Why be a Donor
Becoming a registered organ and/or tissue donor can save up to eight lives.
Who Can be an Organ and/or Tissue Donor
Any person 16 years or older with a valid Saskatchewan Health Services Card number can register their intent to be an organ and/or tissue donor.
Your eligibility to be a donor will be determined at the time of death by a health care team. Some people incorrectly assume their medical condition, poor physical fitness or advanced age would automatically disqualify them as a donor.
Medical teams will confirm whether organs/tissues are considered medically viable for transplant. If so, transplant coordinators will work to find matching recipients with the most pressing need.
How to Register
Registering your decision for organ and/or tissue donation is easy – all you need is your Saskatchewan Health Services Card number, first and last name and date of birth
- all organs and tissues needed for transplant; or
- select organs and tissues of your choosing.
All options are outlined in the registry.
Register your decision in the following ways:
- Online from any computer, tablet or mobile device; or
- By paper form.
Once complete, the paper forms need to be sent to:
eHealth Saskatchewan
2130 11th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0J5
They can also be scanned and sent by email to donorregistrysupport@ehealthsask.ca. If you register by paper form, your donation choices will be entered into the registry on your behalf. Once you have registered your decision, you can revisit this registry at any time to confirm or modify your choices. Make sure health care providers are aware of your wishes regarding organ donation by registering online. Click on the button below and follow the instructions within the registry.
Register or Update Your Decision
You may also download the paper registration form, fill it in and send it by:
After you register, be sure to talk with your family (or whoever would be considered your next-of-kin), so they understand your decision. Families are more likely to agree to donation if they are aware of a family member's wishes.
To help start the discussion, you will be asked if you want to share your decision on social media after registering.