This year National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, recognized annually since 1997 on the last full week in April, celebrates Canadians who have chosen to Leave Well so others can live well.

A look at how Canada compares internationally in the organ donation and transplant space

When Maryam describes her firstborn daughter Zeynah, one of the first things she speaks of is her willingness to give.

“She was a really kind, considerate child, she would give everything to others if she knew that they needed it, even if that meant she would have to go without,” Maryam recalled.

This year National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, recognized annually since 1997 on the last full week in April, celebrates Canadians who have chosen to Leave Well so others can live well.