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2025 Antigonish Transplant Trot
It's time - The 5th Annual Antigonish Transplant Trot is here!
Join us at Columbus Field on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 for the Antigonish Transplant Trot in support of the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA). The fun starts at 10:30am with a 1km kids run followed by the 5km/10km fun walk/run beginning at 11:00am! A BBQ, proudly sponsored by the Antigonish Kinsmen, will follow for all registered participants! Please ensure you arrive early so we can confirm your registration. Day of registration will be available, but we encourage all participants to register online beforehand if possible as the morning will be quite busy.
EVENT FEES/EARLY BIRD
• Adults - $25.00 (Early Bird - $20.00)
• Youth (12-17) - $20.00 (Early Bird - $15.00)
• Kids (4-12) - $10.00 (Early Bird - $5.00)
• Babies & Toddlers - FREE
Early Bird Registration closes June 14th.
REGISTRATION
Every registered participant will receive a free hat and a medal! We encourage all racers to wear green - the official Organ Donation Awareness colour!
The pledge drive is featured again this year! Using Canada Helps, participants will be able to raise pledges to support their individual fundraising goals, or create a team and work together to achieve a team goal! We encourage participants to collect pledges - some awesome prizes await the top fundraisers, including some awesome door prizes available to be won for each registered participant!
2025 Antigonish Transplant Trot Canadahelps
GET INVOLVED
We are seeking volunteers to help us with our event! If you are available, please contact Danielle Goff-Beaton, Event Coordinator, at danielle.goffbeaton@gmail.com.
To learn more about the CTA, or if interested in joining our Maritime Committee, please contact Kristofer Woods, Maritime Director - CTA, at kwoods@txworks.ca
ABOUT THE CTA
The Canadian Transplant Association, founded 1987, is a charitable organization comprised of transplant recipients, donors, athletes, and volunteers dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyle post transplant and organ donation awareness through public advocacy and events, including the Canadian Transplant Games (July 5th - 10th, 2026 in Sherbrooke QC) and the World Transplant Games (August 16th - 23rd, 2025 in Dresden Germany), and Green Shirt Day!
Transplant Trot - BC
The Transplant Trot is an inspirational 1km or 5km walk/run dedicated to promoting awareness of the importance of organ donation and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This event is not just a walk—it's a step towards saving lives and motivating others.
8:30AM - 9:45AM PT - Registration
10:00AM - 12:00PM PT - Run/Walk
Location: Burnaby Central Park next to Swanguard Stadium
Learn more here.
Larry's 50th Kidneyversary Transplant Trot
On Sunday, June 9, Larry & Bev Kreklewich of Melville, Saskatchewan are hosting the Canadian Transplant Association’s “Transplant Trot” to honor the 50th Anniversary of Larry’s successful kidney transplant.
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story. Calgary Screening
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Documentary premiere & Q&A panel discussion presented by Canadian Blood Services
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Film Synopsis: In November of 2020, high school basketball star Dylan Kalambay’s world turned upside down. He experienced heart failure at the young age of 16. Over the next 6 months he had open heart surgery and not long after, thanks to the generosity of an organ donor and their family, Dylan received a life-saving heart transplant. In September of 2021, after a long and challenging recovery, Dylan stepped back onto the court… The film Heart & Sole follows his journey, forward as Dylan continues to pursue his dreams on the court, while off of it he tries to comprehend his second chance at life and his new identity as a transplant recipient.
Heart and Sole features Toronto Raptors world champion and NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, University of Calgary Dinos head coach Dan Vanhooren, and Toby and Bernadine Boulet, parents of Logan Boulet who inspired more than 100,000 to become registered organ donors following the Humboldt bus crash in 2018.
Directed by Michael Hamilton and Produced by Game Seven Media (@game_7_media), in association with Ridley College, Heart and Sole - the Dylan Kalambay Story is presented by Canadian Blood Services on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation community.
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story. Edmonton Screening
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Documentary premiere & Q&A panel discussion presented by Canadian Blood Services
Heart & Sole: the Dylan Kalambay story
Film Synopsis: In November of 2020, high school basketball star Dylan Kalambay’s world turned upside down. He experienced heart failure at the young age of 16. Over the next 6 months he had open heart surgery and not long after, thanks to the generosity of an organ donor and their family, Dylan received a life-saving heart transplant. In September of 2021, after a long and challenging recovery, Dylan stepped back onto the court… The film Heart & Sole follows his journey, forward as Dylan continues to pursue his dreams on the court, while off of it he tries to comprehend his second chance at life and his new identity as a transplant recipient.
