Living organ donation is quietly rewriting the script of compassion in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Stories like Meghan Rozema’s echo through the community, inspiring conversation and deep admiration for what one neighbour can do for another.

Meghan, a local mother of three, became a rare figure when she chose to donate both a liver lobe and one kidney—acts that are almost unheard of, even among the most dedicated donors.

Her family’s unwavering support was crucial through every step, from detailed testing to the complicated surgeries and long recoveries that followed.

Both times, their home in Sherwood Park became a place of healing and hope, illustrating the unseen sacrifices that ripple out from gestures of generosity.

Meghan’s journey began in 2018, when a series of chance encounters and community events planted the idea of living donation in her heart.

Soon, what began as curiosity turned into a calling she could not ignore.

After learning she could donate both a liver lobe and a kidney, she decided to help not just one, but two strangers—people she will probably never meet, but whose lives have been saved by her choices.

The path wasn’t simple.

Months of lab work, detailed scans, and emotional preparation made clear the gravity of what was at stake for everyone involved.

The liver surgery took place during the height of pandemic restrictions, meaning Meghan navigated early recovery with limited in-person support at the hospital.

But by the time her body had nearly rebuilt itself, Meghan already felt compelled to give again—a testament to the strength and conviction that living organ donation demands.

Her kidney donation followed, spurred on by loss—she intended to help a friend, but ended up saving the life of a stranger instead.

This act only deepened the sense of connection among local families waiting for news about their loved ones’ transplant prospects.

Those who know Meghan describe her actions as ‘quiet heroism,’ shaping a legacy of empathy that reaches far beyond her immediate circle.

In Sherwood Park and across Alberta, over 500 people are waiting for organ transplants at any given time.

Living organ donation—whether liver or kidney—remains a rare and precious lifeline.

Advocates hope stories like Meghan’s will encourage others in Sherwood Park to learn more about donation, speak with their families, and play a part in saving lives right here at home.