Three volunteers at Gift of Life's Check Your Heart Open House in August 2024

Gift of Life Michigan recognizes volunteers and financial donors at open house

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“If I can just add one name to the registry, I can save eight lives,” 2024 Volunteer Champion and two-time heart recipient Chris Kowalski shared in a special video message to a packed conference center.   The efforts of volunteers like Chris were celebrated at the Ann Arbor headquarters of Michigan’s organ and tissue donation program […]

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This year, saving lives is on your tax form.

Over 13,000 join the Donor Registry through state income tax forms

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The Check Your Heart Act became law last year, making Michigan the first state in the nation to place the Donor Registry question on a state income tax form.  That was exciting progress for Gift of Life and the results so far have been astounding.  More than 13,000 people were added to the Michigan Organ

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doctor holding a model of a kidney

What Disqualifies You from Being a Kidney Donor?

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Donating an organ is one of the best things you can do for someone else. A selfless act that demonstrates your commitment to helping others,, donating a kidney is something that many people can do. The process of becoming aliving kidney donor can seem confusing at first with many people unsure about qualifications or lifestyle choices

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Ryan Cormier, director of tissue services

Ryan Cormier Elected Chairperson of Accredited Tissue Banks Council

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Gift of Life Michigan is proud to announce that Ryan Cormier, Director of Tissue Services for the organization has been elected Chairperson of the Accredited Tissue Banks Council (ATBC). His term will begin later this year following the 2024 American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Business Meeting.    Ryan began his work with tissue banks in

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Dominic Anastasi and his family gather next to his poster on the Circle of Life Trail at Donate Life Night at the Zoo

Donate Life Night in Grand Rapids draws a record number of organ donation supporters to John Ball Zoo

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Donate Life Night at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids experienced its largest attendance yet. More than 1,400 donor family members, living donors, transplant recipients, patients on the waiting list and other supporters from across West Michigan came out for the exclusive after-hours event honoring organ, eye and tissue donation.   A Celebration of Life

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Angel wings mural in downtown Bay City in support of Gift of Life Michigan

Raising the wings of awareness

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For years Brad Gohr watched as his mother, Charmaine Neymeiyer, battled Autoimmune Hepatitis, a disease that slowly attacked her liver. After years of her health fluctuating, she was added to the wait list for a liver transplant.   While waiting for a life-saving transplant, Charmaine became very passionate about raising awareness around organ donation, encouraging her

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Dorrie Dils is president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan

AOPO Names 2024-2025 President and Board of Directors

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OPO Leaders Elected to Champion Organ Donation Mission Today, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) announced the appointment of its new President and the newly-elected members of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors, whose terms will commence immediately. Dorrie Dils, President & Chief Executive Officer of Gift of Life Michigan, has been appointed as the

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Guests enjoyed free Dippin' Dots ice cream at Donate Life Night at the Zoo

Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo honors those impacted by organ and tissue donation

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Registration still open to this free event Gift of Life Michigan’s largest West Michigan event honoring organ, eye and tissue donation returns 6-9 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. One thousand guests are expected at this exclusive after-hours gathering. Attendees will get the chance to visit with the animals,

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Donor families in the March of Honor at the 2024 Check Your Heart Capitol Rally

Check Your Heart Rally in Lansing focuses on educating the next generation

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Hundreds gather in support of organ, eye and tissue donation   More than 400 people from across Michigan gathered outside the state Capitol building in Lansing on Wednesday, June 12 in support of organ, eye and tissue donation. Hosted by Gift of Life Michigan, the annual event brings together families of donors, transplant recipients and their

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Group of patients waiting for organ transplants carrying a banner reading "Waiting to Live" along the Capitol sidewalk

Check Your Heart Rally at State Capitol encourages next generation to donate life

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Hundreds expected in support of organ, eye and tissue donation on June 12 Hundreds of organ, eye and tissue donation supporters are expected to join Gift of Life Michigan in Lansing on June 12 to encourage new donation legislation aimed at growing the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. The annual Check Your Heart rally will feature

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