| 2008 Events |
ALIVE '08 at the Detroit Science Center, Detroit
May 1
More than 300 guests will attend the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan's ALIVE '08 fundraiser, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the New Detroit Science Center. The Coalition is celebrating five years of ALIVE with great food and science, live music, fun and a plethora of silent auction and raffle items to win.
Presented by the University of Michigan and Roche Pharmaceuticals, this year's event will include a silent and sports auction, a ceremony honoring all heroes of donation and much more. Plans include a special solo performance by donor mom Gloria Schindler of Gladwin, who will sing "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Additionally, the reknowned "Current" Jazz Ensemble from West Bloomfield will take to the stage and entertain guests.
The Detroit Science Center is located at John R, 5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48202. Phone is (313) 577-8400. Please call (248) 770-5172 for ticket information. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $60 each, 2 for $110 or $450 for 10.
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Kidney Walk, Taylor
May 3
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kidney Walk at Heritage Park in Taylor. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Kidney Walk, Muskegon
May 10
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kidney Walk at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Team Michigan Golf Outing, Fox Hills Golf Course, Plymouth
May 12
Join the many supporters of Team Michigan for a fantastic day of golfing. The day begins with a 9:30am shotgun start at Fox Hills, and includes lunch and an awards reception. Cost is $125 for one golfer, or $500 for a team of 4. Please reserve your spot by April 24 by downloading the flyer or contacting Kathy Homan at khoman@nkfm.org or 800-482-1455. |
Workplace Partnership for Life Advisory Council meeting, Ann Arbor
May 13
Members of the WPFL Advisory Council will meet at Gift of Life Michigan at 6:00 PM to discuss the Michigan Donor Drive, HRSA Grant and other upcoming activities. If you're interested in working with companies to promote donation to their employees, contact Jennifer Tislerics at jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org or call 800-482-4881. |
Kidney Walk, Flushing
May 17
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kidney Walk - Flint at the YMCA in Flushing. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Kidney Walk, Cadillac
May 18
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Northern Michigan Kidney Walk at the Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion in Cadillac. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Kidney Walk, Royal Oak
May 18
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Detroit Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call
800-482-1455.
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Kidney Walk, Battle Creek
June 1
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Southwest Michigan Kidney Walk at the Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Second Chance at Life Bowl-a-Rama, Livonia
June 7
Bring a friend or get a team together for a night of food, bowling and fun. Bowl at Woodland Lanes in Livonia, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The registration fee of $40 per person includes pizza, beverages, bowling and shoes. Proceeds benefit the University of Michigan Transplant Center.
For more information or to register as a bowler, call Shelly Morell at 734-513-5187. |
Donate Life America Spring Meeting, Phoenix, AZ
June 9 - 10, 2008
Representatives from local coalitions, organ recovery organizations, departments of motor vehicles and other supporters will gather to share best practices in founding, fixing and filling state donor registry databases.
For more information, please visit www.donatelife.net. |
Gift of Life Donor Family Advisory Committee (DFAC) meeting, Royal Oak
June 14, 2008
This group of donor family members meets regularly to support new donor families through Gift of Life policy suggestions, programs and outreach. The meeting will be held at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. The DFAC meeting will be immediately followed by a meeting of the Michigan Donor Family Council (a seperate non-profit organization). For more information, contact Penny Colthurst at pcolthurst@giftoflifemichigan.org. |
Secretary of State Media Conference, Flint
June 18
Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land will honor Hurley Medical Center for its outstanding support of organ, tissue and eye donation. Join us at 10:30 AM at the Charles White Conference Center located on 1 West in Hurley Medical Center. |
Tom Beyersdorf, retired Executive Director, and newly appointed Executive Director
Richard Pietroski.
Due to moving computers and telephones to the new building, our staff may not be able to respond to your inquiry immediately. Thank you for your patience during our move.
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Team Michigan Kickoff Celebration, Grand Ledge
June 22
Join transplant recipient athletes and donor family members from Team Michigan to kick-off the U.S. Transplant Olympic Games in style! For more information, or to join Team Michigan, contact Kathy Homan at khoman@nkfm.org or 800-482-1455. |
BD's Mongolian Grill Fundraiser for LIFE Walk, Roseville
June 24
From 6:00 - 9:00 PM, enjoy scrumptious food while helping Gift of Life MOTTEP! Ticket price is $25, sold in advance, which includes All You Can Eat Soup/Salad Bar, All You Can Eat Stir Fry and All You Can Drink Fountain Beverages. All proceeds benefit LIFE Walk 2008. Join us at BD's Mongolian Grill located at 29004 Gratiot in Roseville (Northeast corner of 12 Mile and Gratiot). For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact Linda (lmdavis3900@yahoo.com) or Tricia (mastertricia1076@comcast.net). |
Gift of Life Rose Planting, Sault Ste. Marie
June 27
Join donation supporters, donor families and transplant recipients in honoring all those who have given the gifts of life, sight and mobility. Exact location and time to be determined. |
Kidney Walk, Lansing
June 29
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kidney Walk at Potter Park Zoo in Lansing. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Camp Michitanki Golf Classic, Ann Arbor
July 7
18 hole scramble to benefit Camp Michitanki (the transplant kids camp), at the Polo Fields and Country Club of Ann Arbor. Registration fee of $150 per person includes golf, lunch and dinner. For more information or to register as a golfer, please call Bob Garypie at 734-936-3460. |
Second Chance at Life Golf Outing, Wayne
July 13
18 hole scramble golf tournament to support the University of Michigan Transplant Center. Begins at 1:30 p.m. at Woodland of Van Buren Golf Course in Wayne. The registration fee of $100 per person includes golf, lunch and steak dinner. For more information or to register as a golfer, call Bryon Morell at 734-513-5187. |
U.S. Transplant Olympic Games, Pittsurgh, PA
July 11-16, 2008
Join "Team Michigan" as transplant recipient athletes compete in Olympic-style events of golf, track & field, swimming, bowling, basketball, tennis, cycling, etc. Donor family members and living organ donors are welcome to join Team Michigan, and to participate in ceremonies honoring our donor heroes. Over 1,500 transplant recipients from across the country will be participating.
View the 2006 Transplant Games video, and visit the Team Michigan website to learn more! You can also call Kathy Homan at 800-482-1455 to join Team Michigan. |
Genesee/Saginaw County Grant Volunteer Training
July 19
This specialized volunteer training, for those participating in the Genesee and Saginaw Counties federal grant program, will educate supporters about effective communication techniques and effective wording to encourage others to sign up on the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. Trained volunteers will then staff information tables inside Genesee and Saginaw Counties Secretary of State branch offices on Wednesdays and Fridays in August and September.
Time and location of the training are To Be Determined. To reserve your spot as a Genesee County or Saginaw County HRSA grant volunteer, contact Kim Zasa at kzasa@giftoflifemichigan.org or 800-482-4881, ext. 210. |
LIFE Walk 2008 -- 10k and 5k Runs, 5k and 1 Mile Walk, Detroit
July 26
Join us at the most fun run/walk you've ever been to! Supporters of organ, tissue, eye, blood and bone marrow donation will join together for a festive morning on beautiful Belle Isle Park. The LIFE Walk Cafe will provide complimentary refreshments. DJ Rick Love will entertain and amuse guests. Many health screenings will be provided, and participants will have the opportunity to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry and the National Marrow Donor Registry onsite. Transplant recipients and donor family members will warm the hearts of everyone present, and Honorary Co-Chairs Diana, Glenda and Donna Lewis (from WXYZ Channel 7) will excite and inspire guests!
Registration begins at 8:30am, the program begins at 9:00am at the Casino Area of Historic Belle Isle Park (East Grand Boulevard at East Jefferson, Detroit).
$15 Early and Online Registration Fee (must be received by July 24, 2008)
$20 Event Day Registration Fee.
Children 12 years and under are free and do not require formal registration.
To download a Team Captain packet, or for more information, visit: www.motteplifewalk.org or call 800-482-4881.
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8th Annual Second Chance at Life Walk, Westland
August 2
Run the 5k or walk 2 miles, blade 4 miles or bike 10 miles through Hines Park, beginning at the Nankin Mills Pavillion in Westland. Dogs welcome. Proceeds benefit the University of Michigan Transplant Center. The registration fee of $25 per adult and $5 for children (ages 12 and under) includes a hot dog lunch. A t-shirt is guaranteed for all pre-registered walkers. For more information or to register, call Shelly Morell at 734-513-5187. |
Gift of Life Donor Family Advisory Committee (DFAC) meeting, TBD
August 9, 2008
This group of donor family members meets regularly to support new donor families through Gift of Life policy suggestions, programs and outreach. The location of this meeting has yet to be determined. The DFAC meeting will be immediately followed by a meeting of the Michigan Donor Family Council (a seperate non-profit organization). For more information, contact Penny Colthurst at pcolthurst@giftoflifemichigan.org. |
Detroit Tigers "Donate Life" game, Detroit
August 11
Join hundreds of organ, tissue and eye donation supporters at the 7:05pm game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Tigers will host a Donor Registry table at the game, and many donation messages will be shared on the big screen. Tickets are $22 each, with proceeds benefitting the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan. Download the flyer for more information.
