Donate Life Month Encourages Organ Donor Registration

Campaign marks 23rd year to raise awareness and sign up donors

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:51pm

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A glowing neon outline of a human heart, pulsing with energy against a dark background, conceptually representing the life-saving power of organ donation.The vibrant visuals of Donate Life Month aim to energize the public and inspire more people to sign up as organ donors.Green Bay Today

April is Donate Life Month, the 23rd year for the campaign to encourage people to register as organ donors. More than 108,000 adults and children in the United States, including 1,500 Wisconsinites, are awaiting an organ transplant. UW's Organ and Tissue Donation is one of the top transplant programs in the country, serving over 100 hospitals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.

Why it matters

Organ donation saves lives, but there is a severe shortage of registered donors. Donate Life Month aims to raise awareness and inspire more people to sign up as donors, which can make a critical difference for those waiting for transplants.

The details

Friday, April 7th is Blue Green Donation Day, when people are encouraged to wear blue and green to bring awareness to the cause of organ donation. Over the last 60 years, UW's transplant teams have transplanted more than 20,000 organs.

  • April is Donate Life Month.
  • Friday, April 7th is Blue Green Donation Day.

The players

UW's Organ and Tissue Donation

One of the top transplant programs in the country, serving over 100 hospitals in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois.

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The takeaway

Donate Life Month is a critical annual campaign to raise awareness and inspire more people to register as organ donors, which can save the lives of over 100,000 Americans waiting for transplants.