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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!
Continuing Education | May 16 @9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Inspiring Champions Symposium
Donation Innovation: Saving Lives Beyond the Ordinary
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.
Community | August 13 @2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Check Your Heart Open House
Join Gift of Life supporters from across the state for a short, inspiring program and a visit to Gift of Life Michigan’s Donor Care Center!
Event Archives
Community | August 16, 2023 @6:00 pm - 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!
Community | August 10, 2023 @6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Trivia Night in Flint
Join us on Thursday, August 10, at the Market Tap rooftop (at the Flint Farmers’ Market) for Trivia Night starting at 6:30 PM. Test your knowledge on pop culture, local history, and organ donation myths!
Community | August 3, 2023 @2:00 pm - 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.
Community | July 22, 2023 @7:00 am - July 23, 2023 @11:00 am
LIFE Walk/Run
Join thousands of organ, eye and tissue donation supporters for a fantastic day at Belle Isle State Park!
Continuing Education | June 28, 2023 @9:00 am - 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.
Community | June 20, 2023 @11:00 am - 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!
Community, National Donate Life Month | April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month is marked by events around Michigan and the country to increase support for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Community | April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Hoffman’s Deco Deli and Cafe
Enjoy the Lifesavers sandwich at Hoffman’s Deco Deli and Cafe in March and April, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Gift of Life Foundation.
Community, National Donate Life Month | March 22, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Creating Comfort Blanket Events
In partnership with the Michigan Donor Family Council and the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan, help us make no-sew fleece blankets for newly grieving donor families to share comfort and love for those who give the greatest gifts of all.