Gift of Life Donor Program - Saving Lives Through Organ Donation

Alliance of Black Social Workers Philadelphia Chapter Annual Conference
2022-10-07 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
Gift of Life Donor Program is proud to sponsor this virtual conference. The event is open to social workers, human service and affiliated professionals, community organizers and leaders.

This conference offers 6.0 Continuing Education Units.

To register, click here. For more information, email Gift of Life Community Relations Supervisor Todd Franzen at tfranzen@donors1.org.

THE Party: Donors are Heroes
2022-09-29 20:00 - 23:30 | The Bellevue Hotel, 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States
We are excited to present the new date to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Donors Are Heroes THE Party Under the BIG TOP!

Thursday, September 29th, 2022 at 8:00 PM in the Grand Ballroom at the Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Tickets purchased for April 8th will be honored for the rescheduled date.

Remember, the VIP sponsorship party begins at 7:00 PM!

New Day Interfaith Fellowship and Ministries - Holy Convocation
2022-09-22 08:00 - 2022-09-24 17:00 | Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church, 1538 Wingohocking street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church is hosting this multi-day program, a recipient of Donor are Heroes’ “It’s About Life” grant.

Donation Champion Learning Session (Atlantic City, NJ)
2022-09-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Bally’s Atlantic City, 1900 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This one-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the September 22, 2022 session in Atlantic City, NJ.

Bright Hope Baptist Information & Education Program
2022-09-17 10:00 | Bright Hope Baptist Church, 1601 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19122, United States
Gift of Life will be at this public event, geared towards clergy and the general public, to spread awareness about the life-saving power of organ donation.

Hearts of Gold (September meeting)
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program invites donor families to join Hearts of Gold on September 14th. To register and learn more about the group and event, please contact Lara Moretti at lmoretti@donors1.org.

Donation Champion Learning Session (Philadelphia)
2022-09-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This one-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation.

Registration opens Nov. 14, 2022.

Reading Fightin Phils Neighborhood Hero night
2022-09-08 17:00 - 22:00 | FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19601, United States
Gift of Life volunteer ambassador Diane Milbourne and David Swick will be the Fightin Phils Neighborhood Hero.

Diane’s husband Ed was saved three lives through organ donation. One of Ed’s recipients was Dave, and he will throw out the first pitch before the game.

Ed’s life-saving gift allowed Dave to travel and recently walk his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day.

Gift of Life’s Blue Mountain Ambassadors will host an information table during the game if you are interested in learning more about organ donation and want to sign up to become a donor. A special public service announcement will also air through the game.

To buy tickets, click here

Webinar: COVID-19 Updates and Transplant
2022-09-08 15:00 | Pennsylvania
Join Gift of Life Howie’s House on Sept. 8 to learn about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination efficacy and safety in transplant recipients, and living in this “new normal”.

This free webinar is sponsored by CSL Behring.

Register today: http://ow.ly/lwNp50Kmn97

Donation Champion Learning Session (Bethlehem, PA)
2022-09-08 07:30 - 15:30 | ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18105, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This one-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the September 8, 2022 session in Bethlehem, PA.

Webinar: Transplant’s Influence on Self-Image and Self-Esteem
2022-08-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
The transplant process can impact one’s self-image and self-esteem.

Join Gift of Life Howie’s House on Aug. 24 to learn more about how self-identity, intimacy and relationships can be affected by transplantation and the skills and support that can help cope with these experiences.

The webinar is sponsored by CSL Behring.

Register for this free webinar today: https://donors1.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7aCBPGt9QWGJhxZPB4fX0A

Donation Champion Learning Session (VIRTUAL)
2022-08-18 08:30 - 12:30 | Pennsylvania
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a half-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This half-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the August 18, 2022 session through Zoom Webinar.

Camp Jeremy Summer Camp
2022-08-15 09:00 - 2022-08-19 15:30 | Pennsylvania
Join Gift of Life this August for Camp Jeremy. The camp is open to transplant recipients and their siblings ages 5-16.

Campers get to participate in fun activities like archery, low ropes climbing, swimming, music, cooking, crafts and more! The camp will follow CDC and Department of Health guidelines.

Make sure to sign up by July 22 for this week of fun and games! For more information and to register, contact Karen Keener at KKeener@donors1.org or 267-421-7485.

Camp Jeremy 2017

Hearts of Gold: Memory Box Workshop
2022-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program invites donor families to join Hearts of Gold on August 10th. To register and learn more about the group and event, please contact Lara Moretti at lmoretti@donors1.org.

National Minority Donor Awareness Month: Facebook Live with Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation
2022-08-10 19:00 | Pennsylvania
Join Gift of Life and Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation for a Facebook Live panel discussion on the importance of organ donation.

