Event Calendar

Each April is National Donate Life Month, a time set aside to inspire people to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Click here to learn how you can make a difference!

Blue & Green Day is a national “spirit day” in which hospitals, DMV field offices, businesses and the general public dress in blue and green in support of organ donation. Some even decorate their offices or bake blue and green treats. Participate with us on April 22, 2022, and share your photos on our Facebook page!

The 20th annual Donate Life Run/Walk is a Virtual 5K takes place on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Azusa Pacific University. The family-friendly event includes music, food and games. This year, join organ transplant recipients in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. Register here.

Join us for the 12th annual Donate Life Run/Walk on Saturday, September 10, 2022, to help raise awareness and funding for community education and outreach about organ, eye, and tissue donation. The family-friendly event will be held at Bishop Ranch located at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon, California. Festivities start at 7:30 am and include a health expo, kid zone, food, and music. For more information, visit 5k.dnwest.org.

National Donor Sabbath is observed annually on the two weekends before Thanksgiving, from Friday through Sunday. During this observance, faith leaders from many religions, donor families and transplant recipients participate in services and programs to educate the public about the need for the lifesaving and healing gifts and to encourage people to join the registry. We invite you to participate in your community. Contact us to schedule a speaker or receive more information.

On New Year’s Day, the world focuses its attention on the Rose Parade – a festival of flowers, music and beauty unequaled anywhere in the world. Each year, individuals, families, hospitals and organizations touched by donation and transplantation dedicate more than 1,000 roses to be placed in the Rose Dedication Garden on the Donate Life Float. Read about the Donate Life float.

The Donate Life Transplant Games of America is a multi-sport festival event celebrating organ, corneal and tissue donation. More than 3,000 participants – transplant recipients, living donors and donor families – take part in the event, which takes place every two years. The 2022 games will be in San Diego, CA. Learn more.