Programs & Events

Join us throughout the year at community and public programs and events at which our Gift of Hope staff and Ambassador for Hope volunteers are engaged with community advocates and providing education about life-giving organ, eye and tissue donation.

Upcoming Events

March28

Candle Making Workshop

Mar. 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 4821 Oak St., Quincy, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another. Registration is required for this event.

CLICK HERE for registration.

April04

Candle Making Workshop

Apr. 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Crystal Lake Park District Rotary Building, 431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another. Registration is required for this event.

CLICK HERE for registration

April07

Virtual Grief Support For Donor Families

Apr. 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group via Zoom. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, 6 – 7 p.m. CST. Contact Donor Family Services for registration.

April18

Memory Box Assembly Workshop

Apr. 18, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Gift of Hope Chatham Office, 7936 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Ill.

We invite all those who have been touched by donation to connect during this workshop, while assembling memory boxes to be given to future donor families. Registration is required for this event.

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May05

Virtual Grief Support for Donor Families

May. 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Virtual

We welcome all donor families to join us monthly for our Open Grief Support Group via Zoom. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, 6 – 7 p.m. CST. Contact Donor Family Services for registration.

May16

Candle Making Workshop

May. 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield West, 4 Thunderbird Circle, Litchfield, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another. Registration is required for this event.

CLICK HERE for registration

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