TSN documenting self less decision by Logan Bou let
Following the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash which killed 16 people in April, TSN is filming a documentary about Lethbridge’s Logan Boulet, who inspired people to become an organ donor following his death in the crash.
Only days before the fatal crash Boulet had made the decision to become an organ donor. As a result, his memory and legacy lives on as his organs helped save six people’s lives and inspired hundreds of thousands of people across Canada to sign up as an organ donor while bringing awareness to the need for donations.
“We are really proud,” says Toby Boulet, Logan’s father. “It makes us feel good that Logan chose what he wanted to do. He told me last summer that he wanted to do it, and we feel proud because our son is going to have a legacy.”
Toby says the response from people across the country to sign organ donor cards has been truly amazing. Ontario saw a large increase in people signing up from around 10,000 to more than 100,000 applicants in April.
The short documentary, called “The Logan Boulet Effect,” was inspired by the heroic act by Logan resulting in a large number of people who followed in his footsteps to provide organs for thousands of people in need every day.
“Logan has always been a giver and knows those services are needed for life,” says Toby Boulet.
“For that to happen is amazing and when we decided to donate as well we had no idea that this would happen.”
In Canada there are 4,500 people constantly waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. According to Statistics Canada, around 2,800 transplants are done every year, and around 260 people die every year waiting for a transplant. Registering as a donor could result in saving up to eight lives and improving the quality of life for up to 75 people.
“The Logan Boulet Effect,” featuring Lethbridge residents and others, will air on Sept. 12, during the live broadcast of the Humboldt Broncos Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League home opener.