BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Donate Life New York State - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Donate Life New York State X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://donatelifenys.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Donate Life New York State REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250729T150706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T192209Z UID:5808-1760032800-1760043600@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:An Evening for Good DESCRIPTION:Join us for a heartfelt celebration as we honor Lee H. Perlman\, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative & Financial Officer of the Greater New York Hospital Association. This inspiring cocktail-style reception will also feature a moving performance from America’s Got Talent performers Kim Scadlock and Holly Campbell\, mothers of an infant heart donor and recipient whose story first touched millions on America’s Got Talent. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/an-evening-for-good ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/An-Evening-for-Good-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250416T194622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T141724Z UID:5564-1747209600-1747216800@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:A Breakfast with Champions DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of inspiration and impact as we gather to champion the lifesaving mission of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. This special event will bring together community leaders\, advocates\, and supporters to celebrate the power of giving the gift of life. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to honor Assemblymember John T. McDonald III as our 2025 Legislative Champion for his unwavering support of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation.Doors will open at 8:00 AM for networking and a light breakfast. The formal program begins at 8:45 AM\, featuring an inspirational presentation about the life-changing power of donation and important updates on our mission.For more information\, contact Meredith Cohn\, Director of Development & External Relations. mcohn@dlnys.org | (518) 326-3237 URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/breakfast-with-champions LOCATION:Renaissance Albany Hotel\, 144 State St\, Albany\, New York\, 12207\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BreakfastWithCampionspng-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T204406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T204407Z UID:5579-1744974000-1744974000@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Location:Montefiore Einstein111 East 210th StreetBronx\, NY 10467 \n\n\n\n\nWe’re proud to partner with Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation in raising the Donate Life NYS flag to honor deceased donors\, donor families\, and living donors\, and to inspire others to register as organ and tissue donors. Join us for this flag raising event and show your support for those touched by organ and tissue donation! URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/montefiore-einstein-center-for-transplantation-flag-raising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DLM_Flag-Raising-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T205452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T205506Z UID:5582-1744887600-1744893000@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Rallye Motor Company Press Conference DESCRIPTION:Location:Lexus Rallye20 Cedar RoadGlen Cove\, NY 11542 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we partner with Rallye Motor Company to celebrate Donate Life Month and raise awareness about the critical need for more Long Islanders to register in the NYS Donate Life Registry as organ and tissue donors. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event features a special story from Matt Carlson\, General Manager of Rallye BMW\, who received a life-saving kidney from his daughter last year. Now celebrating his health\, Matt is encouraging more New Yorkers to join the NYS Donate Life Registry. \n\n\n\nToday\, more than 8\,000 New Yorkers are currently on the waitlist for a life-changing organ\, and roughly 400 people on the transplant waitlist die each year due to a shortage of donors. The average national registration rate is 64%\, but Nassau County sits at 42% and Suffolk County at 54% – by increasing registration rates\, more New York lives will be saved. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/rallye-motor-company-press-conference LOCATION:Lexus Rallye\, 20 cedar road\, Glen Cove\, New York\, 11542\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Matthew-Carlson-EDITED-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T205517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T205518Z UID:5589-1744794000-1744794000@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Donate Life NYS at the New York International Auto Show DESCRIPTION:Location:Javits Center 429 11th Ave New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome visit us at the New York International Auto Show to raise awareness about the life-changing power of organ and tissue donation!Last year\, New York achieved a significant milestone: for the first time\, a majority of age-eligible residents were registered as organ and tissue donors. This success is due in large part to our strong partnerships with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the New York State Department of Health. More than 80% of new donor enrollments in the state come through the DMV.Despite this milestone\, nearly 8\,000 New Yorkers are still currently waiting for a life-saving transplant\, and hundreds lose their lives each year due to a lack of available organs. By coming together at events like the New York International Auto Show\, we can help build awareness and encourage more New Yorkers to Register as organ and tissue donors. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/donate-life-nys-at-the-new-york-international-auto-show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/NYInternationalAutoShow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T205543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T205543Z UID:5642-1744365600-1744369200@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Kinney Drugs Press Conference DESCRIPTION:Location:Kinney Drugs Pharmacy #79437 Electronics ParkwayLiverpool\, NY 13088 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us as we partner with Kinney Drugs for a press conference in celebration of Donate Life Month\, aimed at increasing organ\, eye\, and tissue donation in New York State. \n\n\n\nAs a community pharmacy\, Kinney Drugs interacts with thousands of people daily in a healthcare setting and is using its platform to raise awareness for the State’s Donate Life Registry. During the press conference\, we will discuss the importance of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation in New York State. Specifically\, we’ll highlight how New York’s registered donor rates lag behind those of other states\, and what steps we can take to increase registrations and ultimately save and improve more lives. