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Canadian Association of TransplantationOn October 22nd, 2002 the Kennedy Family’s youngest son Paul, age 22, died as the result of a tragic automobile accident on the job.Paul donated eight of his organs and tissues to improve the quality of life for eight other individuals.
In memory of Paul, his family and friends created Paul’s Team. The primary focus is and will continue to be raising awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation. Each year in Canada there are over 4,000 individuals in need of transplants. Canada has one of the lowest donation rates in the world.
In recent years, the team has expanded its focus to include other worthwhile causes such as Project Upstream (community mental health support) in 2009 and the Shepherds of Good Hope (support for the homeless) in 2010. In 2011, Paul's team supported the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program for Kids for the first time and the Shepherd's of Good Hope for the second consecutive year. The Jumpstart program helps cover registration fees, and equipment and transportation costs for disadvantaged kids who would like to participate in organized sports.
For more information on the aforementioned charities, please visit their websites:
If you would like to be part of Paul's team, please contact the Kennedy family at kennedy243@sympatico.ca.
Achievements
- To date, over $125,005 has been raised by Paul’s Team for the Ottawa Hospital and other charities thanks to generous community support.
- May 2009, the official opening of the newly renovated family room & quiet rooms in the Intensive Care Unit took place. Paul Kennedy’s Team provided the furnishings for these rooms.
- Many news appearances and speaking engagements creating awareness of the of need for organ and tissues donation have taken place over the past 7 years.
- Support and financial assistance for smaller charitable organizations (e.g. Project Upstream, Shepherds of Good Hope).
Read an in-depth account of our achievements.
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