Green Shirt Day
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In this episode of Kitimat, Whats the Future, Robin LaPointe discusses the importance of Green Shirt Day, which is observed on April 7th every year to raise awareness about organ donation. The day was inspired by the tragic 2018 bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team in which 16 passengers lost their lives. One of the passengers, Logan Boulet, was a registered organ donor who saved 6 lives. Boulet's selfless act inspired over 150,000 Canadians to register as organ donors, the largest increase in registration in the history of Canada. LaPointe dispels myths about organ donation, including age limits, and encourages listeners to verify their organ donor status online. He also talks about his emotional journey with a heart transplant and the campaign with the Kitimat General Hospital.
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