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/kinney-drugs-press-conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KinneyDrugs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250422T145312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145457Z UID:5684-1744102800-1744131600@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:2025 Legislative Education Event and Press Conference DESCRIPTION:Location: Legislative Office Building (LOB) – Room 711A/B198 State StreetAlbany\, NY 12210 \n\n\n\nAdvocate With Donate Life NYS (In-Person)!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in advocating for policies that provide greater access to enrolling in the New York State Donate Life Registry and educate lawmakers about the vital importance of organ and tissue donation. This year’s event will be a fully in-person experience\, with all meetings taking place at the New York State Capitol. For this team-based event\, we make every effort to schedule constituency-based meetings\, during which participants meet with their own legislators and share their personal connections to the Donate Life NYS mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPress Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of our day’s program\, we’re delighted to once again host a special press event and celebration at 10:30 a.m. Join us as Donate Life NYS partners with Assembly Majority Leader Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes and Assemblyman Philip A. Palmesano. Special guest DMV Commissioner Mark J. Schroeder will also be in attendance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIssue Briefing Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll registered participants are invited to learn more about the issues we will be discussing with legislators during our issue briefing webinar being held on Thursday\, April 3\, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Access information for the issue briefing webinar will be included in the confirmation email you receive following submission of this form. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for 2025 Legislative Education Event\n\n\n\nFor this team-based event\, we try to schedule constituency-based meetings\, during which participants meet with their own legislators and share their personal connections to the Donate Life NYS mission. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to accommodate both lawmaker and volunteer availability where possible. \n\n\n\nJoin us on this important advocacy mission. Register by Friday\, March 28. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/2025-legislative-education-event-and-press-conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nys-capitol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T205555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T205556Z UID:5635-1743764400-1743766200@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Putnam County Clerk Press Conference DESCRIPTION:Location:Putnam County DMV1 Geneva RdBrewster\, NY 10509 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear from Donate Life New York State Executive Director Aisha Tator\, Putnam County Clerk Michael Bartolotti\, and NYS DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder at a press conference celebrating National Donate Life Month. This year’s theme\, “Let Life Sing!”\, highlights the chorus of partners statewide to harmoniously amplify our message of hope and healing across the Empire State. \n\n\n\nAt the press conference\, we will recognize the vital role of the Putnam County DMV in supporting organ and tissue donation and celebrate a major milestone\, more than 51% of eligible New Yorkers are now registered organ donors. \n\n\n\nStill\, nearly 8\,000 New Yorkers are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. In fact\, New Yorkers have among the longest wait times in the entire nation. Nearly 900 New Yorkers have waited 5 years or more for a transplant. By coming together\, you can help spread the word and encourage more New Yorkers to register as organ\, eye\, and tissue donors. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/putnam-county-clerk-press-conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Putnam-County-Clerk-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250417T205609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T205610Z UID:5630-1743503400-1743505200@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Westchester Medical Center Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Location:Westchester Medical Center100 Woods RoadValhalla\, NY 10595We’re proud to partner with Westchester Medical Center for a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of Donate Life Month. Join us as we raise the Donate Life NYS flag to honor donors\, donor families\, and living donors and to inspire New Yorkers to register as organ\, eye\, and tissue donors. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/westchester-medical-center-flag-raising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DLM_Flag-Raising-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T084132 CREATED:20250305T184557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T010523Z UID:5073-1743465600-1746057540@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month DESCRIPTION:An entire month honoring those who saved lives through the gift of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year during the month of April\, Donate Life New York State (NYS) celebrates National Donate Life Month\, raising awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ\, eye\, and tissue donors\, and honoring those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Throughout the month\, we join donation advocates across the nation to remind the public that we all have the power to save lives by registering as organ\, eye and tissue donors. We also focus efforts on raising critical funds to continue helping those in need of lifesaving transplants \n\n\n\n2025 Donate Life Month Theme:♬ Let Life Sing! ♬\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBirds are known across many cultures as one of the most welcomed and visible signs of spring. They represent both new beginnings and visits from loved ones who have passed away. For 2025 National Donate Life Month\, join us to honor and remember donors who bring new life and inspiration to those waiting for a second chance at life. \n\n\n\nThen join us in helping save and heal lives: Register your decision to be an organ\, eye and tissue donor and champion the Donate Life cause.  \n\n\n\nMake Donate Life Month a RouSing Success!\n\n\n\n\nTell friends and family they can enroll online in the New York State Donate Life Registry;\n\n\n\nHelp us raise critical funds by making a financial contribution or holding a fundraiser benefitting Donate Life New York State;\n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Share our posts through your own social media;\n\n\n\nGet the facts about organ and tissue donation\, and share them with your family\, friends\, and colleagues.\n\n\n\nShare Stories of Hope\, or tell us how your life has been touched by organ and tissue donation;\n\n\n\nContact us to arrange a virtual Lunch & Learn for colleagues to educate them on donation and transplantation;\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, let us know how you plan to celebrate Donate Life Month!