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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T235959 DTSTAMP:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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:20260417T062317 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." URL:https://donatelifenys.org/event/national-minority-donor-awareness-month CATEGORIES:Donation-Relevant Observance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://donatelifenys.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NMDAM-2020_FacebookAd.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR