Ottawa Senators defenceman Cody Ceci has joined The Organ Project as an official ambassador. Ceci, an Ottawa native and role model for many Canadian kids, understands the importance of registering as an organ donor to help end the organ transplant wait list and has committed to assist in spreading the word.

OTTAWA – The Organ Project, a major philanthropic initiative founded by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk today announced the launch of a series of television and radio spots aimed at raising awareness about the life-saving importance of organ donation.

The Organ Project (@theorganproject) announced today it has sold out its Inaugural Gala taking place in Toronto at The Fairmont Royal York on March 31, 2017. The Gala will bring attention to the organ transplant waitlist problem that currently exists throughout Canada and the United States.

OTTAWA – Eugene Melnyk, Owner of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators and himself an organ transplant recipient, today launched a major philanthropic initiative called The Organ Project whose mission is to end the waitlist for all transplant patients.

The Organ Project's successful launch has garnered the attention of the media nationwide. Here is a collection of our coverage.