Events From: Gift of Life Michigan

Volunteer: Donate Life Community Breakfast- Grand Blanc

Save the Date!

Gift of Life's Flint Community Action Group is hosting the second annual Donate Life Community Breakfast to inspire, educate and bring people together to celebrate the loving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation.

When: Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to Noon

Where: Captain's Club Golf and Event Center, Grand Blanc

Who: Everyone is welcome!

Cost: This event is free to the community

Donate Life Community Breakfast Flyer

Program: Annual Events

Save the Date!

Gift of Life's Flint Community Action Group is hosting the second annual Donate Life Community Breakfast to inspire, educate and bring people together to celebrate the loving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation.

When: Thursday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to Noon

Where: Captain's Club Golf and Event Center, Grand Blanc

Who: Everyone is welcome!

Cost: This event is free to the community

Donate Life Community Breakfast Flyer

Program: Annual Events

Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 23, 2026

Zip Code: 48439

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Michigan Donor Family Council Annual Axe Throwing- Westland

Hello Gift of Life Michigan,

On Sunday, February 22, from 2:00pm  to 5:00 p.m., The Michigan Donor Family Council hosts the fourth annual "Axe Throwing" event at The Legendary Axe in Westland, featuring axe throwing, darts, air hockey, and foosball.

Please see the sponsorship letter below.

Dear Donation Supporter:

The Michigan Donor Family Council (MDFC) is excited to invite you to our fourth annual "Axe Throwing."
Event" at – The Legendary Axe in Westland! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, February 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., featuring axe throwing, darts, air hockey, foosball, and a shared celebration of organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. This event is open to all guests aged 14 and older.

Event Details:
Name: The Legendary Axe
Event Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Event Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: 37550 Cherry Hill Rd. Westland, MI 48185

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the MDFC has honored our loved ones who donated and celebrated recipients whose lives were saved and those waiting for a life-saving transplant. We have advocated for the importance of donation for over 20 years, a testament to our unwavering commitment to this cause.

We are contacting you because your involvement can make a meaningful difference. Enclosed is a sponsorship packet outlining several ways you can contribute, including sponsorship and donating an item for our raffle. Sponsorships can be submitted by mail or online at mdfc8.org. If you prefer, we’d be happy to pick up any raffle donations you’d like to contribute.

Your commitment to helping save and improve lives through donation and transplantation is deeply appreciated.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

The Michigan Donor Family Council is proud to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a 100 percent giving board; all our members are volunteers.

Sincerely,

Walt Herndon and Marge Del Greco

Walter O Herndon, MDFC, CFO Marge Del Greco, MDFC, Vice President
Donor Family Recipient & Donor Family
14125 Terrace Court 7240 Green Farm Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170 West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(313) 600-2566 (248) 767-0130
walt@mdfc8.org marge@mdfc8.org


Sponsorship Opportunities

__________ Axe Masters $2,500 ____________ Axe Majors $1,500
10 tickets to the event. 8 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page. Thank your business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website. Business Logo and name on our website.
__________ Battle Axes $1,000 ____________ Perfect Axes $500
6 tickets to the event. 4 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page. Thank your business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website. Business Logo and name on our website.
___________ Axe Fusions $250
2 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website.

Sponsorship / Donation Form

Business Name/Person: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Name (If different) ______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _____________________________________________________________________________

Donated Item: _______________________________________________________________________

Estimated value: ____________________________________________________________________

Payment Options:
Venmo: 313-549-0415
Credit Card: Visit our website at www.mdfc8.org
Check: ☐ Check enclosed (payable to Michigan Donor Family Council)
Mail checks and the form to:
MDFC c/o Patty Jo Herndon
14125 Terrace Court, Plymouth, MI 48170

Tax-Deductible Donation:
Your contribution is fully tax-deductible under the law.
MDFC's Tax ID # is 33-1071674
www.mdfc8.org

Please feel free to share them with friends, family, and contacts who may be interested in supporting these type of events. We want  this to be a resounding success, and that truly takes all of us working together.

Thank you for all you do to support the MDFC.

Patty Jo  

Patricia Jo Herndon, Donor Sister/Donor Aunt Co-Founder & CEO, Michigan Donor Family Council

Immediate Past Chair, Eversight Board of Directors

C: 313-549-0415

Organ Donation Saves and Enhances Lives

Visit us at mdfc8.org

Visit Eversight at eversightvision.org

Follow MDFC on Facebook

Program: Community Events

Hello Gift of Life Michigan,

On Sunday, February 22, from 2:00pm  to 5:00 p.m., The Michigan Donor Family Council hosts the fourth annual "Axe Throwing" event at The Legendary Axe in Westland, featuring axe throwing, darts, air hockey, and foosball.

Please see the sponsorship letter below.

Dear Donation Supporter:

The Michigan Donor Family Council (MDFC) is excited to invite you to our fourth annual "Axe Throwing."
Event" at – The Legendary Axe in Westland! Join us for a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, February 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., featuring axe throwing, darts, air hockey, foosball, and a shared celebration of organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. This event is open to all guests aged 14 and older.

Event Details:
Name: The Legendary Axe
Event Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Event Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: 37550 Cherry Hill Rd. Westland, MI 48185

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the MDFC has honored our loved ones who donated and celebrated recipients whose lives were saved and those waiting for a life-saving transplant. We have advocated for the importance of donation for over 20 years, a testament to our unwavering commitment to this cause.

