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Throughout the year, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, donor families and recipients take part in special events, programs and education opportunities. These include the Donor Family Tribute each fall, support group meetings and public awareness programs.
To learn more about participating in Gift of Hope public education programs, contact us at 630/758-2740.
To submit a program or event announcement for calendar consideration, please click here and complete the online form.
On August 15, donor families cheered on the Schaumburg Flyers baseball team as they played against the Kansas City T-Bones at Alexian Field. Hosted by Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, the game was an opportunity for donor families to come together, have fun and celebrate the day.
More than 40 donor families and nearly 15 Gift of Hope staff members attended. “The weather was perfect – we couldn’t have asked for a better day,” said Diane Schmitz, Donor Family Services Coordinator at Gift of Hope. “It was a light-hearted way for families to celebrate their loved ones and to enjoy each other’s company.”
Gift of Hope’s mascot, Morgan D’ Organ, threw out the game’s first pitch and entertained the crowd – Bearon, the Schaumburg Flyers’ team mascot, even made friends with Morgan D’ Organ – while Gift of Hope’s, Amy Johnson Bax sang the National Anthem.
“Families and staff were given wristbands and green Donate Life Illinois shirts, so the entire crowd knew who we were,” Schmitz said. “Schaumburg Flyers helped us support donation by welcoming us and announcing our attendance on the score board during the fifth inning.”
“We appreciate the participation and hospitality of the Schaumburg Flyers – it really helped make the day special,” said Jerry Anderson, Executive Director of Gift of Hope.
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 Honor those who gave with a rose dedication on the 2010 Donate Life Rose Parade Float
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and organizers of the 2010 Donate Life Rose Parade® Float offer the opportunity for families and friends of donors, transplant recipients, hospitals and other organizations to honor those who gave the gift of life through the Family Circle Rose Dedication program.
Through the program, families and individuals can dedicate a rose on the 2010 Donate Life Rose Parade Float that bears the name of one who has given, received or awaits the gift of life.
Hospitals, transplant centers and organizations can also participate through a rose dedication package to honor individuals and families who have given, received and await the gift of life.
Click here for information on dedication packages and ordering information.
Click here for information about the Donate Life Rose Parade® Float.
Gift of Hope has been proud to call attention to donor families, transplant recipients and the need for life-giving donation as a partner for the Donate Life Rose Parade Float since its inception in 2004.
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Donor families cheered on the Schaumburg
Flyers baseball team
