Family of four in a wooded area, with the grandmother and younger girl smiling, and an older woman and teenage girl close by, with the younger girl having a halo-illustrated effect above her head.

Heart. Liver. Kidney. Lungs.

Sometimes they fail at an age much too young.

Our Vision: Improving the lives of children requiring organ transplant and giving them hope for a brighter future.

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In April 2001, Debbie Bielech founded the Children’s Organ Transplant Society—one year after donating the left lobe of her liver to save her son’s life.

Her experience with her son motivated her to create an emotional and social support group for others in the transplant community. In addition, she wanted to provide encouragement and support for family members who could potentially become donors.

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Today, we continue to be the only charity of its kind in Canada to support transplant children long-term.

We support transplant recipients until they transition to adult care, making us a necessary niche in the non-profit sector.

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  • “Words of thanks are just not enough for this very generous [help]. I am so grateful to COTS for many reasons—you always seem to be here for me when I am struggling the most.”

    —COTS Family
    Receiving nutrition support

  • "One way camp made me feel confident was making friends with people who share similar experiences."

    —Ashlyn
    Liver Transplant Recipient

  • "You are all amazing and this year it will be the little extra special to get us through our tough months and to enjoy our holiday in hospital. Stutwiniitscw - thank you."

    —Dettling-Morton Family
    Kidney Transplant Recipient