Panelists will include Gift of Life Hospital Services Coordinator Tameka Childs-Wolfe, an organ recipient and the mother of an organ donor.

To learn more, contact Leslie Jean-Mary at LJean-Mary@donors1.org.

The Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation, created in honor of Marion Luckers, promotes organ donor awareness and supports dialysis patients and families.

National Minority Donor Awareness Month: Maria De Los Santos Health Center
2022-08-08 10:00 | Maria de los Santos Health Center, 401 W Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19133, United States
Join Gift of Life at Maria de los Santos Health Center, part of the Delaware Valley Community Health, and learn more about the life-saving power of organ and tissue donation.

This event is celebrated during National Health Center Week.

To learn more and get involved, contact Leslie Jean-Mary at LJean-Mary@donors1.org

National Minority Donor Awareness Month: WDAS FM Dell East Concert
2022-08-04 19:00 | Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19132, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program is proud to partner with WDAS FM to host a table as part of the Dell East Concert Series.

Click here to purchase tickets for the event.

Transplant Games of America
2022-07-29 00:00 - 2022-08-03 23:59 | Pennsylvania
Transplant Games of America is a biennial summer Olympic-style competition that highlights transplant success and the importance of organ and tissue donation. It’s a celebration for all those whose lives were touched by organ and tissue donation.

Every other year Gift of Life organizes a team to participate in and support the event. This year, Team Philadelphia is headed to San Diego, California.

To learn more about the event, click here

Hearts of Gold (July Meeting)
2022-07-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program invites donor families to join Hearts of Gold on July 13th. To register and learn more about the group and event, please contact Lara Moretti at lmoretti@donors1.org.

Freedom Day — A Juneteenth Celebration
2022-06-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Salem Baptist Church, 2741 Woodland Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States
Join this free event to celebrate history, heritage and culture.

Contact Dwendy Johnson at djohnson@donors1.org or Colleen Brand at cbrand@donors1.org for information.

Johnson House Historic Site: 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival
2022-06-18 12:00 - 18:00 | Johnson House Historic Site, 6300 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19144, United States
Gift of Life is a proud supporter of Johnson House Historic Site’s 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival.

Join this free event to celebrate history, heritage and culture. Johnson House Historic Site was awarded a Donors Are Heroes’ “It’s About Life” grant to promote organ and tissue awareness.

Contact Todd Franzen at tfranzen@donors1.org or Leslie Jean-Mary at ljean-mary@donors1.org for information.

Donation Champion Learning Session (Philadelphia)
2022-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This one-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the June 16th, 2022 session in Philadelphia, PA.

Hearts of Gold (June Meeting)
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program invites donor families to join Hearts of Gold on June 8th. To register and learn more about the group and event, please contact Lara Moretti at lmoretti@donors1.org.

Donation Champion Learning Session (Virtual)
2022-05-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Pennsylvania
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This half-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the May 26th, 2022 session through Zoom Webinar.

Liver Health Awareness & Gift of Life Virtual Webinar
2022-05-19 18:30 | Pennsylvania
Please join us for a virtual webinar on liver disease and prevention as well as the importance of organ and tissue donation.

This program is hosted by The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Pennsylvania Chapter and is a recipient of Donor are Heroes’ “It’s About Life” grant.

Click here to register

Donation Champion Learning Session (Wilkes-Barre)
2022-05-12 08:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Gift of Life Donor Program has developed a full-day learning session to train and equip healthcare providers who are interested in improving their hospital’s organ donation systems. This one-day workshop is a fast-paced and highly interactive session. Participants are asked to assess their unit’s/hospital’s current donation processes and are charged with “Leaving in Action” so that a collaborative and coordinated effort is in place for offering families the opportunity for donation. CLICK HERE to register for the May 12th, 2022 session in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Hearts of Gold (May Meeting)
2022-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19123, United States
Gift of Life Donor Program invites donor families to join Hearts of Gold on May 11th. To register and learn more about the event, please contact Lara Moretti at lmoretti@donors1.org.

Estate Planning 101
2022-05-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Join us to learn about Estate Planning 101, including powers of attorney, health care directives and wills.

Presented by Steven M. Zelinger, Esquire, Estate Planning Attorney.

Click here to register

Transplant Webinar: Understanding Donation and the Wait List
2022-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
This program will review the history of organ donation and transplant in the US, who can be an organ donor, at what point is the local organ procurement organization contacted and what they do to facilitate donation, and finally a review of the rules around organ allocation.

REGISTER HERE: https://donors1.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gpxR67K7SvqdT9Mu75DaVw

25th Anniversary Donor Dash
2022-04-24 06:00 - 12:00 | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States
Join us for the 25th Anniversary Donor Dash. Click here to register or learn more information about the race, which includes a virtual option. You can also walk the course, instead of run.
