Changes for Organ Donor Registration

Changes for Organ Donor Registration

April 16, 2015 7:10 am PST.

The provincial government is making it easier for people to register to be organ donors. Only 20% of BC residents are currently registered. The changes mean all 61 Service BC Offices will be able to register someone as a donor.

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