A record-breaking year for organ transplants in BC, made possible by 232 donors By Province of British Columbia January 28th, 2026A record 575 people in British Columbia received the gift of life in 2025, thanks to the incredible generosity of 232 organ donors, including 146 deceased donors and their families and 86 living donors. This is the highest number of organ transplants ever performed in the province in a single year. “Kip would be so proud to know he has made such a meaningful difference for three other families.”The 575 organ transplants performed in BC in 2025 include 357 kidney transplants (a new record), 107 liver transplants, 66 double-lung transplants, 30 heart transplants and 25 pancreas and islet transplants (a new record). Quick Facts:For the first time in 2025, BC Transplant partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency on a new initiative to grow organ donor registrations. In 2025, BC Transplant launched a first-in-Canada electronic platform to simplify the organ donor referral process, significantly increasing referrals at the pilot sites.