Heart and Sole features Toronto Raptors world champion and NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, University of Calgary Dinos head coach Dan Vanhooren, and Toby and Bernadine Boulet, parents of Logan Boulet who inspired more than 100,000 to become registered organ donors following the Humboldt bus crash in 2018.
Directed by Michael Hamilton and Produced by Game Seven Media (@game_7_media), in association with Ridley College, Heart and Sole - the Dylan Kalambay Story is presented by Canadian Blood Services on behalf of Canada’s organ and tissue donation community.
Transplant Next Conversations - Webinar
Participating in Research as a Patient Partner
You are invited to join the World Transplant Games TRANSPLANT NEXT CONVERSATIONS webinar focused on how parents and families can get involved in transplant research.
Kristi Coldwell is the Senior Advisor for Transplant Research Advocacy at the Transplant Research Foundation of BC.
Having undergone a heart transplant as a teenager due to congenital heart disease, Kristi is acutely aware of the role research plays in improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
She believes patients and caregivers have an important role in shaping and informing health research to ensure it is meaningful and accountable to all stakeholders.
Elaine Yong is, first and foremost, the mother of a pediatric heart transplant recipient.
She is also actively involved in research as a patient partner with the Canadian Donation and Transplant Research Program and several specific research projects. Elaine sits on the board of the Transplant Research Foundation of B.C., actively fundraising to support pediatric transplant research.
Professionally, she is currently the Manager of Communications and Community Engagement at BC Transplant. Elaine was an award winning journalist before moving into healthcare communications in 2015.
Dartmouth, NS - Transplant Trot
The Transplant Trot is a 1km, 5km or 10km fun run/walk and it's mission is twofold; to raise awareness around organ and tissue donation and to connect Transplant recipients while encouraging them to live active lives being held in many communities across Canada.
Join us Sunday, October 15 at 10:30 AM. Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-transplant-associationlassociation-canadien-ne-po/events/transplant-trot-2023-dartmouth-nova-scotia
BC Transplant Trot
Join us September 24! The Transplant Trot is a vibrant and inclusive 1 and 5 km fun run/walk that serves a dual purpose - to raise awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation, and to foster connections within the Transplant Community while inspiring a healthier lifestyle for all.
Harbour Grace Transpant Trot
Join us for the 2023 Harbour Grace Transplant Trot
The Transplant Trot is a fun and inclusive 1km walk or 5km run/walk to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation, and to inspiring a healthier lifestyle for all.
Virtual National Transplant Trot
September 2023 - Run, Walk, Bike in support of the CTA
BC Transplant Family Picnic
This free event is organized by the Canadian Transplant Association - BC and the Children's Organ Transplant Society. It is open to all transplant families and promises to be a whole lot of fun! Food, refreshments, crafts and games all provided.
CTA AGM
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and learn what’s happening at CTA.
Simply log in here at:
3pm PT
4pm MT
5pm CT
6pm ET
7pm AT
7:30pm NT
World Transplant Games Perth
Early Bird Registration now open for the World Transplant Games in Perth, Australia, April 15-21, 2023.
To register:
https://worldtransplantgames.org/
If you are interested in attending and are not on the Team Canada email list. Please email Alison the Team Manager at teammanager.cta@gmail.com for more information.
Transplant Trot Newfoundland
Harbour Grace, NL
Saturday, September 24 @11am NDT
1km fun run for kids
5km-walk & run
Register here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/canadian-transplant-associationlassociation-canadien-ne-po/events/transplant-trot-harbour-grace-2022/
National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
Various events, seminars and activities will be held across Canada and online to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation.
Green Shirt Day Family Skate
Airdrie, Alberta
Join us for a fun family skate in recognition of Green Shirt Day. Be sure to say hello to our friendly CTA Volunteers
Green Shirt Day
Various events and activities are being helped across Canada in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect, in support of organ donor awareness and registration across Canada.