Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is a volunteer-run nonprofit in Sarnia-Lambton that promotes organ and tissue donation through public education, outreach, fundraising events, and donor registration drives. The group organizes community events such as raffles and an annual golf tournament, operates information booths and registration opportunities, and engages local volunteers and sponsors to raise awareness. It also offers patient liaison services and emotional support for transplant recipients and donor families.
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Last updated on Apr 10th, 2026
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Annual Spring Raffle 2026 Winners
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness announced the Annual Spring Raffle 2026 winners on 2026-06-24. Cody Ulrich won the $500 prize, and five participants each received $100, acknowledging community support for the organization's awareness efforts.
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Spring Raffle Day
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is hosting Spring Raffle Day with a live draw at 2:00 PM on 2026-06-24, posted in the same channel as the announcement. Tune in at the scheduled time to see the winner and support the organization's organ donation awareness efforts.
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Spike in organ donor registrations after publicized lung transplant waitlisting
After the Royal Palace announced on June 5 that Crown Princess Mette-Marit was placed on the lung transplant waiting list, 12,000 people registered as organ donors in Norway. The Organ Donation Foundation and NTB reported this surge, noting it equals about 180 times the prior month, while roughly 600 patients remain on the national waiting list.
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30th Annual SODA Golf Tournament
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness thanks players, donors, sponsors and volunteers after the 30th Annual SODA Golf Tournament, noting a successful fundraising effort despite rainy weather. The post singles out Alliance Fabricating Ltd. and The Sarnia Anti Aging Clinic as dinner and cart sponsors and directs supporters to www.beadonor.ca/soda for more information.
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Spring Raffles
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is running Spring Raffles and warns that tickets are only available for a few more days, so supporters should act quickly. The post was published on 2026-06-15 and emphasizes limited availability without listing prices or purchase details.
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Thank-you and donation acknowledgement from recent community event
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness thanked the SLEAC - Sarnia Lambton Esso Annuitants Club for hosting a fish fry and for a generous donation, and singled out Rick Feldon for donating his winning portion of the 50/50 draw. The organization described a lovely evening reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new supporters in Sarnia.
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Humorous organ transplant social post
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness published a short, humorous social post imagining a transplant origin story where a new organ arrives by Lamborghini on 2026-06-07. The playful line is crafted for easy sharing and is likely to prompt smiles and social engagement.
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Social post noting American origin with similar sentiments
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness posted a short note on 2026-06-06 pointing out that the source is American while confirming the sentiments align locally. The message is a brief clarification useful when comparing regional wording and shared values.
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Spring Raffle & 30th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraising
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is on site during First Friday in front of The Lawrence House with volunteers Corey and Elizabeth, selling Spring Raffle tickets and taking sign ups for their upcoming 30th Annual Golf Tournament. Stop by to support a local fundraising effort, pick up tickets, and register to play in the milestone tournament.
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Reflection on Natasha Richardson and organ donation publicity
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness posted a reflection on 2026-06-04 noting how publicity around Natasha Richardson and Gift of Life highlights the positive outcomes that can follow tragedy. The short Facebook share links to further reading and frames public remembrance as a way to raise organ donation awareness.
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Corneal donation awareness update
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness reminds the community that almost everyone can be a corneal donor while noting a 3 year waiting list, and links to a Facebook post for more context. The short update both honors a brave young person and urges awareness about local corneal donation needs.
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2018 transplant chain participation
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness reports that in 2018 an "Off Campus" star took part in a 14 person transplant chain that resulted in seven people being saved, including his childhood friend. The brief account underscores how linked donor chains can produce multiple lifesaving matches and close personal outcomes.
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30th Annual SODA Fundraising Golf Tournament
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is holding its 30th Annual SODA Fundraising Golf Tournament at St. Clair Parkway Golf in Mooretown on June 19, 2026, with registration at 11:00 AM and a shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Entry costs $600 per foursome, hole signs are $100, and you can register via the online form, email, phone, office drop off, or the event's Facebook listing. Call (519) 344-7777 or email sarniaorgandonors@gmail.com for details.
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Announcement about promising Type 1 Diabetes treatment technology
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness published a brief update on 2026-05-20 noting a promising new technology from McGill Unuversity that could lead to better treatment for Type 1 Diabetes. The announcement highlights the development and points readers to the named organizations for follow up.
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Fashion story with kidney transplant tie-in
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness published a short Canadian fashion story tied to a kidney transplant on 2026-05-20. The piece blends style and organ donation awareness in a concise, human centered narrative meant to engage and inform readers.
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Temporary change to office hours
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness says regular office hours are paused this week because their volunteer Jay is on vacation, but telephone and email will be monitored for messages. Leave a phone message or send an email and the team will respond through their usual contact channels.
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Tattoos for Transplant weekend event
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is promoting a Tattoos for Transplant weekend event, featuring tattoo artists such as Jenn who are offering tattoos to support organ donor awareness. The post shares a clip from Jenn to highlight participating artists and encourage community members to learn more about the weekend event.
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Age Friendly Expo
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness will be at the Age Friendly Expo at Point Edward Arena on 2026-05-06, open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Stop by anytime during the day to speak with representatives, pick up informational materials, and learn about organ donation and local age friendly services.
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Mental Health Awareness Month outreach
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness marks May as Mental Health Awareness Month and reminds donor families and recipients that their Patient Liaison offers emotional support. For urgent help in Ontario, the organization directs people to call or text 988, and stresses that help is available.
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Organ Donor Registration Drive
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness is running an Organ Donor Registration Drive with an easy online signup at BeADonor.ca/SODA. The campaign notes that registration takes less than two minutes, offering a very quick way to join the donor registry.
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Brand color update announcement
On April 30, 2026 Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness announced a brand color shift from teal to green to reflect growth and renewal, while honoring three decades of history since teal was adopted in 1994. The organization frames the change as a new look with the same mission, shared at the close of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month.
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Ticket deadline announcement
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness posted that today, April 26 2026, is the last day to buy tickets, with a direct Facebook link for purchase and details. Act now and use the shared link to secure your spot before the deadline passes.
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Fondness for recycling announcement
On 2026-04-22 Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness posted a brief, friendly message stating "We are pretty fond of recycling ourselves 😉". The short social post offers a light encouragement to tidy and sort recyclables and serves as a community minded nudge toward better recycling habits.
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Met Pauline, a corneal recipient
Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness posted a brief mission update on 2026-04-22 noting they met Pauline, a corneal recipient. The short note highlights a personal outcome of corneal donation and underscores the local, human side of organ donor awareness efforts.
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SODA 80's Dinner/Dance
SODA's 80s Dinner Dance brings neon fashions, classic hits, and a dinner service to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 in Sarnia on May 1, starting at 6:30 PM. Hosted by Sarnia Organ Donor Awareness, the evening promises retro outfits, dancing, and community energy; tickets are available on the AllEvents listing.
