News | September 9, 2022
U.S. reaches historic milestone of 1 million organ transplants
Gift of Life Michigan joins national ‘Living it Forward’ initiative to advance next million Ann Arbor, MI – The U.S. organ donation system has made…
Blog, News | September 1, 2022
Foundation grant honors heart recipient who inspired many
On Saturday, Aug. 27, a $10,000 grant was presented to the Gift of Life Foundation in honor of a Julia Evans, a heart recipient…
Gift of LifeLines, News | July 27, 2022
LIFE Walk returns to historic Belle Isle for 25th year
Thousands attend event celebrating life, organ and tissue donation The annual LIFE Walk/Run drew nearly 2,500 people to Belle Isle in downtown Detroit for the…
Gift of LifeLines, News | July 26, 2022
Team Michigan heads to San Diego for the Donate Life Transplant Games
Camaraderie, fellowship highlight biennual competition for transplant recipients Mike Roman of Berkley admits he probably shouldn’t go to the Donate Life Transplant Games this year….
News | July 26, 2022
Donation supporters rally for “Check Your Heart” at Michigan capitol
Legislators, transplant recipients, donor families urge Michiganders to ‘Check Your Heart’ There was a clear message echoing across the lawn of the Michigan Capitol recently:…
Gift of LifeLines, Let's Talk, News | July 25, 2022
Saginaw man determined to regain health, mobility
Minorities often wait longer for organ transplants Patrick Price is hoping he will one day receive a new kidney and return to the catering business…
News | July 25, 2022
Donate Life Day at the Zoo celebrates organ donors, transplant recipients and life
Gift of Life’s largest outreach event returns to the popular John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids on Aug. 13. Donate Life Day at the Zoo…
Blog, Gift of LifeLines, News | April 27, 2022
Check Your Heart Rally at state capitol will advocate for action
Gift of Life Michigan and its partners, volunteers, donor families, and recipients are gathering in June at the state capitol building in Lansing to celebrate…
Gift of LifeLines, News | April 26, 2022
New legislation encourages family doctors to educate about organ and tissue donation
New legislation introduced in April will help Michigan family doctors and urgent care centers provide patients with information about organ, tissue and bone marrow donation….
News | April 25, 2022
Donate Life Month encourages Michigan residents to sign up to be a donor
Gift of Life Michigan honors donors, recipients and volunteers during national observance April is National Donate Life Month, designed to raise awareness of the importance…
Blog, Gift of LifeLines, News | April 25, 2022
Breaking the time barrier: organ care system preserves lungs outside the body
New lung technology lends hope to patients who are waiting Two people are alive today because of new technology adopted by Gift of Life Michigan…
Gift of LifeLines, News | April 25, 2022
Gift of Life Michigan honors champions of donation
Fourth annual ceremony celebrates winners statewide Gift of Life Michigan honored 17 individuals, four partner organizations, and one hospital with 2022 Donation Champion awards, recognizing…
Gift of LifeLines, News | April 22, 2022
Honoring Life
Gift of Life Foundation launches first annual appeal As Gift of Life Michigan battles the ever-present transplant waiting list and strives to add one million…
News | April 15, 2022
Gift of Life Michigan launches ‘Check Your Heart’ campaign
One million new registered donors sought Gift of Life Michigan, the state’s federally designated organ and tissue procurement program, launched a statewide campaign to…
News | February 16, 2022
Breaking the time barrier: new system extends life, viability of donated lungs
Life-saving technology in Michigan will triple the time for lungs to be transplanted Kyle Clark had just days to live when the news finally came…