Siblings Save Lives: Montreal's Transplant Ambassadors

0:00National Oregon and Tissue Donation Awareness Week just wrapped up. A Montreal folks are stepping up to share how donations saved their lives. Right now, over 4,000 Canadians are on weightless for transplants that could be a game-changer. Two years back, Luisa Monayichi got a double kidney and liver transplant that pulled her through. She's now an ambassador in Quebec's new transplant program, launched March 12, 2026 at Montreal General Hospital. It's all run by donors and recipients, modeled after Ontario's setup, and they're pushing to spread it province-wide. Take siblings, Christine and Serge Pisapea. At 32, Serge faced kidney failure and braced for dialysis or a weight list. Christine offered her kidney anyway, turning his know into a life-saving yes. He says it felt like a gift for both of them. Then there's Jonathan Vanderzone, who donated to his childhood buddy. He kept its secret through the guy's wedding. He even officiated and edited the video revealing the surprise at the end and November of 20.

1:0123. These ambassadors are out there every day. Chatting with potential donors to ease fears and boost sign-ups, proving one choice can ripple out and save. Multiple lives. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI.