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

December07

Santa Hustle 5K

Dec. 7, 9 am | Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill.
December08

Wheeling Park District: Holiday Hoopla

Dec. 8, 1 pm - 3 pm | Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center, 100 Community Blvd. Wheeling, Ill.
December13 - December15

Christkindlmarket Aurora

Dec. 13 - 15, 11 am - 9 pm | RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway Aurora, Ill.
December14 - December21

Rosemont Holiday Lights – Skating in the Park

Dec. 14 - 21, 3 pm - 8 pm | Rosemont Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District, 5501 Park Place Rosemont, Ill.
December19

UIC vs. LSU Woman’s Basketball Game

Dec. 19, 7 pm | Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, Ill.
December28 - December29

Orland Square Mall Holiday Event: Donor Registration Table

Dec. 28 - 29 | Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square Drive Orland Park, Ill.
Back 2 School 3 Charitable Giving
Gift Of Hope Community Foundation 5K
Luminary Event
Flag Raising Ceremony

Annual donation and transplantation observances

February

April

August

September

November

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Lantern Festival