| National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.  This year's national theme is "Let Life Sing!" Birds have always been cherished symbols of vitality and renewal. Their arrival signals the changing of seasons, particularly in spring, representing the rejuvenation of nature and the comforting idea of connection. They remind us of the cycles of life and the enduring bonds we share with those who came before us. The cheerful songs of birds create an uplifting atmosphere, inspiring feelings of joy, hope, and reflection as we welcome the new growth of the season. National Donate Life Month Celebrations There are various ways to celebrate organ donation! Blue & Green Spirit Week: April 5-12 Use hashtag #BlueGreenDay in your social media posts! April 5: Dress Up Your Pets April 6: Make Blue & Green Treats April 7: Thank Your Healthcare Team April 8: Write a Message of Hope April 9: Donate Life Flag Raising Day - Look out for the Donate Life Flag flying at your hospital this month! April 10: Create Donate Life Art April 11: Blue & Green Day - Wear Blue & Green April 12: Share Your Decision Day For local events visit Donate Life NorthwestBecome a DonorRegistration takes less than a minute. Go to RegisterMe.org to register your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor.  |
| National Pediatric Transplant Week
National Pediatric Transplant Week is a time to celebrate the remarkable resilience of children who have received organ transplants. It also aims to raise awareness about pediatric organ donation and to honor the medical professionals, families, and donors who make these transplants possible. This special week occurs annually during the last full week (from Sunday to Saturday) of National Donate Life Month in April.  National Pediatric Transplant Week is a collaboration of Donate Life America (DLA), the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the American Society of Transplantation (AST), the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), and Transplant Families. More than 1,900 children were saved by the generosity of donors & donor families in 2024  Go to RegisterMe.org to register your decision to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. |
