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BC Sees Highest Ever Organ Surgeries
30 Jan
Summary
- A record 575 organ transplants were performed in British Columbia in 2025.
- 232 donors, including 146 deceased and 86 living, made these surgeries possible.
- Organ donation offers recipients a new lease on life, transforming tragedies into gifts.
In 2025, British Columbia achieved a record high with 575 organ transplants, a significant increase in life-saving surgeries. These procedures were facilitated by the generosity of 232 donors, comprising 146 deceased individuals and 86 living donors who contributed organs for kidney and liver transplants.
Dr. Sean Keenan of B.C. Transplant highlighted the profound impact of deceased donors, emphasizing that families' willingness to consider donation during times of grief is incredible. He noted that while year-to-year variations exist, the increased number of surgeries resulted from donors providing more organs and inter-provincial organ transfers.
Registering as an organ donor is encouraged for all British Columbians, regardless of their health conditions, as rigorous tests ensure organ viability. This simple act provides hope to those awaiting transplants. Troy Chapman, a Kelowna resident, shared his experience of receiving a kidney transplant in October 2025 after a two-and-a-half-year dialysis period, describing it as a "new lease on life."
Debbie Wargovcsik recounted her son Beau's decision to become an organ donor at 23. Following a seizure and subsequent coma in late April, Beau's family found comfort in his pre-determined wish to donate, honoring his profound gift of life to others.
