Logan’s story

Logan Boulet made the decision to be an organ donor just weeks before his passing in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April 2018. Logan was inspired to register his decision to donate by his coach and mentor, Ric Suggitt, who had died in 2017, and was an organ donor. After registering his decision to become an organ donor, Logan took the wise and necessary step of sharing his decision with his parents.

Through the act of registering his choice and sharing that decision with his family, his parents Toby and Bernadine were equipped to make the heart-wrenching decision to support his wishes, and as a result his organs and tissues were donated to those in need with the remainder to be used in vital research.

The details of this tragic event reached a wide audience. Over the last year, “The Logan Boulet Effect” has inspired more than 100,000 Canadians who might not otherwise have done so to become registered organ donors. Logan’s family continues to share Logan’s story, and their own, contributing to essential nationwide public awareness.

The first annual Green Shirt Day occurs on April 7, 2019, marking the date when Logan became a donor.

Real stories told by real people

Gurjit's story

Shak is a living kidney donor and Gurjit is a kidney transplant recipient. As Shak was not a direct match for Gurjit, the transplant was facilitated through the Kidney Paired Donation program. Shak and Gurjit are married and since their donation and transplant, they have grown their family and now have a young son named Kasen.

Pat's Story

Pat Loder tells the story of her family's decision to donate their son Jeff's organs after he tragically passed away in 2016. She encourages everyone to save a life and become an organ donor.

Mackenzy's Story

Several years ago, when three-year-old Mackenzy passed away due to a severe head injury, her parents donated her organs, and their generous gift saved four lives. The family hopes more Canadians will register their decision to donate and speak to their loved ones about their wishes.