5th Annual Transplant Trot set for July 5th at Columbus Field

Jun 17, 2025 | Local News

The 5th annual Transplant Trot is taking place July 5th at Columbus Field.

Kristofer Woods, Maritime director for the Canadian Transplant Association, described the Transplant Trot as a community event for all people impacted by organ donation, including supporters, living donors, recipients, and friends and family. There will be a children’s run at 10:30, followed by the main runs at 11, with the options of a 5 km walk/run, or a 10 km walk/run. The Antigonish Kinsmen Club will provide a barbeque for all registrants.

Woods said it’s an opportunity for people to learn about organ donation, noting people with questions about the process can connect with donors and recipients. He also called it a celebration of the resilience that people have to overcome and navigate through in order to come out on the other end of a transplant.

People can register at tinyurl.com/transplanttrot or at the event.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

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When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.