NOTDAM is an annual campaign, which encourages Canadians to consider becoming organ donors.
This year, National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month (NOTDAM) takes place during the month of April. NOTDAM encourages Canadians to have important conversations with their friends and loved ones about their decision to donate to ensure that each of our organ donation wishes and decisions are understood.
Saskatchewan does not currently have a registry for organ and tissue donation. However, the Government of Saskatchewan has committed to making one available by early 2020.
A registry works similar to the organ and tissue donor sticker that you can place on your health card. Both indicate your willingness to donate. However, donation is only possible with the consent of your next of kin. This is why it is so important to talk to your family about your decision to donate.
Steps you can take today
Until the organ and tissue donor registry for Saskatchewan is available, you can take these steps:
- Add an Organ and Tissue Donor sticker to your Saskatchewan Health Services card and sign the Intention to Donate card (available from eHealth Saskatchewan by calling 1-800-667-7551.)
- Talk to your family about your decision to be a donor, so they can support your wishes.
Donating organs or tissues, whether iving or deceased, is a life-changing gift. To learn more about how three Saskatchewan families were positively impacted by receiving these most precious gifts, please listen to their stories.
We encourage you to share these videos on your social media channels with the hashtag, #BeADonorSask to encourage others to have this important discussion with their loved ones. To download and share the corresponding campaign posters, go to the Resources page.