In death, this ‘brave’ teen goalie from a First Nation in Ontario saved many lives by donating her organs – CBC

Apr 02, 2026

Anisabeth Kaiya Danis Waswa-Rae, 18, honoured in hero walk to Thunder Bay hospital’s operating room

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Anisabeth Kaiya Danis Waswa-Rae was determined to become a goalie when she was about six years old and later became the only girl on her hockey team after moving from North Caribou Lake First Nation to Thunder Bay, Ont.

Today, Kaiya — her everyday name — is being honoured as a hero for what she did off the ice: Registering as an organ donor before her death at age 18 on March 26.

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