The Phone Call of Second Chances
Almost three years ago, Bobby Joe MacDonald finally received the call he had been waiting for. After a lifetime of breathing difficulties, he was getting new lungs.
Ann Bolger: A second kidney miracle
Ann Bolger has advocated for organ donation for decades, and recently, she became the recipient of a life-saving kidney donated by a grieving family.
Darcy Barry: I get to play with my kids again
Darcy Barry didn’t know what to do when he learned his kidney was failing him. About four years ago the Morell, P.E.I., man was told by doctors that he had “excess protein” in his kidney. His condition quickly grew worse. and soon he started kidney dialysis.
How two strangers became kidney twins
Annie MacDonald and Kim Moncion were strangers once, living close to each other but not knowing they’d be forever bound by the new lives given to them by the same organ donor.
Nathan Bushey: when life hands you a kidney
FORTUNE BRIDGE — When life hands you a new kidney, sometimes you just need a tomato sandwich. That’s how Nathan Bushey felt after his ordeal was over and he finally made it home and to hug his dog Habby.
Cathy Binette: The Power of Organ Donation
Cathy Binette knows first-hand the power of an organ donation – and she encourages Islanders to use a new online tool to register to be a donor.
Cheryl Castellani: My Sister Saved my Life
A Nova Scotia woman with a new lease on life was reunited this Thanksgiving with the sister on P.E.I. who gave her the gift of a life-saving transplant surgery more than two months ago.
Ann Bolger: A second kidney miracle
Ann Bolger has advocated for organ donation for decades, and recently, she became the recipient of a life-saving kidney donated by a grieving family.
How two strangers became kidney twins
Annie MacDonald and Kim Moncion were strangers once, living close to each other but not knowing they’d be forever bound by the new lives given to them by the same organ donor.
Debbie Keough-Croken: A Renewed Life
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
The Phone Call of Second Chances
Almost three years ago, Bobby Joe MacDonald finally received the call he had been waiting for. After a lifetime of breathing difficulties, he was getting new lungs.
Darcy Barry: I get to play with my kids again
Darcy Barry didn’t know what to do when he learned his kidney was failing him. About four years ago the Morell, P.E.I., man was told by doctors that he had “excess protein” in his kidney. His condition quickly grew worse. and soon he started kidney dialysis.
Nathan Bushey: when life hands you a kidney
FORTUNE BRIDGE — When life hands you a new kidney, sometimes you just need a tomato sandwich. That’s how Nathan Bushey felt after his ordeal was over and he finally made it home and to hug his dog Habby.
Mother of toddler who received a heart transplant urges everyone to say yes to donation
“It’s a huge gift,” Kali Dawson says when she thinks about the impact a heart transplant has had on her two year old son.
Donated kidney is "a gift" says Island man
An Island man who has been advocating for kidney donation and spent more than five years on dialysis finally has a new kidney.
Cathy Binette: The Power of Organ Donation
Cathy Binette knows first-hand the power of an organ donation – and she encourages Islanders to use a new online tool to register to be a donor.
Cheryl Castellani: My Sister Saved my Life
A Nova Scotia woman with a new lease on life was reunited this Thanksgiving with the sister on P.E.I. who gave her the gift of a life-saving transplant surgery more than two months ago.
Ann Bolger: A second kidney miracle
Ann Bolger has advocated for organ donation for decades, and recently, she became the recipient of a life-saving kidney donated by a grieving family.
How two strangers became kidney twins
Annie MacDonald and Kim Moncion were strangers once, living close to each other but not knowing they’d be forever bound by the new lives given to them by the same organ donor.
Debbie Keough-Croken: A Renewed Life
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
The Phone Call of Second Chances
Almost three years ago, Bobby Joe MacDonald finally received the call he had been waiting for. After a lifetime of breathing difficulties, he was getting new lungs.
Darcy Barry: I get to play with my kids again
Darcy Barry didn’t know what to do when he learned his kidney was failing him. About four years ago the Morell, P.E.I., man was told by doctors that he had “excess protein” in his kidney. His condition quickly grew worse. and soon he started kidney dialysis.
Nathan Bushey: when life hands you a kidney
FORTUNE BRIDGE — When life hands you a new kidney, sometimes you just need a tomato sandwich. That’s how Nathan Bushey felt after his ordeal was over and he finally made it home and to hug his dog Habby.
22 year old looks forward to wellness after liver transplant
“I’m definitely going to be an organ donor now,” said Kemp, trying to keep the tears from her eyes, unable to finish the sentence, “When it hits home….”
Summerside resident Gordon MacFarlane shares successful transplant story
he got a call from one of the nurses from Halifax, asking if he wanted to come over for a transplant. His only response was: “Yeah I do.”
Cathy Binette: The Power of Organ Donation
Cathy Binette knows first-hand the power of an organ donation – and she encourages Islanders to use a new online tool to register to be a donor.
Cheryl Castellani: My Sister Saved my Life
A Nova Scotia woman with a new lease on life was reunited this Thanksgiving with the sister on P.E.I. who gave her the gift of a life-saving transplant surgery more than two months ago.
Ann Bolger: A second kidney miracle
Ann Bolger has advocated for organ donation for decades, and recently, she became the recipient of a life-saving kidney donated by a grieving family.
How two strangers became kidney twins
Annie MacDonald and Kim Moncion were strangers once, living close to each other but not knowing they’d be forever bound by the new lives given to them by the same organ donor.
Debbie Keough-Croken: A Renewed Life
Debbie Keough-Croken will never meet the woman who saved her life. But she’s encouraging others to follow that woman’s example by making a commitment to being an organ donor.
The Phone Call of Second Chances
Almost three years ago, Bobby Joe MacDonald finally received the call he had been waiting for. After a lifetime of breathing difficulties, he was getting new lungs.
Darcy Barry: I get to play with my kids again
Darcy Barry didn’t know what to do when he learned his kidney was failing him. About four years ago the Morell, P.E.I., man was told by doctors that he had “excess protein” in his kidney. His condition quickly grew worse. and soon he started kidney dialysis.
Nathan Bushey: when life hands you a kidney
FORTUNE BRIDGE — When life hands you a new kidney, sometimes you just need a tomato sandwich. That’s how Nathan Bushey felt after his ordeal was over and he finally made it home and to hug his dog Habby.
Program Stories
Help Save a Life
Gordon MacFarlane and Carleigh MacLeod know the power of an organ or tissue donation – and both are encouraging Islanders to change someone’s life by registering to be a donor.
Make It Zero
P.E.I. has launched a new campaign to encourage Islanders to become organ donors called Make it Zero, as part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness week.
Help Save a Life
Make It Zero
P.E.I. has launched a new campaign to encourage Islanders to become organ donors called Make it Zero, as part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness week.