Leave a Legacy!
Just as trees grow and support each other in a forest, donation connects people – donors, recipients, and their families. Like a tree that grows and stands for generations, a donor’s gift leaves a lasting legacy of hope and life. For 2026 National Donate Life Month, join us to honor and remember donors, and bring new life and inspiration to those waiting for a second chance at life.
Blue & Green Spirit Week
Blue & Green Spirit Week runs from April 4 through April 11! Join us for fun activities celebrating the Donate Life message, honoring donors, and giving hope to those waiting for a second chance at life.
Light the Bridges
Check out the Morrison Bridge which will light up Blue & Green on April 6-9! Take a snapshot and send it to us so we can share on our social media.
Make Blue & Green Treats
Make Blue & Green Treats like these Butterfinger Monster Cookies or some blue and green Peanut Butter Dog Treats for your furry friends.
Raise the Donate Life Flag
Look out for the Donate Life Flag flying at your hospital this month! Order a Donate Life flag here.
Share DLM on your Virtual Meetings
Follow this link to download a background for your virtual meetings.
Show your colors on Blue & Green Day!
Please share your Blue & Green day moments by emailing your photos. We’ll highlight these activities on our social media pages.
Share Your Decision Day
Saturday, April 11!
Sharing your organ donation registration with family ensures your wishes are honored, reduces stress during a crises, and provides them with comfort in knowing they are fulfilling your desire to help others.
Other Ways to Celebrate Donate Life Month
Washington State Governor’s Gift of Life Award Ceremony: April 2
LifeCenter Northwest and Cascade Life Alliance are hosting an event for donor families in Washington in which we will honor those “who gave the gift of life in 2025 for their greatest act of kindness: donating organs to to save the lives of others.”
Tree Planting: April 4
Together with our partners at Solvita, VisionGift, and Donate Life Northwest, we will plant trees in Beaverton with Friends of Trees. Join us for this special opportunity to dig in the dirt and raise awareness. Space is limited, so register here.
DMV Day Road Trip: April 8
Cascade Life Alliance Community Outreach Staff will be hitting the road and spending the day visiting some of our DMV offices to share education, gratitude, and of course, donuts!
All DMV offices should watch for education & decorating contest kits arriving in the mail before April 1. We are looking forward to your Blue & Green Day contest photos!
Thank Your Healthcare Team: April 12
Join Donate Life NW in their office in Portland between 12:30 and 3:30 to write a heartfelt thank-you card to your transplant teams. Cards will be delivered to our local Transplant Centers along with treats for Donate Life Month. Register for the event here.
Not able to make this event? Feel free to request your own notecards and write your own thank you notes to the healthcare heroes in your community.
Trivia Bingo: April 15
Our friends at Donate Life Northwest are hosting a Trivia Bingo night guaranteed to be a great time. Join them at 5:30pm at the Lucky Lab. These events are known to fill up quickly, so make sure you RSVP here.
Share Your Story
Organ donation is a profoundly unique experience and it is the personal stories shared by donor family members and recipients that give the rest of the world a glimpse at the heroes whose lives have been forever changed by donation. We would be honored to include your story if you are interested in sharing it with us.
Please use this link to submit your story.
Share Donation Facts
For hospitals or places of business with video screens, download the Facts About Donation Slide Set from our friends at Donate Life Northwest.
Contact us for more information about Donate Life Month events.
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, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.