Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness (SODA) is a Sarnia/Lambton non-profit with 31+ years of community service promoting organ and tissue donation, supporting transplant patients and donor families through fundraising (annual golf tournament, Ella-ween), volunteer committees, outreach (coin-box program, PayPal Giving Fund, local partnerships), donor-family grief packages, education (webinars and events) and advocacy for improved donation systems in Ontario.
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Last updated on Feb 8th, 2026
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Golf Committee Recruitment
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is seeking volunteers to join its golf committee to help plan and run golf related activities; no golfing experience is required. The brief announcement lists the role and requirement but does not include location or signup details, so interested volunteers should contact the organization directly if they have existing contact methods.
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Rehabilitation Post-Transplant Webinar Series
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is offering a four part online webinar series on rehabilitation post transplant, covering early recovery through long term fitness. The program is aimed at post transplant patients and caregivers and is structured as sequential sessions to guide rehabilitation and fitness planning, though no schedule or registration details were provided.
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Organ preservation research update
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness (published 2026-02-10) reports that discoveries from sub zero fish and sub zero plants are being studied in preclinical research to inform cryopreservation-based organ preservation methods with the potential to improve organ viability.
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Transplantation research developments
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness reports two transplantation research developments: a new organ preservation method intended to remove time urgency from transplantation, and donor bone marrow transplantation at transplant that reportedly eradicates rejection and reduces post-transplant medications to a single pill per day.
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Passage of Bill C-202 establishing NOTDAW (1997)
On February 4 (anniversary), Bill C-202 — brought forward by Dan McTeague — established National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (NOTDAW) in Canada in 1997, with the bill passed unanimously by the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology.
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Community Votes Recognition
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness has been awarded Gold in Non Profit and recognized as a Top Pick for Community Organization in the Community Votes Winners, thanks to community support.
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Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness Community Recognition
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness celebrates over 31 years of service in the community, expressing gratitude for the support received and emphasizing the importance of organ donation awareness.
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SODA Coin Box Donation Program
The SODA Coin Box Donation Program invites community members in Sarnia/Lambton to support local individuals affected by transplant journeys through convenient coin donations at participating locations.
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Neon Moon Fundraising Efforts
Neon Moon has been fundraising for over 14 years to support transplant patients in Lambton County, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through community efforts.
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Vote for SODA's Ella-ween Event
Help SODA by voting for the Ella-ween Event and support our community initiative!
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Support SODA through PayPal
Support SODA through PayPal by marking it as your favorite charity, making it easy to donate while you shop!
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Secret Santa Exchange Fundraiser
Participate in the Secret Santa Exchange Fundraiser to support local charities, with a minimum donation of $10 and a goal to raise $1,000 for seven local organizations.
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Bluewater Health Organ Donation Awards
Join us in celebrating the Bluewater Health Organ Donation Awards, recognizing the significant contributions to organ donation and the lives saved in Ontario.
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Bluewater Health Organ Donation Achievements
Bluewater Health has been recognized with 2 TGLN awards for their organ donation efforts, facilitating discussions for 10 eligible patients and contributing to significant organ donation statistics in Ontario.
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Ella-ween Fundraiser Donations
Support the Ella-ween Fundraiser by donating new makeup and gently used Halloween costumes, accessories, and decorations at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre on October 19, 2025.
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29th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament
The 29th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament has concluded, and Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness invites golfers to provide feedback through a brief survey to enhance next year's event.
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Hot Nights, Cool Cars
Join us at Canatara Park on Thursday evening for Hot Nights, Cool Cars, featuring classic cars, live music, and support for organ donation!
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Hot Nights, Cool Cars
Join us at Canatara Park on August 7th, 2025, for the Hot Nights, Cool Cars event, featuring the Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness booth to promote organ donation awareness!
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Paint and Pot Cancellation
The Paint and Pot event organized by Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, and the organization apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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80s Dinner Dance
Join Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness for an 80's Dinner Dance on April 25, 2025, at the Sarnia Legion, featuring a themed dinner, entertainment, and a chance to win prizes while raising awareness for organ donation.
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80's Dinner Dance at Sarnia Legion
Join Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness for an 80's Dinner Dance at the Sarnia Legion on April 25, 2025, featuring a delicious dinner, 80's music, and fun activities.
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'80s Dinner Dance Event
Join Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness for the '80s Dinner Dance' on April 23, 2025, aimed at raising awareness for organ donation.
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Legal Challenge Against Organ Donation Policies
Michael Fazal's legal challenge against Health Canada's organ donation policies seeks to address discriminatory practices affecting gay and bisexual men, aiming to save lives by diversifying the donor pool.
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Be A Donor Month Awareness
Be A Donor Month in April raises awareness about the critical importance of organ and tissue donation, with Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness encouraging community involvement to support individuals awaiting transplants.
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Sarnia Home Show Participation
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness participated in the Sarnia Home Show, showcasing a custom garden sign awarded to Denise Wilson, emphasizing their mission to raise awareness about organ donation.