To buy tickets please contact Peggy Burkhard at peggyburkhard@sbcglobal.net or 248-770-9761.
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Kidney Walk, Brighton
September 13
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kidney Walk at Mill Pond Park in Brighton. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455.
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2nd Annual West Michigan Walk, Grand Haven
September 20
Join in the fun with transplant support groups from Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, Traverse City and Gaylord, as well as donor families, organ transplant recipients & families and other donation supporters. Hosted by the Lakeshore Transplant Support Group and sponsored by the Law Office of Rhoades McKee at the Grand River Sail Club clubhouse locatated in downtown Grand Haven, adjacent to the Grand Haven Municipal Marina on the Grand River.
Registration begins at 9:00 AM, festivities start at 9:30 AM. The cost is $10 per person, with the first 75 people who pre-register receiving a free t-shirt. Live Steel Drum music will be entertaining all participants, with coffee, donuts and other goodies available.
Fundraise by walking to the end of the Grand Haven pier ($20/supporter) or walking through the downtown area ($10/supporter). Proceeds go tot he Lakeshore Transplant Support Group, a 501(c)3 organization, which works to support those whose lives are touched by organ and tissue donation, as well as to provide information and education on organ and tissue donation.
For more information, please contact Richard Seyffert at dseyffer@iserv.net or (616) 363-9847. |
Kids and Kidney Walk, Bay City
September 21
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is hosting its annual Kids and Kidney Walk at Bigelow Park, Bay City Riverwalk. For more information, please visit www.nkfm.org or call 800-482-1455. |
Vita Redita Gala Dinner and Auction, Ann Arbor
November 1
One of the most elegant and enjoyable nights of the year in Ann Arbor, at the Polo Fields and Country Club. Benefits the University of Michigan Transplant Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Bob Garypie at 734-936-3460. |
National Donor Sabbath Weekend
Nov. 14 Thru Nov. 16, 2008
Faith communities across the country will be celebrating and honoring the gifts of life, sight and mobility this weekend. Materials to celebrate National Donor Sabbath are available by contacting Jennifer Tislerics at jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org or 800-482-4881.
For additional information on any of the above events, please call: The Public Education Department at Gift of Life Michigan 800-482-4881
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Gift of Life Donor Family Advisory Committee (DFAC) meeting, TBD
October 11, 2008
This group of donor family members meets regularly to support new donor families through Gift of Life policy suggestions, programs and outreach. The location of this meeting has yet to be determined. The DFAC meeting will be immediately followed by a meeting of the Michigan Donor Family Council (a seperate non-profit organization). For more information, contact Penny Colthurst at pcolthurst@giftoflifemichigan.org. |
16th Annual Betty Buckley Donor Family Ceremony, East Lansing
October 19
Gift of Life, in partnership with the Michigan Eye-Bank and the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), will honor the organ and tissue donors of 2006 and 2007 at this beautiful ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing, and will include opportunities to pin up newly created quilt squares, have a family photo taken with the quilts, see your loved one's photo in a slideshow presentation and to receive the U.S. Surgeon General's Certificate of Appreciation. Invitations will be mailed in early summer to families members of those who became donors in 2007, as well as to those families from previous years who asked to be re-invited to the Ceremony. If you'd like to receive an invitation to honor your loved one who donated organs or tissues, please contact Jennifer Tislerics at jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org or 800-482-4881. To see photos from last year's Ceremony, visit our Past Events page. |
Kidney Ball, Detroit
December 6
Save the date to get your groove on at the Marriott - Renaissance Center in Detroit. This will be a black tie affair like no other! Live entertainment, live and silent auctions will be available. For more information on the "Motown Magic" Kidney Ball, contact the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan at www.nkfm.org or 800-482-1455. |
Gift of Life Donor Family Advisory Committee (DFAC) meeting, TBD
December 13, 2008
This group of donor family members meets regularly to support new donor families through Gift of Life policy suggestions, programs and outreach. The location of this meeting has yet to be determined. The DFAC meeting will be immediately followed by a meeting of the Michigan Donor Family Council (a seperate non-profit organization). For more information, contact Penny Colthurst at pcolthurst@giftoflifemichigan.org. |
6th Annual Gift of Life University Challenge, statewide
January 14 - February 25, 2009
Campuses across the state will be competing for two trophies, awarded to the school with the most donor registrations and the school with the most registrations in comparison to student population. This six week contest is open to all public and private colleges and universities in Michigan. For more information, please contact Jennifer Tislerics at jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org or call 800-482-4881. |
ALIVE' 08