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The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a strategic partner in the Living Donor Circle of Excellence program (CoE), along with American and Canadian Society of Transplantation. The CoE program recognizes and celebrates companies that lead the way in supporting those who step up to save a life as a living organ donor. These companies not only change lives but also establish themselves as leaders in corporate responsibility and healthcare.

Living organ donors shouldn’t have to worry about their paycheck when deciding whether to give the gift of life. Members of CoE resolve this barrier by ensuring donors are covered for at least 80% wage replacement during the recovery period after donating a solid organ such as a kidney, or partial liver or lung.

Join This Prestigious Group

We are committed to improving the lives of Canadians. Organizations across Canada are stepping up with the Kidney Foundation to support the tremendous sacrifice and societal contribution of these living donors.

Your Help Will:

Remove Financial Barriers

Many people who need a lifesaving transplant have a willing donor, but the donor faces barriers such as lost wages and out-of-pocket expenses. While there are existing programs, including Kidney Foundation programs, which may cover some costs, lost wages remain a significant burden. These financial challenges can delay or prevent donors from completing their goal of giving a lifesaving gift.

Increase Organ Donation

Living donors save lives. The demand for organs far exceeds the supply, leading to wait times from a deceased donor averaging 3 to 4 years, or more. Longer wait times can worsen patients' conditions, potentially making them ineligible for transplants and people are dying while waiting. A transplant from a living donor is highly successful, wait times are significantly shorter, and there are notably better donor organ survival rates. Learn more about the benefits of Living Kidney Donation.

Company Benefits

Low-Cost Life Saving Rewards

There is no upfront cost, and it is a low-cost commitment. Your company only provides salary support if a full time employee chooses to donate. Assuming a median salary of $60,000 per year, 80% support for four weeks of coverage is only $4,000. For that small amount you could help save a life.

PLUS

  • Official printed certificate of membership suitable for framing
  • Website Recognition on Circle of Excellence and Kidney Foundation websites
  • Social Media Recognition on AST and Power2Save social media platforms
  • Promotion as a Circle of Excellence Member at all major transplant meetings, AST public events, and dedicated recognition events
  • Enhanced Employee Well-being and Workplace satisfaction. Companies can enhance workplace satisfaction and employee pride by offering a new benefit that prioritize accessibility and demonstrates care for their wellbeing, fostering a sense of reliability and support.
  • Members are recognized at special events through the year. (varies based on Branch)
  • Information for employees and volunteer opportunities from your local Kidney Foundation Branch around organ donation activities and initiatives

Is Your Company Interested?

Set up a meeting with the Kidney Foundation. The process itself is very easy. Let’s discuss how the Living Donor Circle of Excellence and other activities around it can meet your social corporate responsibility objectives.

Reach out to your provincial contact today: CONTACT US

Who's Already Onboard?

Align yourself with companies who have already stepped up as members of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence.

  • AG Care
  • Alberta Health Services
  • Aquatic Informatics
  • Astellas
  • BC Maritime Employers Association
  • BC PavCo
  • Beedie
  • Borealis Biosciences
  • British Columbia Public Service Agency
  • Canadian Blood Services
  • Canadian Society of Transplantation
  • Compass Rose
  • Cove Continuity
  • David Foster Foundation
  • District of Ucluelet
  • Export Development Canada
  • Fibreco Export Inc.
  • Food Process Solutions
  • Fraser Health Authority
  • GCT Global Container Terminals Inc.
  • Gibraltar Holdings Ltd.
  • Helijet
  
  • Kinross Gold Corporation
  • MacDonald's Prescriptions Ltd.
  • Microserve
  • NephroCan
  • Neptune Terminals
  • Otsuka Canada Pharmaceutical
  • Pacific Coastal Airlines
  • Paladin Labs
  • Provincial Health Services Authority
  • Queen's University
  • Simon Fraser University
  • STARS Critical Care
  • The Home Depot Canada
  • The Kidney Foundation of Canada
  • Thrive Health
  • Tolko Industries Ltd.
  • True North Disability Services
  • United Therapeutics
  • Unity Health Toronto
  • University Health Network - Centre for Living Organ Donation
  • University of Calgary
  

Partners in Living Donation

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