Green Shirt Day
Every year, Canadians mark April 7 as Green Shirt Day in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect, in support of organ donor awareness/registration across Canada.
On April 6, 2018, Canadians were heartbroken to hear the news of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Of the 29 passengers, sixteen lost their lives and thirteen will all bear physical and emotional scars for life.
On April 7, 2018, Humboldt Broncos defenceman Logan Boulet succumbed to his injuries. His parents, Bernadine and Toby Boulet offered to donate his organs so that six lives could live on. They did so because Logan told his parents he was registering as an organ donor and that he was inspired by his coach and mentor Ric Suggitt. Ric passed on June 27th, 2017 and was also an organ donor and saved 6 lives.
“What happened following this selfless act is nothing less than miraculous and became known across Canada as the Logan Boulet Effect.”
The CTA is proud to partner with the organizers of Green Shirt Day including the Boulet family and other organizations in the organ donation community. Be sure to check out our events listings for events near you, or virtually so that you can help support this important day.
The Green Shirt Day website offers a number of toolkits and information that can be used for local event, school activities and more. Please visit the website for more information.