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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.
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!
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.
Continuing Education | May 16
Inspiring Champions Symposium
Hospital staff are invited to an inspiring and educational symposium to enhance your knowledge of organ, eye and tissue donation.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Event Archives
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Community | September 20, 2023 @9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Blood Drive
Gift of Life is partnering with Versiti to offer the opportunity for everyone to save three lives through blood donation!
Community | August 25, 2023 @7:10 pm - 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!