Trillium Gift of Life Network, part of Ontario Health, is responsible for delivering and coordinating organ and tissue
donation and transplantation services across the province, as well as for planning, promoting and supporting all
health care and allied professionals, advocates and the Ontario public in fulfilling their shared and integrated
responsibilities in saving the lives of Ontarians waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Saving and enhancing more lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario.
That no Ontarian dies on the waitlist due to lack of an organ or tissue.
Engaging all Ontarians in embracing organ and tissue donation as a personal responsibility.
Register your consent for organ and tissue donation. One organ donor can save up to 8 lives and enhance as many as 75 more through the gift of tissue.
Talk to your loved ones about your donation decision.
Inspire others to register by launching an online campaign page. (it’s quick and easy to do)
In 2007, Jennifer Monteith was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and in 2010 she received her lifesaving heart transplant. For the past nine years, Jennifer, who is also a mother and business owner, has devoted much of her time to promoting organ and tissue donation. "I am thrilled to be able to share my continued gratitude any opportunity I get. The gift of a second chance in this life, is very, very special to me."
In 2012, Janet Parr received a lifesaving heart transplant and has since been an active member of the Life Donation Awareness Association of Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo & Guelph advocacy group. Janet received the 2018 TGLN Champion Award for leading the charge for organ and tissue donation and transplantation awareness in her community. She fostered strong relationships with local leaders, planned countless awareness activities like registration drives, executed a highly successful sign campaign during BeADonor month, and much more.
Joanna and Ryley Mitchell received the 2017 TGLN Champion Award for their dedication to promoting organ and tissue donation. Beginning their journey after Ryley received a heart transplant at the age of 7 months, they have dedicated the past 13 years to volunteering at awareness events and sharing their story with the media. Joanna also sits on the Executive Committee of the Life Donation Awareness Association of Midwest Ontario while Ryley regularly participates in the Canadian Transplant Games.
In 2012, two individuals were unexpectedly impacted by organ donation: Kim LeBlanc’s 15-year-old son became an organ donor after succumbing to injuries resulting from an accident and Dave Allingham, a father of three who had been living with a Bi-Ventricular Assist Device (BiVAD) finally received his gift of life – a new heart. Kim and Dave received the 2016 TGLN Champion Award for their tireless support for, and promotion of, organ and tissue donation across Ontario.
In 1997, Sandra Holdsworth received a life-saving liver transplant and has since devoted herself to promoting organ and tissue donation. As a volunteer with Trillium Gift of Life Network since its inception and as the Ontario Provincial Director for the Canadian Transplant Association, she has planned and participated in hundreds of awareness events. Sandra also worked with a dedicated team to bring the Canadian Transplant Games to Toronto in August 2016.
In 2006, Emile and Beth Therien’s beloved daughter Sarah Beth became the first donor after Death by Circulatory Determination (DCD) in Canada. Since that time, they have been active and outspoken advocates in keeping donation and transplant at the forefront in the media. Emile and Beth received the 2014 TGLN Champion Award for their extraordinary impact on organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario.
At 65, Merv Sheppard became the oldest lung transplant recipient in the history of Toronto’s UHN program. He worked tirelessly to promote organ and tissue donation and received the 2013 TGLN Champion Award in recognition of his role as an ambassador for the cause.
Hélène Campbell became the first recipient of the TGLN Champion Award, in recognition of the extraordinary impact on organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - dated as of 2009
Memorandum of Understanding
Annual Business Plan
All non-advisory classified agencies are required to post their annual Business Plan. The annual Business Plan maps out the agency’s strategic direction and upcoming activities for the next three fiscal years. All agencies must have their responsible Minister approve their business plan annually. To ensure that confidentiality and privacy are maintained, these documents do not contain any information that could affect the security of a person, place or thing, is commercially sensitive, or contains confidential information about human resources and labour relations as listed above.
Annual Business Plan (2018-2019)
Annual Business Plan (2017-2018)
Annual Business Plan (2016-2017)
Annual Business Plan (2015-2016)
Annual Business Plan (2014-2015)
Open Data Directive
Data Inventory (February 2020)
Data Inventory (January 2019)
Data Inventory (July 2016)
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