Information for Living Donors Outside of Canada

For many potential transplant recipients, it can be difficult to find a living donor, especially if most of their family or friends live overseas, or outside of Canada. If you live outside of Canada, it is possible for you to donate a liver or kidney to a family member or friend who lives in Ontario.

This webinar will provide information about the process and supports available for potential living donors outside of Canada who are looking to donate to loved ones in Ontario.

N.B. Canada’s organ donation system is based on altruism. It is illegal to provide or receive payment or inducements for organ donation. Canadian transplant centres endorse the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism

SPEAKERS:

Kevin Bradley is a living donor co-ordinator in the Kidney Transplant Program at Unity Health, St. Michael’s Hospital. A registered nurse by training, his job is to co-ordinate the potential kidney donor and liaise closely with the recipient team for a great transplant outcome. He also co-ordinates out-of-country donors.

For more information please view these resources:

ORN Living Donors from Outside Canada: https://www.ontariorenalnetwork.ca/sites/renalnetwork/files/assets/H-KTPA_AccessToKidneyTransplant_Outside_of_Canada.PDF

Q&A with Kevin Bradley: https://unityhealth.to/2018/04/qa-with-kevin-bradley/

List of Canadian Embassies & Consulates https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates

Temporary Resident Applications for Intending Organ Donors