Events

Join Us

Each year, we host events for donor families, transplant patients, and our community to provide hope & healing.

Honor loved ones. Find others whose lives have been changed by organ and tissue donation. Explore the events below and join our supportive community.

St. Louis Candlelight Memorial

2024 Date TBD

Honoring all donor heroes and those that have said ‘yes’ to donation in 2023.

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World Kidney Day

March 14, 2024

The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois’ KidneyMobile® is coming back to East St. Louis! Join us on World Kidney Day for free screenings for kidney disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure; a health fair; giveaways; and more. Get valuable information about how to protect your health.

Learn more and register here: www.nkfi.org/wkd

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National Donate Life Month

April 2024

 

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Celebrate Life 5k Run/Walk

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Join us in honoring donor families and living donors, celebrating new life with recipients, supporting those waiting for a life-saving transplant, and inspiring others to say ‘yes’ to donation.

 

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Donor Family Holiday Workshop

2024 Date TBD

Participate in memory making activities, share your loved one’s story, meet other donor families, and learn tips on navigating your grief during the holiday season.

 

honoring loved ones during the holiday season