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Events

Gift of Life Michigan is proud to organize and promote a variety of events aimed at encouraging organ and tissue donation in Michigan and across the country. In addition, we often support community events through giveaways, info tables, and volunteer or staff speakers. To request assistance with your event please click the "Contact Us" link below.

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Many blue and green, rounded glass awards with black pedestals sit on a table waiting to be presented.
Community, National Donate Life Month | April 4 @6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Champions Gala

The annual Champions Gala has recognized more than 100 people and organizations supporting organ, eye and tissue donation at the highest level in Michigan since the event began in 2019.

The awards represent every aspect of the donation process from efforts to grow the Michigan Organ Donor Registry to incredible work at schools, hospitals, transplant centers and more.

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A panel of presenters listens to a question from the audience at the 2023 Inspiring Champions Symposium
Continuing Education | May 16 @9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Inspiring Champions Symposium

Donation Innovation: Saving Lives Beyond the Ordinary

Join us for a hybrid event to bring together nurse champions to support organ, eye and tissue donation. 
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A group walks down the sidewalk in front of the Michigan Capitol holding a banner reading "Waiting to Live."
Community | June 12 @11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Check Your Heart Capitol Rally

Join hundreds of organ, eye and tissue donation supporters at the State Capitol in Lansing to encourage legislators to pass laws supportive of donation and transplant! Hear inspiring speakers, visit our partners’ info booths, and enjoy lunch with us.

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Guests enjoyed free Dippin' Dots ice cream at Donate Life Night at the Zoo
Community | July 18 @6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Donate Life Night at the Zoo

Join us at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids for a fun night with the animals and hundreds of donation and transplant supporters!

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Hartley, the Gift of Life Michigan mascot, gives a high five to a member of Bobby's Rockers at the finish line at LIFE Walk/Run 2023.
Community | July 27 @7:30 am - 11:00 am

LIFE Walk/Run

Michigan’s largest gathering of donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, medical staff and other supporters is an event you just do not want to miss! Join us for fun, music, dancing, food, a 10K or 5K run or a 5K (3.1 mile) walk around beautiful Belle Isle State Park in Detroit.

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | July 30 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | October 29 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | December 31 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | February 24, 2026 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Event Archives

Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | March 26 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Gift of Life Michigan staff, board members, volunteers and other supporters enjoying a moment on the ice after a Red Wings game in 2023.
Community | March 21 @7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Detroit Red Wings Charity of the Game

Join other Gift of Life Michigan supporters for a fun evening with the Detroit Red Wings as they take on the New York Islanders! We’ll be in the upper gondola section, and you just might recognize someone riding the Zamboni between periods.

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The Kountz Callendar Drew Transplant Symposium is a great opportunity to earn CEUs.
Continuing Education | March 13 @8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Kountz Callender Drew Transplant Symposium

Gift of Life MOTTEP is partnering with Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit to host an educational, inspiring day for medical professionals, chaplains, social workers, funeral professionals and others interested in end-of-life care and organ, tissue and eye donation. This year’s theme is: Mind Matters: Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health, Physical Health, and Organ Donation.

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | January 30 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Campus Challenge logo
Community | January 25 - February 29

Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge

The Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge is a friendly competition to see which colleges and universities can sign up the most people to donate life.

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Someone holding a pen signing their state income tax form
Community | January 22 @10:00 am - 11:00 am

Check Your Heart Kickoff with the Department of Treasury

Join Gift of Life Michigan and representatives of the Michigan Department of Treasury to kick off tax season – and learn how residents can save lives while doing taxes this year!

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | October 31, 2023 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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Photo collage of high school students during the HOSA Challenge, promoting organ donation.
Community | October 16, 2023 - November 3, 2023

HOSA Challenge

Michigan HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) chapters will spend three weeks registering new organ, eye and tissue donors and promoting donation! This event runs from Oct. 16 – Nov. 3, 2023.

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Día de Muertos ofrenda - a Day of the Dead altar
Community | October 16, 2023 - November 3, 2023

Día de Los Muertos Ofrenda

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is one of the most important celebrations in Latin America. It is the date on which people of Hispanic heritage join the celebration of the souls that no longer inhabit the earth. The day is commemorated on Nov. 1 and 2, when it’s believed that the souls of the deceased return to the world of the living. Gift of Life will host the ofrenda for all donor families who wish to honor their loved ones from Oct. 16 – Nov. 3, 2023.

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Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | September 26, 2023 @4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Nurse Donation Champions Council

The Nurse Donation Champion Council is a new program at Gift of Life Michigan designed to recognize and capture the expertise of nursing leadership on topics related to organ and tissue donation. Apply today to join!

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