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

October26

King Center Wellness Fair

Oct. 26, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | MLK Community Center, 4314 S Cottage Grove Chicago, Ill
October29

Light It Up Purple for Hope 2026

Oct. 29, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center at 1306 North Berkeley Avenue, Peoria, Ill
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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