B.C. Transplant volunteers, who are visiting multiple hospitals across B.C. to distribute popcorn to health-care professionals and thank them for their service, made a stop at 91原创 Hospital on Friday, Dec. 9.

The visit was part of the annual Operation Popcorn campaign, which has been going on for more than three decades.

Amongst the visitors was 91原创鈥檚 Charlie Fox, a kidney recipient from his wife, Diane.

Fox described the visit as 鈥済ratifying and rewarding.鈥�

Fox said his conversation with the health-care workers was 鈥渧ery worthwhile.鈥�

鈥淥ur conversation was about the job they do in the front end of the process and also they commented on how nice it was to actually see and chat with transplant recipients and donors where it has made such a difference in the lives of people.鈥�

It has been 14 years since Fox received a transplant, and his family is grateful for the 鈥減ositive long-term鈥� effects of the transplant.

Another recipient, Kate Chong, who received a kidney from her husband, Brian, came from Coquitlam for the 91原创 hospital visit.

Kate said the visit allowed her to meet and catch up with transplant patients and donors, as well as provide an opportunity to once again thank health-care workers.

鈥淲e all shared our journeys and the impact it has on our lives. The staff are so appreciative because they don鈥檛 get to see the other side of people鈥檚 journey, and it is so rewarding for them to see recipients and donors doing well,鈥� Kate shared.

The health-care staff, too, expressed appreciation for the recognition and thanked volunteers for the visit.

Sandi Bazley, who is on B.C. Transplant鈥檚 organ donation and hospital development team, encouraged people to register for organ donation and emphasized the importance of sharing their decisions with family members.

鈥淎s a coordinator who works with families at end of life, I can attest that it is a relief to families when the decision is known, and has been discussed. We know most Canadians are giving, and would save a life if they could, and will make the option when presented to them. But do talk to your family about your wishes,鈥� Bazley said.

In addition to the 91原创 stop, BC Transplant volunteers 鈥� as well as recipients, living donors, and donor families 鈥� visited 28 hospitals across the province to deliver more than 100 gift packages this holiday season.

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