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Life Month Resource Centers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for County Clerks and DMVs \n \n\n \n\n \n Access Resources \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for Automobile Dealers \n \n\n \n\n \n Access Resources \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for Donate Life Rx Campaign \n \n\n \n\n \n Access Resources \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for SUNY Empire State Volunteer Corps \n \n\n \n\n \n Access Resources \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for Community Partners (Businesses and Organizations) \n \n\n \n\n \n Access Resources \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Donate Life MonthCalendar of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 2\, 2025: Donate Life Living Donor Day\n\n\n\nLiving Donor Day is a celebration during Donate Life Month that honors living organ and tissue donors for saving and healing lives! In 2024\, more than 7\,000 gave one of their kidneys or a part of their liver to someone waiting for a 2nd chance at life. Use #LivingDonorDay in your social media posts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 6 through April 12\, 2025: Blue & Green Spirit Week\n\n\n\nEach day of the week leading up to Donate Life Blue & Green Day is dedicated to a special theme\, and will include: recognizing donors\, volunteers and healthcare heroes; giving hope to those waiting; and engaging the public in fun activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 5\, 2025: Dress Up Your Pets\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your furry friends’ style and show off their adorable blue and green flair for a good cause on Donate Life Dress Up Your Pets Day! Post pictures on our Facebook page or email to communications@dlnys.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2025: Make Blue & Green Treats\n\n\n\nGet creative in the kitchen and whip up delicious blue and green treats to celebrate April 6th’s ‘Make Blue & Green Treats’ day – a flavorful way to support a meaningful cause! Post pictures on our Facebook page or email to communications@dlnys.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 7\, 2025: Thank Your Healthcare Heroes\n\n\n\nVisit our Facebook page and share a heartfelt message\, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering dedication and tireless commitment of our healthcare heroes in keeping us safe and healthy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 8\, 2025: Write a Message of Hope\n\n\n\nTake a moment on this special day to visit our Facebook page and share a message of hope\, spreading positivity and encouragement to uplift those in need of reassurance and support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025: Donate Life Flag Raising Day\n\n\n\nThis simultaneous flag raising across the country provides an opportunity for all donation and transplantation partners to come together to honor deceased donors/donor families and living donors\, and inspire others to register as a donor. Contact us to request a Donate Life flag for your business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2025: Create Donate Life Art\n\n\n\nGet your paintbrushes ready to create Donate Life Art adorned in blue and green\, then share your masterpieces on Facebook\, spreading awareness for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation through vibrant art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 11\, 2025: Donate Life Blue and Green Day\n\n\n\nOn Donate Life Blue & Green Day the public is encouraged to wear blue and green and to engage in sharing the Donate Life message and promoting the importance of registering as an organ\, eye and tissue donor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 11 through 17\, 2025: Donate Life Blue and Green Day Photo Contest!\n\n\n\nVisit our Blue & Green Day Photo Contest page for more information! \n\n\n\n\nVisit Photo Contest Page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 12\, 2025: Share Your Decision Day\n\n\n\nOn Share Your Decision Day\, let your loved ones know – heck\, tell the whole world – about your decision to save and heal lives as a registered organ\, eye\, and tissue donor. Sing it from the rooftops! Then encourage others to join you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 14-18\, 2025: Volunteer Appreciation Week\n\n\n\nThis week honors our tireless volunteers who dedicate their time to promoting organ and tissue donation through public education\, community events\, and personal storytelling\, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the Donate Life mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 20 through April 26\, 2025: National Pediatric Transplant Week\n\n\n\nNational Pediatric Transplant Week takes place the last full week of National Donate Life Month in April. It focuses on the powerful message of ending the pediatric transplant waiting list. Throughout Pediatric Transplant Week\, clinical partners share patient stories (candidates and recipients); donor families whose children have saved and healed lives through organ\, eye\, and tissue donation are honored; and recipient families share their thanks and milestone celebrations. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2025 CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/April-is-Donate-Life-Month_2025-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20241030T141222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T141317Z UID:4881-1730419200-1733011199@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:2024 Hope 'n Soles Virtual Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the “Hope ‘n Soles ” Virtual Walk for Donate Life NYS! 🚶♀️💙🚶♂️ \n\n\n\nHelp us save lives by walking to raise awareness for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation! Join the virtual Hope ‘n Soles event by participating from any location. Whether it’s in your neighborhood\, on a trail\, or in your home\, every step counts! URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/2024-hope-n-soles-virtual-walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Hope-n-Soles-Website-Tout-Card-Dark-Blue-BG_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20240104T154149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T200306Z UID:3902-1711929600-1714521540@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month DESCRIPTION:An entire month honoring those who saved lives through the gift of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year during the month of April\, Donate Life New York State (NYS) celebrates National Donate Life Month\, raising awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ\, eye\, and tissue donors\, and honoring those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Throughout the month\, we join donation advocates across the nation to remind the public that we all have the power to save lives by registering as organ\, eye and tissue donors. We also focus efforts on raising critical funds to continue helping those in need of lifesaving transplants \n\n\n\n2024 Donate Life Month Theme: Donors are SuperStars!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that April is one of the best times of the year to stargaze?   \n\n\n\nThis April\, we invite you to look up to the night sky and the billions of stars that make up the universe. Stars remind us that even in the darkest night\, there is light. \n\n\n\nYour decision to be an organ\, eye and tissue donor gives hope and light to the 100\,000 people on the national transplant waiting list who are waiting for a second chance at life. That’s why donors are superstars. \n\n\n\nThis National Donate Life Month\, join us in helping save and heal lives: register your decision to be an organ\, eye and tissue donor\, learn more about living donation\, and champion the Donate Life cause.  \n\n\n\nMake Donate Life Month Stellar!\n\n\n\n\nTell friends and family they can enroll online in the New York State Donate Life Registry;\n\n\n\nHelp us raise critical funds by making a financial contribution or holding a fundraiser benefitting Donate Life New York State;\n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Share our posts through your own social media;\n\n\n\nGet the facts about organ and tissue donation\, and share them with your family\, friends\, and colleagues.\n\n\n\nShare Stories of Hope\, or tell us how your life has been touched by organ and tissue donation;\n\n\n\nContact us to arrange a virtual Lunch & Learn for colleagues to educate them on donation and transplantation;\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, let us know how you plan to celebrate Donate Life Month!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Life Month Resource Centers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for County Clerks and DMVs \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for Automobile Dealers \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resources for Community Partners (Businesses and Organizations) \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalendar of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2024: Donate Life Living Donor Day\n\n\n\nDonate Life Living Donor Day is a celebration during National Donate Life Month that honors living organ and tissue donors for saving and healing lives! In 2023\, nearly 7\,000 people made the decision to give one of their kidneys or a part of their liver to someone waiting for a second chance at life. Use hashtag #LivingDonorDay in your social media posts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 6 through April 12\, 2024: Blue & Green Spirit Week\n\n\n\nEach day of the week leading up to National Donate Life Blue & Green Day is dedicated to a special theme\, and will include: recognizing donors\, volunteers and healthcare heroes; giving hope to those waiting; and engaging the public in fun at-home activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2024: Dress Up Your Pets\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your furry friends’ style and show off their adorable blue and green flair for a good cause on Donate Life Dress Up Your Pets Day! Post pictures on our Facebook page or email to communications@dlnys.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 7\, 2024: Make Blue & Green Treats\n\n\n\nGet creative in the kitchen and whip up delicious blue and green treats to celebrate April 7th’s ‘Make Blue & Green Treats’ day – a flavorful way to support a meaningful cause! Post pictures on our Facebook page or email to communications@dlnys.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 8\, 2024: Thank Your Healthcare Heroes\n\n\n\nVisit our Facebook page and share a heartfelt message\, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the unwavering dedication and tireless commitment of our healthcare heroes in keeping us safe and healthy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2024: Write a Message of Hope\n\n\n\nTake a moment on this special day to visit our Facebook page and share a message of hope\, spreading positivity and encouragement to uplift those in need of reassurance and support. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 10\, 2024: Donate Life Flag Raising Day\n\n\n\nThis simultaneous flag raising across the country provides an opportunity for all donation and transplantation partners to come together to honor deceased donors/donor families and living donors\, and inspire others to register as a donor. Contact us at communications@dlnys.org to request a Donate Life flag for your business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 11\, 2024: Create Donate Life Rocks\n\n\n\nGet your paintbrushes ready to create Donate Life Rocks adorned in blue and green\, then share your masterpieces in the Donate Life Rock Painting Group on Facebook\, spreading awareness for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation through vibrant art. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 12\, 2024: Donate Life Blue and Green Day\n\n\n\nOn Donate Life Blue & Green Day the public is encouraged to wear blue and green and to engage in sharing the Donate Life message and promoting the importance of registering as an organ\, eye and tissue donor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 12 through 18\, 2024: Donate Life Blue and Green Day Photo Contest!\n\n\n\nVisit our Blue & Green Day Photo Contest page for more information! \n\n\n\n\nVisit Photo Contest Page\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 21 through April 27\, 2024: National Pediatric Transplant Week\n\n\n\nNational Pediatric Transplant Week takes place the last full week of National Donate Life Month in April. It focuses on the powerful message of ending the pediatric transplant waiting list. Throughout Pediatric Transplant Week\, clinical partners share patient stories (candidates and recipients); donor families whose children have saved and healed lives through organ\, eye\, and tissue donation are honored; and recipient families share their thanks and milestone celebrations. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2024 CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/April-is-Ntl-DLM_donatelifenys.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20230228T172336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T211856Z UID:3506-1680307200-1682899199@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month DESCRIPTION:An entire month honoring those who saved lives through the gift of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year during the month of April\, Donate Life New York State (NYS) celebrates National Donate Life Month\, raising awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ\, eye\, and tissue donors\, and honoring those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Throughout the month\, we join donation advocates across the nation to remind the public that we all have the power to save lives by registering as organ\, eye and tissue donors. We also focus efforts on raising critical funds to continue helping those in need of lifesaving transplants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 Donate Life Month Theme: Make A Splash!\n\n\n\nThe theme of 2023’s Donate Life Month\, “Make a Splash\,” was inspired by the natural world of a pond coming to life in the spring. Frogs and toads are a sign of healing and renewal\, and water lilies represent hope. The lily pads we see on the surface of a pond are part of a much larger plant rooted below the water. The water lily plant reminds us of the support and collaboration needed for hope to bloom. \n\n\n\nAs a friend and supporter of Donate Life NYS\, you play a significant role in our interconnected effort to save lives by making the community aware of the opportunity to “hop to it” and register their decision to be an organ\, eye\, and tissue donor. On behalf of New York’s donation and transplant community\, we thank you for the lifesaving work you do every day! \n\n\n\nMake Donate Life Month Un-frog-ettable\n\n\n\n\nTell friends and family they can enroll online in the New York State Donate Life Registry;\n\n\n\nHelp us raise critical funds by making a financial contribution or holding a fundraiser benefitting Donate Life New York State;\n\n\n\nFollow us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Share our posts through your own social media;\n\n\n\nGet the facts about organ and tissue donation\, and share them with your family\, friends\, and colleagues.