Programs & Events

Join us throughout the year at community and public programs and events at which our Gift of Hope staff and Ambassador for Hope volunteers are engaged with community advocates and providing education about life-giving organ, eye and tissue donation.

Upcoming Events

May09

Bailey Aukland Memorial Race

May. 9, 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm | 3520 W. Farmington Peoria, Ill.
May16

Candle Making Workshop

May. 16, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Litchfield West, 4 Thunderbird Circle, Litchfield, Ill.

We invite donor families to celebrate their loved one at this memory making event. An instructor will help guide us as we create a keepsake candle in honor of our loved one and their legacy. We will have the opportunity to share stories and connect with one another. Registration is required for this event.

CLICK HERE for registration

May16

Water Lantern Festival

May. 16, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm | 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, Ill.

We invite all donor families to celebrate their loved one’s legacy by participating in the Water Lantern Festival with our Gift of Hope families. Connect with other donor families and Ambassadors as we come together to honor our loved one’s side by side at this beautiful community event. Registration is required for this event.

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July23

“Swing Into Giving” Gift of Hope Community Foundation Charity Golf Outing

Jul. 23, 9:00 am | Seven Bridges Golf Club, 1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge, Ill.
September13

Gift of Hope Community Foundation 5K Run, Walk & Roll – Celebration of Donation

Sep. 13 | College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Back 2 School 3 Charitable Giving
Runner holding medal
Luminary Event
Flag Raising Ceremony

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