Who we are

Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network) 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.

Mission

Saving and enhancing more lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario.

Vision

That no Ontarian dies on the waitlist due to lack of an organ or tissue.

Shared Purpose

Engaging all Ontarians in embracing organ and tissue donation as a personal responsibility.

Working together to save
and enhance lives

TGLN helps to save and enhance lives by maximizing organ and tissue donations for transplantation in partnership with stakeholders.

Healthcare Professionals

Donor
Families

In the
Community

Transplantation

Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare Professionals and Hospitals play a key role in helping TGLN be an effective leader in managing Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation. There are 69 hospital corporations across the province that secure organ/tissue donation as part of end-of-life care; provide organ and tissue donation best practices; and maximize organ and tissue donations for transplantation.

Donor Families

Working with TGLN, Donor Families receive many different kinds of support. It begins from the time that consent is granted for up to 12 months. This can include access to information materials, donor recognition events and other support measures.

In the Community

Individuals in the Community are critical to the promotion and public awareness efforts regarding the need to register as an organ and tissue donor. TGLN works with community volunteers and various organizations to provide the necessary information and support.

Transplantation

Preparations for a transplant often begin long before the surgery to replace the damaged or diseased organ. A coordinated effort by transplant surgeons, coordinators, social workers, psychologists, the patient and donor family, among many others, is vital to ensure a successful surgery.

How you can help

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)