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.

  • All Events
  • Community
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.

View Event
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!

View Event

Event Archives

Nurse Donation Champions Council
Continuing Education | April 30 @9:00 am - 1:00 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!

View Event
Youth Fun Night flyer, in a graphic novel design
Community | April 23 @6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Family Fun Night at Fun ZoneZ

Family Fun Night is an event during National Pediatric Transplant Week for youth who have been impacted by organ, eye, and tissue donation to mingle and meet others who have similar stories and experiences.

 

View Event
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.

View Event
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.

View Event
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.

View Event
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.

View Event
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!

View Event
Share with a Friend
Scroll to Top