You can see the most talked about NHL player this year at the Blades game Friday at SaskTel Centre.
David Ayres, the NHL back-up goaltender who was called into action for the Carolina Hurricanes with 8 saves and a win against the Maple Leafs will drop the ceremonial puck and will sign autographs and meet with fans.
Ayres is a kidney transplant recipient, and he is here to raise awareness about organ donation.
Proceeds from the special jerseys to be worn at the game will go to the Kidney Foundation through the WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation program.
The Manager of the Saskatchewan Health authority’s organ donation program says many people say they would like to be an organ donor, but haven’t talked to their families about it.
Along with putting the organ donor sticker on your health card, Betty Wolfe urges everyone that the most important thing is to tell your family about your intentions.
There are many people waiting for transplants, and many people die while waiting.
One donor can save 8 lives and change the quality of life for up to 75 people.

When people tell their personal stories, like David Ayres, it has a huge impact on organ donations.
For example, after the Humboldt Broncos tragic bus accident, it was learned that player Logan Boulet who was a victim of the crash and died the next day, had made his choice known previously to his family that he wanted to be an organ donor.
That inspired hundreds of thousands of people worldwide to sign up as donors.