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5th Annual Transplant Trot sees great support

The weather turned out perfect for the annual charity walk, and organizers were happy to see so many faces out to show their support

Organizer Roxanna Gadd-Frey proudly thanked all of the volunteers and the supporters of this year’s Transplant Trot charity walk, in a quick address to the crowd before the event headed outside to get walking.

Gadd-Frey estimated around 150 walkers and runners took part this year, with a few last minute registrants this morning filling out the group. 

The Transplant Trot is organized by Gadd-Frey and her family and friends, and she credits their help in the continued success of the fundraiser. 

“We were online the other day and found out that Calgary canceled theirs because they don't have enough volunteers,” said Gadd-Frey. “My friends and my family are the ones who do this and the people come out to the run. There's not tons of us, but we get it done, and Moose jaw supports us.”

The event is meant to bring awareness about the importance of organ donation, but also to celebrate successful transplants and to remember those who didn’t see success. 

Saskatchewan has the lowest number of registered organ donors in the country, and many are hoping that statistic will improve with the possible creation of an online organ donor registry in the province. 

Gadd-Frey and her family are pleased with the news, and the continued support of the Moose Jaw community each year at the Transplant Trot.

“We cannot say thank you enough. . . This community is amazing,” said Gadd-Frey. “That's why we're successful. It's not because of us; it's because of the people of Moose Jaw.”

The main message that Gadd-Frey hopes people remember is that registering to be a donor is great, but it’s just as important to make sure your family knows too.

Because of the registry, Gadd-Frey and her group are expanding their fundraising this year, to keep the discussion fresh and in people’s minds. They’re currently planning a golf tournament in August and a dance for sometime in February.

“[We’re] just letting people know, right. We're about organ donor awareness,” said Gadd-Frey. “It's just things we're looking at to keep us in the news, that kind of thing.”
 

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