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

September16

Breakthrough Wellness Fair 2026

Sep. 16, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | 3219 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, III
September17

Chicago Senior Fest 2026

Sep. 17, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Chicago Senior Fest 2026, 201 E. Randolph, Chicago, III
September17

West Side Wellness Fair

Sep. 17, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Garfield Community Service Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, III
September18

Aetna Better Health of Illinois Health & Resource Fair

Sep. 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Help At Home, 6639 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Ill
September19

Thats What She Said Project

Sep. 19, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Rd. Normal, Ill
September19

Thats What She Said Project

Sep. 19, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Heartland Community College, 1500 W. Raab Rd. Normal, Ill
September19

Aetna Better Health of IL Pop Up Farmers Market

Sep. 19, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | 1300 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, III
September19

HBCU Annual Run/Walk 10k at Rainbow Beach

Sep. 19, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Rainbow Beach Park, 3111 E. 77th St., Chicago, III
September19

Joliet PrideFest 2026

Sep. 19, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IlI
September21

King Center Wellness Fair

Sep. 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago
October06

Virtual Grief Support for Donor Families

Oct. 6, 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 from 6 – 7 p.m. CST.

Registration is required for this event. Email Donor Family Services to register.

October24

Memory Box Making Workshop

Oct. 24, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Phillips Recreation Center 505, W. Stoughton St., Urbana, 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. Click HERE to register.

November14

Candle Making Workshop

Nov. 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Peoria Zoo – Zambezi River Lodge, 2320 N. Prospect Rd. Peoria, 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 over a provided lunch.

Registration is required for this event. Click HERE to register.

November21

Memory Box Making Workshop

Nov. 21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Woodland Park Facilities – Blue Spruce Hall, 2100 Willowcreek Rd., Portage, Ind.

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. Click HERE to register.

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