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.
Lives Touched
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.
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.
BC Transplant Statistics
“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