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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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Flyer featuring the Michigan Capitol building, promoting the Check Your Heart Capitol Rally on June 20, 2023 from 11-1.
June 20, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Check Your Heart Capitol Rally

Join hundreds of donor family members, transplant recipients, waiting patients, medical professionals and other supporters to encourage lawmakers to support organ, eye and tissue donation in Michigan at the second Gift of Life Michigan Check Your Heart Rally in Lansing! FREE shuttle buses are available from select areas.

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casket with flowers
June 28, 2023 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Educational Forum for Funeral Professionals and MEIs

Join us for a free educational and professional development event for funeral professionals and medical examiner investigators. Learn best practices, insight into the organ & tissue donation process and opportunities for improved collaboration and communication to better serve families.

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Artelia Griggs and Donnie Parker wave as they finish the 5K walk
July 22, 2023 7:00 am to 11:00 am

LIFE Walk/Run

Join thousands of organ, eye and tissue donation supporters for a fantastic day at Belle Isle State Park!

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Gift of Life's main entrance with information about the Open House overlayed
August 3, 2023 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Check Your Heart Community Open House

Join Gift of Life staff, volunteers and many more supporters to learn about the latest in organ, eye and tissue donation in Michigan. Take a tour of Gift of Life’s facilities to see how we honor life through donation.

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Donate Life Night at the Zoo logo
August 16, 2023 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Donate Life Night at the Zoo

We have an exciting evening planned for you at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids!

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Detroit Tigers logo and Donate Life Coalition of Michigan logo on background of baseballs with details about the game which are available in the event details.
August 25, 2023 7:10 pm to 10:00 pm

Detroit Tigers “Donate Life” Game

Join the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan for their annual Donate Life game night with the Detroit Tigers!

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Event Archives

Three HOSA high school students pointing to a display case where they have created a Donate Life/Gift of Life display
Community | October 17, 2022 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Gift of Life HOSA Challenge

Michigan HOSA chapters are invited to participate in this three-week competition to see which chapter can add the most new names to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry or complete the most activities to raise awareness of the importance of organ, tissue and eye donation.

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Woman with hands clasped in prayer
Community | November 2, 2022 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Faith Leader Prayer Breakfast

Leaders from faith communities across the state will gather to learn how their congregations can help save lives. Both virtual and in-person participation is offered.

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Community | November 11, 2022 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

National Donor Sabbath Weekend

National Donor Sabbath, typically celebrated two weekends before Thanksgiving, is a time for all faith communities to come together in prayer for those who have given the gifts, those who are waiting, and those who have received the gifts of life, sight, and mobility.

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Two young women holding up driver's license
Community | January 26, 2023 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge

We’re giving school rivalries and competitive spirit a new purpose by saving and healing lives!  During the five-week Gift of Life Michigan Campus Challenge, colleges and universities compete to see which school can sign up the most people to donate life.

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Community | February 14, 2023 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

National Donor Day

February 14 is not just Valentine’s Day – it is also National Donor Day!  Share Gift of Life’s posts on social media to encourage your friends and family to show a little love and register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Giving Warms the Heart: Donate Blood
Community | February 14, 2023 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Blood Drive: National Donor Day

What better way to celebrate National Donor Day than to donate a pint of blood and save three lives?! Bonus: Zingerman’s is providing treats for everyone who donates. Make your appointment today!

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Mayor Ron Bacon, Hartley T. Heart (giant blue heart mascot) and Amy Bacon (heart transplant recipient) outdoors at the Capitol Rally in 2022.
Community | February 15, 2023 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

East Lansing “Donate Life” Event

This event is a partnership with Mayor Ron Bacon of East Lansing to educate the community about how everyone can help save lives. Community members are invited to stop by during the event to learn about the organ and tissue donation process.

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Photo of Dr. Anita Moncrease on advertisement for Let's Talk: Black History Month | Part 1: African American Physicians, Wednesday February 15 at 6:30 PM
Community | February 15, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Let’s Talk: Black History Month | Part 1: African American Physicians

In recognition of Black History Month, Gift of Life Michigan and Gift of Life MOTTEP are pleased to present a two-part LIVESTREAM series about the history of African American physicians and nurses.
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BATL Axe Novi flyer - same details as in the event description
Community | February 17, 2023 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Axe Throwing with the Michigan Donor Family Council

Support the Michigan Donor Family Council in their newest event, axe throwing! (No experience required, training will be offered.)

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Photo of Alexandria Sims on advertisement for Let's Talk: Black History Month | Part 2: African American Nursing, Wednesday February 22 at 6:30 PM
Community | February 22, 2023 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Let’s Talk: Black History Month | Part 2: African American Nursing

In recognition of Black History Month, Gift of Life Michigan and Gift of Life MOTTEP are pleased to present a two-part LIVESTREAM series about the history of African American physicians and nurses.

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