April is Donate Life Month

Free event at Westfarms Mall to raise awareness about organ donation

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:35pm

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April is Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ donation. In the Hartford, Connecticut community, people will have the opportunity to learn more about organ donation at a free event happening at Westfarms Mall.

Why it matters

Organ donation is a critical issue that can save lives, and raising awareness is important to increase the number of registered donors and dispel myths about the process. Events like the one at Westfarms Mall provide an opportunity for the community to get educated on this important topic.

The details

The event at Westfarms Mall will feature Kari Rancourt, the living donor transplant coordinator at Hartford HealthCare, who will provide information and answer questions about organ donation.

  • April is Donate Life Month.

The players

Kari Rancourt

The living donor transplant coordinator at Hartford HealthCare.

Westfarms Mall

A shopping mall in Hartford, Connecticut where the free event will take place.

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What’s next

The free event at Westfarms Mall will provide an opportunity for the community to learn more about organ donation and how to become a registered donor.

The takeaway

Donate Life Month is an important time to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ donation, and events like the one at Westfarms Mall can help educate the community and encourage more people to sign up to be organ donors.