Thank You for Walking With Us
Together we celebrated the Gift of Life Sunday at Blossom Music Center. Photos and highlights from the 2026 Walk & Run are on the way.
Over 1,200 neighbors
in NEO are waiting for a transplant.
More than 100,000 people
across the US are waiting.
Up to 8 lives
can be saved by one organ donor.
More than 100 people
can be healed by one tissue donor.
What Is the Gift of Life Walk & Run?
The Lifebanc Gift of Life Walk & Run is more than an event — it’s a mission in motion. Participants come together to support Lifebanc’s lifesaving work, raise awareness, and recognize the donors and families whose generosity makes transplantation possible.
Event highlights often include:
- A 5K Run for competitive and recreational runners
- A Walk option for individuals, families, and groups of all fitness levels
- A Legacy Garden tribute space to honor donors and the lives they changed
- Family-friendly activities and opportunities to connect with the donation and transplant community
Why Your Participation Matters
Every registration, donation, and shared story helps expand awareness of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, and the ongoing need for donor registration. Your participation supports Lifebanc’s mission to save and heal lives through recovery, advocacy, and community education.
By showing up, you help:
- Educate more people about how donation works
- Honor donors and support donor families
- Celebrate transplant recipients and those still waiting
- Strengthen a community built around compassion and action
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome — and everyone has a reason to be proud to participate. The Gift of Life Walk & Run is for:
- Runners aiming for a strong 5K
- Families looking for a meaningful, community-centered event
- Donor families honoring loved ones and sharing their legacy
- Transplant recipients celebrating second chances
- Community teams and corporate groups rallying together for a cause
How to Get Involved
- Ready to join the Gift of Life Walk & Run?
- Register to walk or run
- Start a team with friends, family, coworkers, or your organization
- Volunteer to help make the day run smoothly
- Sponsor or donate to expand Lifebanc’s impact
2026 Gift of Life Walk / Run Photos:
The Legacy Garden
The Legacy Garden is one of the most meaningful traditions of the Gift of Life Walk & Run—a place where donor families, recipients, and supporters come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate loved ones' incredible gift.
As we prepare for the 2026 Gift of Life Walk & Run on August 23 at Blossom Music Center, we invite you to honor your loved one with a personalized Legacy Garden sign.
