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Partner Events | May 18 @7:00 am - 10:00 am
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s Zoo Walk
One simple step can change a life. Your walk builds hope for a future without suffering—for every person in this fight. Are you with us?
By participating in the 2025 Michigan Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo, you’ll let others know they’re not alone.
We can’t wait to see you at the 2025 Michigan Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo!
Community | June 17 @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 17 @6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Donate Life Night at the Zoo
Explore John Ball Zoo after-hours at this exclusive event! Check out resources from our community partners, and enjoy some Dippin’ Dots on us! We’ll also honor donors and recipients on the Celebration of Life Trail, an important feature you don’t want to miss.
Community, Partner Events | July 26 @7:00 am - 11:30 am
LIFE Walk/Run
Join us for the state’s largest celebration of the gifts of life, sight and mobility! You can run the 10K or 5K, walk the 5K or hang out at the start/finish to enjoy music, food and more!
Community | August 12 @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.
Event Archives
Community | January 23 - February 27
Campus Challenge 2025
Post-secondary students across the state will compete to see which school can save and heal more lives!
Community | November 23, 2024 - November 24, 2024
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.
Help us beat our fundraising goal of $20,000 – we are 75% of the way there!
Continuing Education | October 9, 2024 @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.
Community | October 7, 2024 - October 25, 2024
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.
Community | August 2, 2024 @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!
Community | August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
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.
Community | July 27, 2024 @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.
Community | July 18, 2024 @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 | June 17, 2024 @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.
