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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20241101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T235959 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250401T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103728 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:20250417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 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:20250418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 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:20250514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 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:20251009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 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:20260401T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T235900 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 CREATED:20260227T001337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T233259Z UID:6182-1775001600-1777593540@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\n \n\n\n\n2026 Donate Life Month Theme:Leave a Legacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s Donate Life Month theme\, “Leave a Legacy” uses trees as a symbol of life\, connection\, and hope. Like a tree that grows and stands for generations\, a donor’s gift leaves a lasting legacy of hope and life. \n\n\n\nMake Donate Life Month Tree-Mendous!\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\n2026 Donate Life MonthCalendar of Events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 1\, 2026: 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 2025\, 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 4 through April 11\, 2026: 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 4\, 2026: 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 5\, 2026: Make Blue & Green Treats\n\n\n\nGet creative in the kitchen and whip up delicious blue and green treats to celebrate April 5th’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 6\, 2026: 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 7\, 2026: 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 8\, 2026: 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 9\, 2026: 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 10\, 2026: 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 10 through 16\, 2026: 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\nApril 11\, 2026: 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 15\, 2026: DMV Appreciation Day\n\n\n\nThis day honors our dedicated DMV front-line staff who play a vital role by giving the public a chance to join the NYS Donate Life Registry\, helping thousands of New Yorkers in need of transplants. So far\, DMVs statewide have helped nearly 7 million New Yorkers enroll. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 19 through April 25\, 2026: National Pediatric TransplantWeek\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 20-25\, 2026: 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\nApril 30\, 2026: Donor Remembrance Day\n\n\n\nJoin us to honor and celebrate who have given the gift of life through organ\, eye\, andtissue donation. URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-donate-life-month CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/square-no-URL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 CREATED:20260405T195951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T200208Z UID:6529-1778004000-1778014800@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:Life in Full Bloom DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Life\, Legacy\, and Hope\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission – $125 VIP Ticket – $175 \n\n\n\nA big thank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n\nRoot Sponsor \n\n\n\n\nConnectLife URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/life-in-full-bloom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/poster_board_LIFEINFULLBLOOM_lockup-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T103729 CREATED:20260405T200009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T200138Z UID:6511-1790407800-1790420400@donatelifenys.org SUMMARY:2026 Hope 'n Soles Walk! DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to see you onSeptember 26\, 2026 at Eisenhower Park!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m. – Event Site Opens8:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks9:00 a.m. – Walk / Run Begins10:30 a.m. – Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees Ages 13 and Up$30 – Early Registration through May 31$35 – Advanced Registration June 1 through September 23$40 September 24 through event day \n\n\n\nAges 12 and under$20 Registration Fee URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/2026-hope-n-soles-walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HopeandSoles.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR