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Photo: Dr. John Gill and Robin Gill, co-hosts

Recently, the BC and Yukon Branch hosted a recognition evening for the 2025 inductees into the Living Donor Circle of Excellence (CoE). This initiative honours organizations that implement HR policies to support the lost wages of a living organ donor. Donors give the gift of life, but incur costs. CoE members resolve this barrier by ensuring donors are covered for at least 80% wage replacement during their recovery period. These organizations are establishing themselves as leaders in corporate responsibility and healthcare, showing tremendous support to employees making this incredible choice that has life-changing effects on Canadians and their families.

This year, a record 18 new members were inducted. With now 58 members in Canada, more than 350,000 employees are covered for lost wages should they choose to become a living organ donor. We are thrilled to welcome the following organizations into this prestigious group.

• Canfor
• Canpotex Limited
• Compass Rose Group
• District of North Vancouver
• District of Ucluelet
• District of West Vancouver
• DP World (Canada) Inc.
• Farris LLP
• Fluevog
• Helijet International Inc.
• IA Financial Group
• Kirmac Collision & Autoglass
• PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc.
• Seaspan ULC
• SSA Marine Canada
• Trigon Pacific Terminal
• Unipharm Wholesale Drugs Ltd.
• Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a strategic partner in the CoE, along with American and Canadian Society of Transplantation. 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.

As CoE founder, Dr. John Gill, says: “Living donors are heroes amongst us; their gift is lifesaving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases are able to live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities. By supporting living organ donors, we are also building stronger communities.”

If your company is interested in joining, Learn more, and set up a meeting with the Kidney Foundation.