HRSA

April is
National Donate Life Month 

Organ and Tissue Donors are SuperStars 

Did you know that April is one of the best times of the year to stargaze?

This April, we invite you to look up to the night sky and the billions of stars that make up the universe. Stars remind us that even in the darkest night, there is light.

The decision to be an organ and tissue donor gives hope and light to the 100,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, including 4,000 people right here in NJ, who are waiting for a second chance at life. That’s why donors are superstars.

Hospitals, big and small, are invited to join the Hospital Campaign and earn HRSA/DoNation points. Become a part of the initiative that has encouraged over 630,000 Americans to register as organ donors since 2011, and help create a donation-friendly culture in your hospital using our free tools and resources.

Here are some reasons why registering right now is more important than ever:

  • Of the over 100,000 U.S residents waiting for a life-saving transplant, over 4,000 live right here in New Jersey.
  • 17 people die each day while waiting for a transplant.
  • Another person is added to the waiting list every 9 minutes.
  • One organ and tissue donor can save 8 lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others.

“Not only do we live among the stars, the stars live within us.”   –Neil deGrasse Tyson

 

Important Donation Awareness Days 

Donate Life Living Donor Day
April 3, 2024

Donate Life Living Donor Day is a celebration to honor living organ donors for saving and healing lives! In 2023, more than 6,900 transplants were made possible by living donors. Thank you to all living donors for your remarkable generosity!

Get involved by sharing social media graphics (scroll down to  social media section) on April 3  and by learning more about living donation! 

Blue & Green Spirit Week
Begins April 6, 2024

Get in the spirit and join us on our social media pages for an entire week of celebrations. We’ll recognize the donors, volunteers and healthcare heroes who make second chances possible as we encourage others to give hope to those who are waiting by registering as organ and tissue donors.

National Donate Life Blue and Green Day
Friday, April 12, 2024

Join the national celebration in support of organ and tissue donation by wearing blue & green!  

Post your blue & green photos on bulletin boards, newsletters and social media to spread awareness and be sure to send us your pictures at socialmedia@njsharingnetwork.org. Use hashtags #BlueandGreenDay #NDLM and tag us on Facebook and Instagram @NJSharingNetwork. 

Hackensack Meridian Health and NJ Sharing Network Donate Life Month Event at American Dream - Court A Dream Stage
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

The evening will include a panel discussion about organ and tissue donation and a musical performance by the NJ Symphony Orchestra and the Midland Park High School band. The event will feature Danielle Monaro from Z100 as a special guest emcee! 

 

Grief Support Workshops
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join us on ZOOM for a Grief Support Workshop presented by NJSN Manager of Family Services Jacqueline Salvatore, LSW MSW to learn about the importance of self-care and how it can bring you feelings of peace, joy and love amidst the chaos of daily life. Sign up today

Donor Remembrance Day
April 30, 2024

April 30 is national Donor Remembrance Day, a day to come together to honor and celebrate donor heroes who have given the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation. The forget-me-not flower is a symbol of Donor Heroes and a reminder that their courageous gift will always be remembered. Visit the National Donor Hero Remembrance Garden on the AOPO website today to “plant” a forget-me-not flower in honor of your Donor Hero, and then share your Donor Hero's story on April 30 using #DonorRemembranceDay. 

Include National Donate Life Month in Your Hospital Newsletter 

Download customizable newsletter templates 

Dilip Patel
Organ and Tissue Donor 
Word Doc | Photo 

Stephanie Smith
Organ and Tissue donor
Word Doc  | Photo

Jordan Herron
Organ and Tissue Donor 
Word Doc | Photo

 

Chriseline Beaubrun
Heart Transplant Recipient 
Word Doc | Photo

Host flag raisings and table displays at your hospital 

Please speak with your NJSN Hospital Services Manager about opportunities for flag raisings and informational table displays at your hospital. 


Request a Donate Life Month Proclamation in your town

Raise awareness for organ and tissue donation in your local community by requesting a Donate Life Month proclamation. Click below for details! 

Here is a Sample Proclamation
FAQ - Requesting a Proclamation

Register as an organ and tissue donor

Celebrate National Donate Life Month by registering as an organ and tissue donor and sharing your decision with friends and family. 


Downloadable Resources 

Social Media Graphics

Facebook Post - EnglishSpanish
Instagram Post - EnglishSpanish
Linkedin Post - English, Spanish
Twitter Post - EnglishSpanish

Living Donor Day - April 3

Use hashtag #LivingDonorDay in your social media posts!

Square Post (formatted for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X) EnglishSpanish

Instagram/Facebook Story — EnglishSpanish

Living Donation Infographic


Printable Flyers
PDF - English
PDF - Spanish

Monitor Graphics

1920x1080- English, Spanish

Coloring Sheet
NDLM_2024_ColoringPageEnglish, Spanish

Printable Blue and Green Day Flyer 

With Date, Customizable (Add Date & Hospital Logo in blank space)

Monitor Graphics

Stories of Hope

Download six PowerPoint slides (16:9 format) containing inspiring stories of organ and tissue donation! 

Download 

Is your building illuminated in blue and green for National Donate Life Month? 
  Download our monitor graphic

Please also send us a photo of your building in blue and green at socialmedia@njsharingnetwork.org. 

Download

 

Donate Life Virtual (Zoom) Backgrounds 

 HRSA 2023 Scorecard  

Download PDF

Be sure to add all your events to your HRSA scorecard to earn valuable points!