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BC’s transplant children.

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Your generous tax-receiptable donations enable us to support over 135 transplant children & families living in BC. As the only charity in Canada to help pediatric transplant children long-term, your donations are vital to ensuring the sustained health and happiness of transplant youth.

  • As a registered charity, we support transplant children and their families through medical and non-medical funding, camp, educational events and awareness, as well as peer programming. We are a community and support network. A helping hand and shoulder to cry on. A space to heal and learn. We witness families as they move through the most traumatic experience of their life and provide financial, emotional, psychological, and social support to help them cope. The generosity of folks like you allows us to spread hope to BC’s transplant children and their families.

  • We often hear from individuals who have a personal connection to the transplant community and hope to contribute positively to a loved one’s memory or life experience. A donation to the Children’s Organ Transplant Society is a purposeful way to honour a friend, family member, loved one, or life event.

    Space is available on our donation page to dedicate a tribute donation—if you wish to share.

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Give Monthly

Donate Monthly

Welcome to COTS Champions—a monthly donation program designed to advance COTS’ mission and ensure our organization's long-term sustainability. For as little as the price of one coffee per month, you could ensure a transplant child has reliable access to medication, food, transportation, or mental health support.

    • The need is urgent. Approximately 90 percent of BC’s transplant children and their families struggle financially, and will at one point come to us for support.

    • The cost to sustain organ transplants is immense. From healthy food to nutrition supplements to multiple medications, families can rarely keep up with the cost of sustaining transplanted organs. For some families, one medication can cost upwards of $500-1000 per month after coverage.

    • There are gaps in medical funding. While we are lucky enough in Canada to have universal medical care, oftentimes our families fall through the cracks. They require specialized therapies, drugs, supplements, diets, and treatments not fully covered under our BC Medicare. This is where we come in.

    • It’s affordable. By splitting your generosity into smaller increments, you can provide meaningful support within your budget.

    • It’s convenient. Sign up once, and your preauthorized monthly gifts will provide ease of mind and one yearly consolidated tax receipt.

    • You boost your impact. We know you care about supporting BC’s transplant children and their families. Monthly giving compounds your donations over time, creating a substantial difference.

Legacy Giving

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  • To support donors in making informed decisions, we offer:

    • Expert Guidance: Planned giving can be complex. Access to specialized financial expertise ensures donors can maximize benefits for themselves and COTS.

    • Personalized Consultations: One-on-one discussions help align charitable intentions with financial and estate planning goals.

    • Tailored Financial Planning: Donors can structure their giving to optimize tax benefits while supporting the causes they care about.

    • Educational Resources: Workshops, seminars, and informative materials help donors understand planned giving options in simple terms.

    • Ongoing Support : We provide guidance throughout the process, ensuring donors feel confident and informed about their contributions.

    • Collaborative Networks: COTS works alongside financial advisors, estate planners, and legal professionals to facilitate effective planned giving strategies.

    Whether considering a gift of life insurance, investment funds, or other financial assets, our goal is to make the process seamless and beneficial for donors while securing a strong future for COTS.

    For more information, please contact Debbie Bielech at debbie@childrensots.org.

  • A simple and common planned gift where a donor leaves a specific amount or portion of their estate in their will. The donor retains control of their assets during their lifetime and can receive tax credits on their estate.

    Please contact your financial advisor for information about bequests.

  • A donor can designate a beneficiary for their RRSP/RRIF, which is treated as a charitable donation in the year of death.

    Please contact your financial advisor for information about bequests.

  • A gift of life insurance allows you to make a substantial donation at a relatively low cost. Please talk to your insurance provider, lawyer, or our Executive Director about naming the Children’s Organ Transplant Society as a beneficiary in your Will.

    Tax benefits will apply.

Planned giving through investments and insurance provides a meaningful way to leave a lasting impact while maximizing financial and tax benefits. COTS welcomes gifts through life insurance policies, RRSP/RRIF designations, and other investment vehicles.

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Corporate Giving

Corporate Giving is a fantastic way to demonstrate your organization’s generosity and community involvement. From team-based fundraisers to corporate donations, there are various ways to get involved. If you have an idea, we can help make it happen.

    • Philanthropic Donation. Donate directly to support BC’s transplant children and their families.

    • Employee Engagement Event. Engage your team by planning an organizational donation drive or fundraising campaign.

    • In-Kind Support. Do you have a product that may be useful for our organization? We would love to hear about a potential in-kind donation!

    • Event Sponsorship. Whether you love golf or the holidays, we have an event that matches your passions. Together, we help increase your brand awareness through our events and programs.

  • To get in touch about corporate giving partnerships, please contact us at info@childrensots.org.

Donate by Mail

Donations can be made by cheque payable to the Children’s Organ Transplant Society. Tax receipts will be issued.
Please mail to:

Children’s Organ Transplant Society
8323 Fremlin Street
Vancouver, BC V6P 3X1