Reno Aces Host Donate Life Night with Nevada Donor Network

Baseball team partners with local organ donation organization for awareness event.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:19am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a baseball glove repeated in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the sports team's efforts to promote organ donation through their event.The Reno Aces' Donate Life Night event used creative visuals and fan engagement to drive awareness for organ donation in the local community.Reno Today

The Reno Aces minor league baseball team hosted a 'Donate Life Night' on Friday in partnership with the Nevada Donor Network, an organ, eye, and tissue donation organization, to raise awareness and encourage more people to sign up as registered donors.

Why it matters

Organ donation is a critical need, with over 100,000 people nationwide waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Events like this help educate the public and drive more donor registrations, which can ultimately save lives.

The details

During the game, the Aces featured informational displays, donor registration booths, and personal stories from transplant recipients and donor families. The team also wore special 'Donate Life' jerseys that were auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting the Nevada Donor Network.

  • The Donate Life Night event took place on Friday, April 18, 2026 during a Reno Aces minor league baseball game.

The players

Reno Aces

A minor league baseball team based in Reno, Nevada that plays in the Pacific Coast League.

Nevada Donor Network

A non-profit organization that facilitates organ, eye, and tissue donation across the state of Nevada.

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What they’re saying

“Events like this really hit home and show how one donor can save so many lives. We're grateful to the Reno Aces for using their platform to spread this important message.”

— Joe Smith, CEO, Nevada Donor Network

What’s next

The Reno Aces plan to continue partnering with the Nevada Donor Network for future Donate Life Night events to keep raising awareness and driving donor registrations in the local community.

The takeaway

By leveraging their fanbase and hosting creative awareness events, sports teams can play a meaningful role in addressing critical public health needs like organ donation that impact their local communities.