Fewer northerners are becoming new organ donors, but we still have some of the highest consent rates in Ontario.
Fort Frances led the way as the community is ranked 14th in the province for consenting to be an organ donor.
Thunder Bay and Kenora are both right behind at 16th and 17th respectively.
Dryden is ranked 20th, while Sioux Lookout is 48th.
Information on how you can become an organ donor is available by visiting www.beadonor.ca
Stats:
Dryden: 20th ranked. Number of donors 4,178, 43% participation rate
Fort Frances: 14th ranked. Number of donors 4,200, 45% participation rate
Kenora: 17th ranked. Number of donors 5,856, 44% participation rate
Sioux Lookout: 48th ranked. Number of donors 1,580, 36% participation rate
Thunder Bay: 16th ranked. Number of donors 47,429, 45% participation rate
