Lakeridge Health wins two organ donation awards in Oshawa

Lakeridge Health has been recognized with two provincial awards from Trillium Gift of Life Network for its organ and tissue donation work, the health system announced on November 10, 2026.

In 2025/2026, Lakeridge Health supported nine organ donors, resulting in 31 organs donated for transplant and 27 lives saved. An additional 88 tissue donors helped transform the lives of many more people through the gift of donation.

The Provincial Eligible Approach Rate Award recognizes Lakeridge Health for offering a conversation about organ donation to families or substitute decision-makers in every eligible case, a 100 per cent eligible approach rate that exceeds the provincial target of 90 per cent. It is the sixth time Lakeridge Health has received the award.

Lakeridge Health also received the Award of Excellence for the third time, recognizing the organization for meeting or exceeding the provincial eligible approach rate target for four or more consecutive years and demonstrating an outstanding commitment to leading donation practices.

"Every donation begins with an extraordinarily generous decision by a donor and their family," said Dr. Randy Wax, Chief of Staff at Lakeridge Health. "We are deeply grateful to the individuals and families who chose to give others the opportunity for more time, better health and hope."

Across Ontario in 2025/2026, hospitals collectively supported 372 organ donors, providing life-saving organ transplants to 965 people, while an additional 1,965 tissue donors enhanced the lives of many others, according to Lakeridge Health.

"Behind every number is a person whose life has been saved or transformed and a donor and family whose generosity made that possible," said Cynthia Davis, President and CEO of Lakeridge Health. "We are proud of our teams and partners for their ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for donation and supporting patients and families through these important conversations."

Ontarians can register their consent to organ and tissue donation at BeADonor.ca.