Our mission is to bring hope, inspiration, and support to individuals within the organ donation and transplant community.
A National Movement for Organ Donation
Walk-N-Talk 2026
3 cities. 5 km. One conversation that saves lives.
October 3 & 4 · London · Saskatoon · Humboldt · Virtual — anywhere in Canada
until we walk together
Our mission is to bring hope, inspiration, and support to individuals within the organ donation and transplant community.
Together we’re aiming for $100,000
Every step sparks a conversation. Every conversation saves lives.
The walk is just getting started — help us fill this bar!
Canadian Transplant Games · July 2026
2026 Grant — ClosedOur first Games recipient had an amazing time!
The Canadian Transplant Games Grant is now closed for 2026 — and our very first recipient represented her province this summer, showing Canada what’s possible after transplant.
Check out photos and highlights from the Games on our social channels!
Andrew Puetz Family Grant
13 families supported this year
Thanks to your amazing support, the 2026 Andrew Puetz Family Grant was able to help support 13 transplant recipients and their families this year — that’s 21 recipients and families over the last two years. Grant applications are now closed for 2026.
Applications reopen in spring 2027 — every step at the Walk-N-Talk helps this grant grow.
Where It All Began
A movement born in the water
Move for Life started with founder Jill Best’s record-setting swims after her own liver transplant — and grew into a national movement for organ donation.
The Great Lake Swim · 2021
Jill swam 52 km across Lake Ontario in our first fundraising event — launching the campaign that brought Canada’s first a-NRP machine to London.
Read the story →
Lake Muskoka Swim · 2024
Jill did it again — 30 km across Lake Muskoka in support of children with organ transplants.
Read the story →
Create a second chance today
80¢ of every dollar goes directly to programs supporting the organ donation and transplant community across Canada.
Andrew Puetz Family Grant
May 10th- June 10th
We are excited to announce that due to all the amazing support received in 2025, the 2026 Andrew Puetz Family Grant will be able to support even more families this year.
Grant Applications will be accepted between May 10, 2026 and June 10 2026.
Find all the information on the grant application requirements and how to apply here!
Canadian Transplant Games
July 15th, 2026
Big news! Our very first Canadian Transplant Games Grant recipient is heading to the Games this summer!
We’re incredibly excited to cheer Nicole on as she represents her province and shows Canada what it possible after transplant. Watch for updates, photos, and way to support our transplant athletes on our social media!
2026 Walk n’ Talk
October 3rd & 4th, 2026
Join us in London, Vaughan, Saskatoon, Humboldt & virtually across Canada for our 4th annual Walk n’ Talk!
Together we’re aiming for a $100,000 goal to continue supporting the A-NRP program, send more kids to Camp Fire Circle, support transplant athletes, and help Saskatchewan families through the Andrew Puetz Family Grant.
Every step sparks a conversation. Every conversation saves lives.
Stay tuned — registration opens soon!
lake muskoka 30kms swim
Jill Best did it again!
On July27th, 2024, Jill Best successfully swam 30kms across Lake Muskoka in support of Camp Kivita to give children with organ transplants the opportunity to experience summer camp and build a community. Find details here about the swim, and ways to support.
Read here for an article by Matther Reisler at MyMuskokaNow.
Kyle Grayson with his amazing mini-doc of Jill’s amazing Lake Ontario Swim. This is a must watch!
follow our journey
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