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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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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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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Paddles for a Purpose
Community | November 23 - November 24

Paddles for a Purpose

Four Michigan pickleball players will attempt to set a new Guiness World Record by completing 30 hours of consecutive pickleball play.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Photo collage of high school students during the HOSA Challenge, promoting organ donation.
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.

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Día de Muertos ofrenda - a Day of the Dead altar
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.

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