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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Campus Challenge logo
Community | January 23, 2025 - February 27, 2025

Campus Challenge 2025

Post-secondary students across the state will compete to see which school can save and heal more lives!

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Paddles for a Purpose
Community | November 23 - November 24

Paddles for a Purpose

Four Michigan pickleball players will attempt to set a new Guinness World Record by completing more than 34 hours and 6 minutes of consecutive pickleball play.

Watch the livestream here.

Help us beat our fundraising goal of $20,000 – we are 75% of the way there!

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flower-covered wooden casket
Continuing Education | October 9 @9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Educational Forum for Funeral Professionals and MEIs

Funeral professionals and Medical Examiner Investigators from across the state will gather to learn about innovations and best practices in working with donors and their families.

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HOSA student with her poster promoting organ donation
Community | October 7 - October 25

HOSA Challenge 2024

Join the service project that saves lives and earns you money. Michigan HOSA Chapters that participate in the Gift of Life HOSA Challenge between October 7 and October 25, 2024 will earn points for cash prizes.

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Betsy Miner-Swartz shows the donor tribute mural to a group at Gift of Life
Community | August 13 @2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Check Your Heart Open House

Please join us for our annual Community Open House. Our doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with a brief program starting promptly at 2:15 p.m.

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Gift of Life Michigan President and CEO Dorrie Dils with other supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation on the field at Comerica Park
Community | August 2 @6:40 pm - 10:00 pm

Donate Life Night at the Detroit Tigers

Join our partners at the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan and many Gift of Life staff and volunteers for a fun night at Comerica Park promoting organ, eye and tissue donation!

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One Voice, One Vision - to save and heal lives
Community | August 1 - August 31

National Minority Donor Awareness Month

National Minority Donor Awareness Month is a collaborative initiative of the National (Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation) Multicultural Action Group (NMAG) to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

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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 health fair, and the 10K or 5K run or a 5K (3.1 mile) walk around beautiful Belle Isle State Park in Detroit.

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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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Talks and Takeout with Covenant Medical Center
Community | June 17 @11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Talks and Takeout

A conversation about giving love and life through organ donation in partnership with Covenant Medical Center.

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Check Your Heart Capitol Rally on June 12, 2024
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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