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The Government of Saskatchewan has officially launched an online organ and tissue donor registry.
The registry allows Saskatchewan residents to make a formal declaration of their decision to become an organ and tissue donor. The goal is to not only modernize the province’s organ and tissue donation system, but to also improve donation rates and reduce transplant waitlists.
“This is an important day for our government in fulfilling a key commitment to improve organ and tissue donation rates in Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Jim Reiter said in a press release. “I encourage all Saskatchewan residents to join me in registering their intent to donate and potentially one day save lives.”
Registration can certainly make a difference; one tissue donor can help 75 people, while one organ donor can save eight lives.
“With this organ and tissue donor registry, we have another way to support grieving families by confirming the intentions of their loved ones,” Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Director for Donation Dr. Joann Kawchuk said. “Every person who registers increases the chance of a longer, better life for people waiting for a transplant.”
To learn more, or to register, visit www.givelifesask.ca.