\n\n\n\nShare Stories of Hope\, or tell us how your life has been touched by organ and tissue donation;\n\n\n\nContact us to arrange a virtual Lunch & Learn for colleagues to educate them on donation and transplantation;\n\n\n\nAnd of course\, let us know how you plan to celebrate Donate Life Month!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Life Month Resource Centers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resource Center for County Clerks and DMVs \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resource Center for Community Partners (Businesses and Organizations) \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalendar of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 5\, 2023: Donate Life Living Donor Day\n\n\n\nDonate Life Living Donor Day is a celebration during National Donate Life Month that honors living organ and tissue donors for saving and healing lives! In 2021\, more than 6\,500 people made the decision to give one of their kidneys or a part of their liver to someone waiting for a second chance at life. Use hashtag #LivingDonorDay in your social media posts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 8 through April 14\, 2023: Blue & Green Spirit Week\n\n\n\nApril 8: Volunteer Appreciation DayApril 9: Create Donate Life RocksApril 10: Donate Life Flag Raising DayApril 11: Send a Message of Hope & ThanksApril 12: Thank Your Healthcare HeroesApril 13: Donate Life ChalkApril 14: Donate Life Blue & Green Day – On Blue & Green Day\, the public is encouraged to wear blue and green and to engage in sharing the Donate Life message and promoting the importance of registering as an organ\, eye and tissue donor. It is also the day we kick off our annual photo contest! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 14\, 2023: Blue & Green Day Landmark Lighting\n\n\n\nEach year on Blue & Green Day\, landmarks throughout NYS are lit blue and green to raise awareness of the Donate Life mission. This year\, the following landmarks will shine blue and green the night of April 14th: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1 World Trade Center\n\n\n\nGovernor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge\n\n\n\nKosciuszko Bridge\n\n\n\nThe H. Carl McCall SUNY Building\n\n\n\nState Education Building\n\n\n\nAlfred E. Smith State Office Building\n\n\n\nEmpire State Plaza\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center\n\n\n\nGrand Central Terminal – Pershing Square Viaduct\n\n\n\nAlbany International Airport Gateway\n\n\n\nFairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 14 through April 16\, 2023: Blue & Green Photo Contest\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Submission Period: Friday April 14\, 2023 through Sunday April 16\, 2023All photos must be posted by 11:59 p.m. ET. on Sunday\, April 16\, 2023. Please make sure to submit original photos – no collages\, borders\, or filters. \n\n\n\nVisit Donate Life NYS’ Facebook page and add your best blue & green photo in the comments of the pinned post. \n\n\n\nCategories include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdults & Families\n\n\n\nClinical Partners\n\n\n\nDMV\n\n\n\nFood & Art\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroups and Communities\n\n\n\nHome & Garden\n\n\n\nKids & Teens\n\n\n\nPets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlue & Green Day Photo Contest Flyer – Click the image for a downloadable/printable PDF\n\n\n\nVoting Period: Community Choice AwardVote by liking your favorite photos submitted for the contest until Thursday\, April 20th\, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. The photo with the most likes will be the Community Choice Award winner and receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card! \n\n\n\nTop Five Photos to National Photo ContestThe five photos with the most likes will be summited to the national photo contest held by Donate Life America for a chance to win a $100 gift card! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 23 through April 29\, 2023: National Pediatric Transplant Week\n\n\n\nNational Pediatric Transplant Week takes place the last full week of National Donate Life Month in April. It focuses on the powerful message of ending the pediatric transplant waiting list. Throughout Pediatric Transplant Week\, clinical partners share patient stories (candidates and recipients); donor families whose children have saved and healed lives through organ\, eye\, and tissue donation are honored; and recipient families share their thanks and milestone celebrations. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2023 CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/NDLM-2023_FacebookAd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20220309T200547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T140138Z UID:2927-1648771200-1651363199@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month DESCRIPTION:An entire month honoring those who saved lives through the gift of organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year during the month of April\, Donate Life New York State (NYS) celebrates National Donate Life Month\, raising awareness of the lifesaving impact of organ\, eye\, and tissue donors\, and honoring those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Throughout the month\, we join donation advocates across the nation to remind the public that we all have the power to save lives by registering as organ\, eye and tissue donors. We also focus efforts on raising critical funds to continue helping those in need of lifesaving transplants \n\n\n\n2022 Donate Life Month Theme: Bee A Donor!\n\n\n\nThe theme of 2022’s Donate Life Month\, “Bee a Donor” was inspired by the vital role bees play in sustaining life. Bees are a small but powerful force\, working together with dedication\, collaboration\, and a strong sense of community. \n\n\n\nCreate a Buzz during Donate Life Month\n\n\n\nTell friends and family they can enroll online in the New York State Donate Life Registry;Help us raise critical funds by making a financial contribution or holding a fundraiser benefitting Donate Life New York State;Follow us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Share our posts through your own social media;Get the facts about organ and tissue donation\, and share them with your family\, friends\, and colleagues.Share Stories of Hope\, or tell us how your life has been touched by organ and tissue donation;Contact us to arrange a virtual Lunch & Learn for colleagues to educate them on donation and transplantation;And of course\, let us know what you’re up to!