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Get Involved

There are many ways to support organ, tissue and eye donation in Michigan. We want to help you share your story, engage young people, and work with business and community partners to honor life through donation.

"I love volunteering with Gift of Life Michigan, meeting new people and inspiring them to make the selfless decision to join the Donor Registry."

- Debora Dearring, Gift of Life Volunteer and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient

Debora Dearring - Thank You
Lung transplant recipient Aarolyn McCullough staffs an information table

Become a Volunteer

Many of our volunteers know the power of donation firsthand. Many are organ and tissue recipients themselves.

Millennial Hispanic father holding his little baby in the air in the park, close up

Make a Contribution

Tax-deductible contributions help to provide grants, ease financial challenges, and educate the public.

Foundation Supporters

Events

Gift of Life Michigan staff and volunteers can often be found at local community events like festivals, health fairs, service club meetings, etc.  

What Can You Do?

Supporting Organ and Tissue Donation in Michigan

When you support this mission, you give hope to people waiting for lifesaving, life-improving transplants, and you honor those who have already donated these precious gifts.

Numerous ways to get involved are highlighted on the menu at the top – from volunteering, joining us at community events (or holding your own), advocating for this cause, to simply sharing your story and encouraging others to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.

And you can always contact us to share your ideas or have your questions answered.

Stay Connected

You can keep up on the latest news about organ, tissue and eye donation in Michigan by joining our mailing list. You’ll get our free e-newsletter and find out about opportunities to attend events that support donation and transplantation. Just fill out this short form.

Help Grieving Families

Support a Grieving Family with a Comfort Blanket

Seeking ComfortGift of Life and its partners give small blankets to new donor families to show the love and appreciation of our entire donation community. Anyone who can knit, crochet or quilt can help with this deeply meaningful project. No-sew fleece blankets are also welcome.

Many donor families place these blankets on their loved one during their final hours, then continue to cherish the blanket as a reminder of their family member and of the power of donation.

Blankets should be about 43-inches by 37-inches, with neutral colors preferred. Mail completed blankets to the Michigan Donor Family Council, 14125 Terrace Court, Plymouth, MI 48170; or mail them to or drop them off at Gift of Life Michigan, Attn: Alexis Weatherholt, 3861 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.

Please include your name, address and connection to donation on a note with the blanket.

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