Interviewed by Simi Juriasingani, Noah Varghese and Katarina Zorcic Lesley Latchford’s father was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2003. By 2012, it was clear that he would need a transplant eventually. Lesley donated one of her kidneys to her father in February 2017. We recently had the opportunity to speak with her about her … Continue reading Lesley Latchford – Kidney Donor (Part 2)
Dr. Bruce Wainman – Part 1
“If somehow, you could add up all the good done by a body donated to the anatomy lab, maybe it’s the same as donating an organ to one person” Interviewed by Kevin Chen, Alexander Mastrolonardo, and Grace Lee McMaster Chapter Dr. Bruce Wainman is the director of the Education Program in Anatomy at McMaster University … Continue reading Dr. Bruce Wainman – Part 1
Dr. Maureen Meade
Interviewed by: Karen Jiang, Christine Wu and Kara Yeung McMaster Chapter Canada-DONATE is a national program of research that aims to improve the quality of care surrounding deceased organ donors in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Comprised of multiple sub-studies exploring a wide range of areas relating to organ donation, including consent, obstacles or catalysts, … Continue reading Dr. Maureen Meade
Allie Canaris
Interviewed by: Karen Jiang, Christine Wu and Kara Yeung McMaster Chapter In the multifaceted world of organ donation, it is easy to overlook the families of those impacted by organ donation. A Family Services Coordinator provides comfort to the relatives of a recent organ donor, fostering a network of support and facilitating communication with a … Continue reading Allie Canaris
The Gold Family
Interview by: Alexander Mastrolonardo, Lucy Lan, and Edward Li McMaster Chapter At only one week old, Jess and Rob Gold were given the news every parent dreads. Their daughter, Alex, would need to undergo a life-saving operation to treat her biliary atresia. At five months old, Alex underwent a liver transplant the Hospital for Sick … Continue reading The Gold Family
Organ Advocacy Initiative 