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate Life Month Resource Centers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resource Center for County Clerks and DMVs \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Resource Center for Community Partners (Businesses and Organizations) \n \n\n \n\n \n Visit Resource Center \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalendar of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlue & Green Day Photo Contest – April 22 through April 24\, 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 22\, 2022 until April 24\, 2022Visit Donate Life NYS’ Facebook page and add your best blue & green photo in the comments of the pinned post. All photos must be posted by 11:59 p.m. ET. on Sunday\, April 24\, 2022. Please make sure to submit original photos – no collages\, borders\, or filters.Categories include:Adults & FamiliesClinical PartnersFood & ArtPetsGroups and CommunitiesHome & GardenKids & TeensCommunity Choice AwardVote by liking your favorite photos submitted for the contest until April 28th\, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET. The photo with the most likes will be the Community Choice Award winner and receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card!Top Five PhotosThe five photos with the most likes will be summited to the national photo contest held by Donate Life America for a chance to win a $100 gift card!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Blue & Green Day Photo Contest Flyer \n \n\n \n\n \n Download URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donate-life-month-2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NDLM-2022_FacebookAd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20210927T170543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T160513Z UID:2351-1633564800-1633651199@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:New York Donor Enrollment Day DESCRIPTION:A day to enroll as many NYers as possible as organ\, eye and tissue donors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York Donor Enrollment Day\, spearheaded by LiveOnNY in 2015\, is an annual event with one goal: register as many New Yorkers as possible as organ\, eye and tissue donors in a single day. We can only do that with your help! \n\n\n\nThe observance brings together individuals and organizations to help educate communities on the importance of donation\, and by encouraging willing individuals to join the New York State Donate Life Registry. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Participate in Donor Enrollment Day 2021 \n \n\n \n\n \n Register \n \n \n\n\n\nUnleash Your Inner Hero!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild your team of superheroes! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ORGANIZATION\, TEAM\, OR INDIVIDUAL. After completing your registration\, you will be contacted by a member of Donate Life NYS’ staff with your own unique web link to use on New York Donor Enrollment Day. This unique link will allow you to enroll donors and allow us to track how many donors you enrolled.Every superhero has a plan. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR DONOR ENROLLMENT DAY TOOLKIT and come up with yours. Need ideas? Contact us!Get the ball rolling! Announce New York Donor Enrollment Day plans during staff meetings\, video conferences\, on your social media\, website\, blog\, or in your email and newsletter updates.Ramp up your communications! In the days leading up to October 7\, send emails and post on your social media in advance. Try to get the attention of as many people as possible!Get out there (virtually)! To ensure everyone’s health and safety\, please keep your efforts online. There are plenty of great ways to save lives from your desktop\, laptop\, or mobile device!\n\n\n\nNew York Donor Enrollment Day Ideas and Resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 2021 Donor Enrollment Day Toolkit \n \n\n \n\n \n Download \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Social Media Resources \n \n\n \n\n \n Download \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Learn More About Organ\, Eye\, and Tissue Donation \n \n\n \n\n \n Get the Facts \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Sample Email Template \n \n\n \n\n \n Download \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Sample Newsletter Content \n \n\n \n\n \n Download \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Get Inspired \n \n\n \n\n \n Read Stories of Hope URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/donor-enrollment-day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unleash-Your-Inner-Hero-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20210729T184437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T205042Z UID:2296-1627776000-1630454399@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Minority Donor Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:National Minority Donor Awareness Month\, celebrated annually in August\, is a nationwide observance to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. Founded in 1996 by the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)\, the observance aims to bring heightened awareness to the significant need for donation and transplantation affecting Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) – focusing primarily on African American/Black\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities. \n\n\n\nPeople of most races and ethnicities in the U.S. donate in proportion to their representation in the population. The need for transplant is disproportionately high among BIPOC\, and particularly among African Americans/Blacks\, frequently due to a high incidence of conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes\, both of which can lead to the need for a kidney transplant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor example\, African Americans/Blacks\, Asians and Pacific Islanders\, and Hispanics/Latinxs are three times more likely than Whites to suffer from end-stage renal (kidney) disease\, often as the result of high blood pressure and other conditions that can damage the kidneys. While African Americans/Blacks make up about 15% of New York’s population\, they represent one-third of the people on New York’s organ transplant waiting list. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-month-2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NMDAM-Promo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20190228T225108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T202120Z UID:195-1617235200-1619827199@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donate Life Month DESCRIPTION:Each year during the month of April\, Donate Life New York State celebrates National Donate Life Month\, honoring the lifesaving gifts made by donors. Throughout the month\, we join donation advocates across the nation\, reminding the public that we all have the power to save lives by registering as organ\, eye and tissue donors. We also focus efforts on raising critical funds to continue helping those in need of lifesaving transplants. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Donate Life Month Resources \n \n\n \n\n \n Download \n \n \n\n\n\nHow You Can Help During Donate Life Month\n\n\n\nTell friends and family they can enroll online in the New York State Donate Life Registry;Help us raise critical funds by making a financial contribution or holding a fundraiser benefitting Donate Life New York State;Follow us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, YouTube\, and LinkedIn. Share our posts through your own social media;Get the facts about organ and tissue donation\, and share them with your family\, friends\, and colleagues.Share Stories of Hope\, or tell us how your life has been touched by organ and tissue donation;Contact us to arrange a virtual Lunch & Learn for colleagues to educate them on donation and transplantation;And of course\, let us know what you’re up to!\n\n\n\nSpecial Dates During Donate Life Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 7: Living Donor Day\n\n\n\nJoin us in thanking all living donors for their lifesaving generosity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 10 – 16: Celebrate Blue and Green Spirit Week\n\n\n\nEach day of the week leading up to Donate Life Blue & Green Day is dedicated to a special theme: recognizing donors\, volunteers and healthcare heroes; giving hope to those waiting; and engaging the public in fun at-home activities. \n\n\n\nApril 10: Volunteer Appreciation DayApril 11: Create Donate Life RocksApril 12: Donate Life Flag Raising DayApril 13: Write a Message of HopeApril 14: Thank Your Healthcare HeroesApril 15: Donate Life ChalkApril 16: National Donate Life Blue & Green Day\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 16: Celebrate Blue and Green Day\n\n\n\nDuring National Donate Life Blue & Green Day\, the public is encouraged to wear blue and green and to engage in sharing the Donate Life message and promoting the importance of registering as an organ\, eye and tissue donor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 18 – 24: National Pediatric Transplant Week\n\n\n\nNational Pediatric Transplant Week takes place the last full week of National Donate Life Month in April. It focuses on the powerful message of ending the pediatric transplant waiting list. Throughout Pediatric Transplant Week\, clinical partners share patient stories (candidates and recipients); donor families whose children have saved and healed lives through organ\, eye\, and tissue donation are honored; and recipient families share their thanks and milestone celebrations. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/donatelifemonth CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/4.1.21-DLA-DLM-Graphic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20201110T202043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T202046Z UID:1746-1608141600-1608145200@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:HOPE for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:Join us for our HOPE for the Holidays virtual celebration – there will be trivia\, music and funky sweaters! Make yourself a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog and join the Donate Life community for some well deserved fun and merry-making. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/hope-for-the-holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Holiday-Tout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20201123T195311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T202731Z UID:1766-1606813200-1606842000@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:United Donor Day DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Lee Green discovered he was in desperate need of a liver transplant. On December 1\, he finally got the call that saved his life\, a healthy liver from a donor. Grateful for this gift\, he decided to pay it forward and increase the New York State Donate Life Registry enrollment rate On December 1\, 2020. Enroll as an organ and tissue donor below!  URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/united-donor-day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20201008T181119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T181121Z UID:1728-1605722400-1605726000@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:YOU Make the Difference: Advocacy 101 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy is a core component of the Donate Life New York State (NYS) mission. Our efforts have resulted in policies that increase enrollment in the NYS Donate Life Registry\, but there is more work to be done! \n\n\n\nA key part of advocacy is YOU: members of the donation and transplantation community can take specific actions to influence state legislation. Join us for this virtual program to learn more about your role in advocacy. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n YOU Make the Difference: Advocacy 101 Registration Form\n \n \n Your Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Mission ConnectionIf you have a personal connection to organ and tissue donation/transplantation\, and would like to share your story with us\, please check the box below. If you check this box\, a member of our staff will contact you for further information.\n \n Yes\, I want to share my story. Please contact me.\n CommentsIf you have additional information you’d like to share with us\, please leave a comment in the box below.CAPTCHA URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/you-make-the-difference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Advocacy-Tout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20201007T134431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T134434Z UID:1699-1605225600-1605484799@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Donor Sabbath DESCRIPTION:National Donor Sabbath provides an opportunity to discuss the critical need for organ and tissue donors and encourage donor registration in your house of worship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Donor Sabbath is observed annually on Friday through Sunday two weekends before Thanksgiving. This 3-day observance seeks to include the days of worship for major religions practiced in the United States. \n\n\n\nDuring National Donor Sabbath\, faith leaders\, donor families\, transplant recipients\, and donation and transplantation professionals participate in services and programs to increase awareness of the need for the lifesaving and enhancing gifts passed to others through transplantation and encourage people to sign up in the New York State Donate Life Registry. Those who donate organs\, tissues\, and blood stem cells restore hope and share gifts beyond measure. \n\n\n\nThe participation of faith leaders is important. \n\n\n\nPeople look to their faith leaders for guidance when making end-of-life decisions like organ and tissue donation. \n\n\n\nToday\, most faith communities are supportive of organ and tissue donation\, and the individual choices of its members. Many view donation as an act of compassion and generosity. Since people often turn to their faith leaders for help when dealing with life and death issues\, National Donor Sabbath provides an opportunity for faith communities to share their views and join in the conversation. \n\n\n\nFaith leaders of all religious denominations can build awareness and help inspire more community members to register as organ and tissue donors by participating in National Donor Sabbath and holding informational events throughout the year. \n\n\n\nWays to Celebrate National Donor Sabbath\n\n\n\nFaith communities and individuals wishing to plan National Donor Sabbath events may contact us for additional information and support. We can help you develop and implement strategies and identify speakers\, such as a transplant recipient to share a personal story of getting a second chance at life. Here are some simple ways to celebrate National Donor Sabbath: \n\n\n\nInform your religious leader that National Donor Sabbath takes place November 13-15\, 2020. Request that he or she devotes a sermon to organ donation and how religion encourages all of us to save lives.  