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April 19 is the kick-off of Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week in Canada.
Phil Goodwin, a member of Local 222 in Oshawa and transplant recipient, is a strong advocate for organ and tissue donation. Goodwin who benefited from a kidney and pancreas transplant, previously spent four and a half years on dialysis where he described his quality of life as “hell on earth.”
“With Organ and Tissue donation week, we’re trying to bring awareness about the importance of registering to be an organ and tissue donor,” said Goodwin.
“Every three days, someone dies waiting on the organ transplant list,” Goodwin explained. “Many people think that they’re registered, but may not be.”
One donor can save up to eight lives. Don’t take a chance. Register to be a donor at: http://www.cantransplant.ca/home/organ-and-tissue-donation-consent/
