
Canadian Transplant Association – Ontario
Contest Rules & How to Enter
This contest runs from April 1st to 30th and aims to raise awareness about the importance and impact of Organ and Tissue Donation. It also promotes the mission of the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA) and highlights how transplant recipients can live a healthy and active lifestyle.
Who Can Participate?
This contest is open to everyone in Ontario, Canada, including:
Transplant recipients
Donor families
Living donors
Supporters and advocates
Healthcare professionals
Caregivers
The general public
The more people involved, the more awareness we can spread!
How to Enter
Complete an activity that raises awareness about organ and tissue donation. You can choose from suggested activities or come up with your own creative ideas.
Submit proof by taking a photo or video of your activity.
Post your entry on social media (Facebook and Instagram) and tag the CTA:
Facebook: Canadian Transplant Association - Ontario Division
Instagram: @OntarioCTA
If you don’t have social media, email your submission to Ontario Director Kathleen Zavarise at kzavarise@txworks.ca.Use the Hashtags:
#CTA
#ONTARIOCTA
#GREENSHIRTDAY
#NOTDAW
#BEADONOR
#ORGANDONATIONAWARENESS
#ORGANDONATIONSAVESLIVES
Entries are unlimited! The more activities you complete, the more chances you have to win
Weekly Draws
*Weekly prizes may vary
Green Shirt Day merchandise
Gift Cards
Blood Services swag
Canadian Transplant Association merchandise
Entries submitted between Monday (12:00 AM EST) and Sunday (11:59 PM EST) will be eligible for weekly prizes. Weekly draws will take place on Mondays (beginning April 7th).
Prizes
Grand Prize
"Guess Where" Trip
$50 Mastercard for spending money
$50 Gas gift card
Green Shirt Day Jersey
CTA & Blood Services swag
All entries submitted throughout the contest will be entered into the final draw.
Winners
Winners will be announced on CTA’s Facebook and Instagram pages, or via email if the entry was submitted by email.
Winners must respond within 48 hours, or a new winner may be chosen.
CTA Ontario will arrange for prize pickup or delivery at no expense to the winner.
Contest Deadline
The contest runs from April 1 - April 30, 2025. All entries must be submitted by April 30 at 11:59 PM EST to be eligible for the grand prize draw.
Entry Ideas: Get Involved & Make an Impact!
Need inspiration or Looking for creative ways to participate in the Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Contest? Here are some fun and meaningful ways to raise awareness while earning multiple entries!
Share Your Story on Social Media
Post a personal story, video, or message about how organ and tissue donation has impacted your life or someone you know.
Use #GiftOfLife #CTA #OrganDonationAwareness #BeADonor #NOTDAW #GreenShirtDay #OntarioCTA.
Tag Ontario-CTA Division and encourage others to participate.
Create a "Heart of Hope"
Make a heart shape using balloons, lights, or any creative materials to symbolize life.
Place it in a public space with a personal message about organ donation.
Snap a photo and post it.
Visit a Landmark
Find a landmark that represents life or something unique in your city.
Take a picture with a sign about organ donation.
Be creative. Wear green and share your message online.
Write a Message of Hope
Use chalk to leave an inspiring message about organ donation in a park, sidewalk, or another public area.
Take a picture and post it to spread awareness.
Create a "Living Card"
Use craft supplies to design a card or poster that represents the Gift of Life.
Include logos, ribbons, or powerful images related to organ donation.
Share it online and display it in a public space.
Ribbons of Life
Find or make green ribbons and tie them around a tree, fence, or sign in your community.
Show Appreciation at a Local Hospital
Visit a hospital or medical center to thank healthcare professionals for their dedication to saving lives.
Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Record a physical activity (walking, running, yoga—big or small, it all counts).
Share a healthy recipe—extra points for photos or videos.
Learn a new skill or hobby and teach someone else.
Host a Community Table
Set up an awareness table with organ donation materials.
Contact TGLN for ribbons, buttons, and resources (order early).
Reach out to CTA for swag.
Rock Painting for Awareness
Paint a rock with a message about organ donation.
Place it in a public space for someone to find and relocate.
Include a note with instructions on how to register as a donor.
Post your creation on the Canadian Chapter Donate Life Rock Painting Facebook page.
Host a Green Shirt Day Event
Organize an event where people wear green and share messages about organ donation.
Group Spirit Challenge
Encourage your workplace, team, or school to wear green and take a group photo.
Registration Check
Get at least three people to register as organ donors or confirm their registration online.
Green in the Community
Find five green items and take a picture with them.
Share why green symbolizes organ donation awareness.
Go All Out in Green
Wear as much green as possible—the bolder, the better.
Get creative with face paint, accessories, and decorations.
Spread Awareness on a Pedestrian Bridge
Hang an approved sign promoting organ and tissue donation. (Be mindful of local rules and property guidelines.)
Make it your own
Be creative and have fun!