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Bernadine (center) and Toby Boulet (right) with their daughter Mariko

Leading up to Green Shirt Day on April 7, the Canadian Transplant Association, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Canadian Blood Services and Canada’s organ and tissue donation community are asking Canadians to wear green, take the time to consider organ and tissue donation, find out how to register in their province or territory, and to have a conversation about it.

On March 3, the family of Logan Boulet and Green Shirt Day National Partner, the Canadian Transplant Association launched the annual Green Shirt Day campaign in Lethbridge, Alberta. This year, organizers are inviting Canadians to join the movement for life in recognition of the vital link between organ donation and the gift of life.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is very proud to continue its partnership with Green Shirt Day, to honour the Humboldt Broncos, their families, and Logan’s life-giving legacy. We invite everyone to join this movement of hope, to make a positive decision regarding organ donation, and to most importantly, talk to their family about their wishes. Together we will continue to make a huge impact with Green Shirt Day, increasing organ donation awareness and saving lives.

In a recent statement, Logan’s parents, Bernadine and Toby Boulet, expressed their pleasure with the evolution of the event:

“In the five years since our journey with organ and tissue donation really began, we have realized how one event, that changed our lives, has grown to become a movement. We have seen the positive impact, the sunshine, of this movement that has risen from the crash and tragedy. It has led to conversations which have allowed families in similar situations to make a decision at a tragic time. It has given hope to individuals and their families, who are waiting for organs. Be inspired to have a conversation with your family about registering and being an organ donor – then go and register. Join this movement for hope, this movement for life.”

There are more than 4,000 Canadians waiting for a lifesaving transplant and each year approximately 250 people die waiting. Of those waiting, 76% are waiting for a kidney. You can make all the difference by registering your decision and talking to your family.

The goal of Green Shirt Day 2023 is to inspire 100,000 new registered organ and tissue donors nationally. Learn more about Green Shirt Day and how you can get involved.