Collaborate with your Faith Based Leader to identify members of your congregation who have been personally impacted by donation or transplantation. You may also contact us to request a speaker from Donate Life New York State to present at your special event or service.Include information in your bulletin\, newsletter and on your house of worship’s website and social media channels. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n Download our National Donor Sabbath Toolkit \n \n\n \n\n \n Download Toolkit URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donor-sabbath ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-National-Donor-Sabbath-FB-Post.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20201007T153511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T200247Z UID:1718-1603303200-1603306800@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Inspired by YOU: Discussing Best Practices in Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Inspired storytelling makes an impact\, opening hearts and minds. Telling your story is a powerful way to raise awareness about the importance of organ\, eye and tissue donation. \n\n\n\nJoin Donate Life New York State for this virtual program to learn the best ways to tell your story and inspire others! \n\n\n\nFeaturing Kat Koppett: Kat holds a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University and an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University\, and continually seeks to combine the wisdom and strengths of both disciplines to create programs that are both practical and transformative. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/inspired-by-you ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Storytelling-Tout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20200716T150404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T151802Z UID:1549-1602115200-1602201540@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:New York Donor Enrollment Day DESCRIPTION:A day to enroll as many NYers as possible as organ\, eye and tissue donors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew York Donor Enrollment Day\, spearheaded by LiveOnNY in 2015\, is an annual event with one goal: register as many New Yorkers as possible as organ\, eye and tissue donors in a single day. We can only do that with your help! The observance brings together individuals and organizations to help educate communities on the importance of donation\, and by encouraging willing individuals to join the New York State Donate Life Registry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s Get Started!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuild your team of superheroes! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AS AN ORGANIZATION\, TEAM\, OR INDIVIDUAL. After completing your registration\, you will be contacted by a member of Donate Life NYS’ staff with your own unique web link to use on New York Donor Enrollment Day. This unique link will allow you to enroll donors and allow us to track how many donors you enrolled.Every superhero has a plan. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR DONOR ENROLLMENT DAY TOOLKIT and come up with yours. Need ideas? Contact Robyn Haberman\, Director of Outreach and Communications at communications@dlnys.org or call (518) 326-3237.Get the ball rolling! Announce New York Donor Enrollment Day plans during staff meetings\, video conferences\, on your social media\, website\, blog\, or in your email and newsletter updates.Ramp up your communications! In the days leading up to October 8\, send emails and post on your social media in advance. Try to get the attention of as many people as possible!Get out there (virtually)! To ensure everyone’s health and safety\, please keep your efforts online. There are plenty of great ways to save lives from your desktop\, laptop\, or mobile device!\n\n\n\nNew York Donor Enrollment Day Ideas and Resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare the facts about organ and tissue donation. Get the facts by CLICKING HERE Download our sample email template by CLICKING HEREDownload sample social media posts and graphics by CLICKING HEREShare your connection to donation/transplantation or share one of our Stories of Hope URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/donor-enrollment-day-2020 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Donor-Enrollment-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T235900 DTSTAMP:20260417T084133 CREATED:20200717T152216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T181839Z UID:1565-1596240000-1598918340@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:National Minority Donor Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:An initiative to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNational Minority Donor Awareness Month\, celebrated annually in August\, is a nationwide observance to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ\, eye\, and tissue donation. Founded in 1996 by the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP)\, the observance aims to bring heightened awareness to the significant need for donation and transplantation affecting Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color (BIPOC) – focusing primarily on African American/Black\, Hispanic/Latinx\, Asian Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities. \n\n\n\nPeople of most races and ethnicities in the U.S. donate in proportion to their representation in the population. The need for transplant is disproportionately high among BIPOC\, and particularly among African Americans/Blacks\, frequently due to a high incidence of conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes\, both of which can lead to the need for a kidney transplant. \n\n\n\nFor example\, African Americans/Blacks\, Asians and Pacific Islanders\, and Hispanics/Latinxs are three times more likely than Whites to suffer from end-stage renal (kidney) disease\, often as the result of high blood pressure and other conditions that can damage the kidneys. While African Americans/Blacks make up about 15% of New York’s population\, they represent one-third of the 8\,018 people on New York’s organ transplant waiting list. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nData and Statistics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace/Ethnicity% of NY Population% of Organ Waitlist% of Organ Transplants (2019)% of Organ Donors (2019)White55%34%47%62%African American/Black18%33%23%15%Hispanic/Latinx19%21%19%17%Asian9%11%9%5%American Indian/Alaska Native1%0%0%0%Pacific Islander0%0%0%0%Multiracial3%1%1%0%\n\n\n\n \n Featured Stories of Hope\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n "I named my kidney 'Hercules.' I knew he would be my source of strength." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Every time Payton smiles\, it's a reminder of how grateful we are." \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A mother of four wants people to know\, "This can happen to anyone." 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