At least 4,300 Canadians are currently waiting for an organ transplant.
More than 90 per cent of Canadians support organ donation, yet on average, 230 Canadians die each year waiting for a transplant.
Last year Global BC partnered with BC Transplant for the #48in48 campaign to sign up 48,000 new organ donors in 48 hours. This campaign resonated with many people and across the country, Canadians shared their stories.
Global News joins LiveOn.ca this year in honour of National Organ and Tissue Awareness Week. For 2015, the campaign is going country-wide in hopes of getting Canadians to register their decision over a 48-hour-period starting Monday, April 20.
READ MORE: Join Global News to sign up 48,000 organ donars in 48 hours
To register to become an organ donor or verify your registration, go to LiveOn.ca.
LET US KNOW: Have you or a loved one been touched by organ donation? If so, leave a comment for us below and we may share your story on Global News. Be sure to use the hashtag #48in48 on social media to spread the message.
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