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Transplant Trot - BC
The Transplant Trot is an inspirational 1km or 5km walk/run dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of organ donation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This event is not just a walk—it's a step towards saving lives and motivating others.
8:30AM - 9:45AM PT - Registration
10:00AM - 12:00PM PT - Run/Walk
Location: Burnaby Central Park next to Swanguard Stadium
Learn more here.
Larry's 50th Kidneyversary Transplant Trot
On Sunday, June 9, Larry & Bev Kreklewich of Melville, Saskatchewan are hosting the Canadian Transplant Association’s “Transplant Trot” to honor the 50th Anniversary of Larry’s successful kidney transplant.
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story. Calgary Screening
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Documentary premiere & Q&A panel discussion presented by Canadian Blood Services
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Film Synopsis: In November of 2020, high school basketball star Dylan Kalambay’s world turned upside down. He experienced heart failure at the young age of 16. Over the next 6 months he had open heart surgery and not long after, thanks to the generosity of an organ donor and their family, Dylan received a life-saving heart transplant. In September of 2021, after a long and challenging recovery, Dylan stepped back onto the court… The film Heart & Sole follows his journey, forward as Dylan continues to pursue his dreams on the court, while off of it he tries to comprehend his second chance at life and his new identity as a transplant recipient.
Heart and Sole features Toronto Raptors world champion and NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, University of Calgary Dinos head coach Dan Vanhooren, and Toby and Bernadine Boulet, parents of Logan Boulet who inspired more than 100,000 to become registered organ donors following the Humboldt bus crash in 2018.
Directed by Michael Hamilton and Produced by Game Seven Media (@game_7_media), in association with Ridley College, Heart and Sole - the Dylan Kalambay Story is presented by Canadian Blood Services on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation community.
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story. Edmonton Screening
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Documentary premiere & Q&A panel discussion presented by Canadian Blood Services
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Film Synopsis: In November of 2020, high school basketball star Dylan Kalambay’s world turned upside down. He experienced heart failure at the young age of 16. Over the next 6 months he had open heart surgery and not long after, thanks to the generosity of an organ donor and their family, Dylan received a life-saving heart transplant. In September of 2021, after a long and challenging recovery, Dylan stepped back onto the court… The film Heart & Sole follows his journey, forward as Dylan continues to pursue his dreams on the court, while off of it he tries to comprehend his second chance at life and his new identity as a transplant recipient.
Heart and Sole features Toronto Raptors world champion and NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, University of Calgary Dinos head coach Dan Vanhooren, and Toby and Bernadine Boulet, parents of Logan Boulet who inspired more than 100,000 to become registered organ donors following the Humboldt bus crash in 2018.
Directed by Michael Hamilton and Produced by Game Seven Media (@game_7_media), in association with Ridley College, Heart and Sole - the Dylan Kalambay Story is presented by Canadian Blood Services on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation community.
Transplant Next Conversations - Webinar
Participating in Research as a Patient Partner
You are invited to join the World Transplant Games TRANSPLANT NEXT CONVERSATIONS webinar focused on how parents and families can get involved in transplant research.
Kristi Coldwell is the Senior Advisor for Transplant Research Advocacy at the Transplant Research Foundation of BC.
Having undergone a heart transplant as a teenager due to congenital heart disease, Kristi is acutely aware of the role research plays in improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
She believes patients and caregivers have an important role in shaping and informing health research to ensure it is meaningful and accountable to all stakeholders.
Elaine Yong is, first and foremost, the mother of a pediatric heart transplant recipient.
She is also actively involved in research as a patient partner with the Canadian Donation and Transplant Research Program and several specific research projects. Elaine sits on the board of the Transplant Research Foundation of B.C., actively fundraising to support pediatric transplant research.
Professionally, she is currently the Manager of Communications and Community Engagement at BC Transplant. Elaine was an award winning journalist before moving into healthcare communications in 2015.
Dartmouth, NS - Transplant Trot
The Transplant Trot is a 1km, 5km or 10km fun run/walk and it's mission is twofold; to raise awareness around organ and tissue donation and to connect Transplant recipients while encouraging them to live active lives being held in many communities across Canada.
Join us Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 AM. Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-transplant-associationlassociation-canadien-ne-po/events/transplant-trot-2023-dartmouth-nova-scotia
BC Transplant Trot
Join us September 24! The Transplant Trot is a vibrant and inclusive 1 and 5 km fun run/walk that serves a dual purpose - to raise awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation, and to foster connections within the Transplant Community while inspiring a healthier lifestyle for all.
Harbour Grace Transpant Trot
Join us for the 2023 Harbour Grace Transplant Trot
The Transplant Trot is a fun and inclusive 1km walk or 5km run/walk to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation, and to inspiring a healthier lifestyle for all.
Virtual National Transplant Trot
September 2023 - Run, Walk, Bike in support of the CTA
BC Transplant Family Picnic
This free event is organized by the Canadian Transplant Association - BC and the Children's Organ Transplant Society. It is open to all transplant families and promises to be a whole lot of fun! Food, refreshments, crafts and games all provided.
CTA AGM
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and learn what’s happening at CTA.
Simply log in here at:
3pm PT
4pm MT
5pm CT
6pm ET
7pm AT
7:30pm NT
World Transplant Games Perth
Early Bird Registration now open for the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia, April 15-21, 2023.
To register:
https://worldtransplantgames.org/
If you are interested in attending and are not on the Team Canada email list. Please email Alison the Team Manager at teammanager.cta@gmail.com for more information.
Transplant Trot Newfoundland
Harbour Grace, NL
Saturday, September 24 @11am NDT
1km fun run for kids
5km-walk & run
Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-transplant-associationlassociation-canadien-ne-po/events/transplant-trot-harbour-grace-2022/
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
Various events, seminars and activities will be held across Canada and online to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation.
Green Shirt Day Family Skate
Airdrie, Alberta
Join us for a fun family skate in recognition of Green Shirt Day. Be sure to say hello to our friendly CTA Volunteers
Green Shirt Day
Various events and activities are being helped across Canada in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect, in support of organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.