We are contacting you because your involvement can make a meaningful difference. Enclosed is a sponsorship packet outlining several ways you can contribute, including sponsorship and donating an item for our raffle. Sponsorships can be submitted by mail or online at mdfc8.org. If you prefer, we’d be happy to pick up any raffle donations you’d like to contribute.

Your commitment to helping save and improve lives through donation and transplantation is deeply appreciated.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

The Michigan Donor Family Council is proud to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a 100 percent giving board; all our members are volunteers.

Sincerely,

Walt Herndon and Marge Del Greco

Walter O Herndon, MDFC, CFO Marge Del Greco, MDFC, Vice President
Donor Family Recipient & Donor Family
14125 Terrace Court 7240 Green Farm Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170 West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(313) 600-2566 (248) 767-0130
walt@mdfc8.org marge@mdfc8.org


Sponsorship Opportunities

__________ Axe Masters $2,500 ____________ Axe Majors $1,500
10 tickets to the event. 8 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page. Thank your business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website. Business Logo and name on our website.
__________ Battle Axes $1,000 ____________ Perfect Axes $500
6 tickets to the event. 4 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page. Thank your business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website. Business Logo and name on our website.
___________ Axe Fusions $250
2 tickets to the event.
Thank your Business on our Facebook page.
Business Logo and name on our website.

Sponsorship / Donation Form

Business Name/Person: ______________________________________________________________

Contact Name (If different) ______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _____________________________________________________________________________

Donated Item: _______________________________________________________________________

Estimated value: ____________________________________________________________________

Payment Options:
Venmo: 313-549-0415
Credit Card: Visit our website at www.mdfc8.org
Check: ☐ Check enclosed (payable to Michigan Donor Family Council)
Mail checks and the form to:
MDFC c/o Patty Jo Herndon
14125 Terrace Court, Plymouth, MI 48170

Tax-Deductible Donation:
Your contribution is fully tax-deductible under the law.
MDFC's Tax ID # is 33-1071674
www.mdfc8.org

Please feel free to share them with friends, family, and contacts who may be interested in supporting these type of events. We want  this to be a resounding success, and that truly takes all of us working together.

Thank you for all you do to support the MDFC.

Patty Jo  

Patricia Jo Herndon, Donor Sister/Donor Aunt Co-Founder & CEO, Michigan Donor Family Council

Immediate Past Chair, Eversight Board of Directors

C: 313-549-0415

Organ Donation Saves and Enhances Lives

Visit us at mdfc8.org

Visit Eversight at eversightvision.org

Follow MDFC on Facebook

Program: Community Events

Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Feb 22, 2026

Zip Code: 48185

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donate Life Night at the John Ball Zoo - Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Gift of Life Michigan welcomes the West Michigan community to an evening of connection and celebration at the annual Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo on Thurs., July 17 from 6-9 pm. This after-hours event is dedicated to honoring organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrating transplant recipients and encouraging more residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.  

Guests can enjoy full access to the zoo’s animal exhibits, free face painting, ice cream, live music, and activities hosted by local community partners. A highlight of the evening will be the Celebration of Life Trail, a touching tribute showcasing the stories and memories of donors and recipients whose lives were forever changed through donation.  “Donate Life Night at the Zoo is a meaningful way for us to come together with the West Michigan transplant community,” said Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan. “It’s a time to honor the incredible generosity of donors and highlight the powerful stories of those whose lives have been transformed through transplantation.” 

WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6 - 9 PM (Volunteers may need to arrive earlier, please check back for those updates!)

WHERE: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids MI, 49504

WHAT: Explore John Ball Zoo, check out resources from our community partners, and enjoy meeting other donor families, transplant recipients and supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation. We'll also honor donors and recipients on the Celebration of Life Trail, an important feature you don't want to miss.

COST: $5 donation per person is recommended Questions? Contact zoo@golm.org.

More than 2,600 Michigan patients are waiting for a lifesaving transplant.  The best way to save lives is by joining the Donor Registry. To register or learn more about the donation process, visit giftoflifemichigan.org

Program: Annual Events

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Gift of Life Michigan welcomes the West Michigan community to an evening of connection and celebration at the annual Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo on Thurs., July 17 from 6-9 pm. This after-hours event is dedicated to honoring organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrating transplant recipients and encouraging more residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.  

Guests can enjoy full access to the zoo’s animal exhibits, free face painting, ice cream, live music, and activities hosted by local community partners. A highlight of the evening will be the Celebration of Life Trail, a touching tribute showcasing the stories and memories of donors and recipients whose lives were forever changed through donation.  “Donate Life Night at the Zoo is a meaningful way for us to come together with the West Michigan transplant community,” said Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan. “It’s a time to honor the incredible generosity of donors and highlight the powerful stories of those whose lives have been transformed through transplantation.” 

WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6 - 9 PM (Volunteers may need to arrive earlier, please check back for those updates!)

WHERE: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids MI, 49504

WHAT: Explore John Ball Zoo, check out resources from our community partners, and enjoy meeting other donor families, transplant recipients and supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation. We'll also honor donors and recipients on the Celebration of Life Trail, an important feature you don't want to miss.

COST: $5 donation per person is recommended Questions? Contact zoo@golm.org.

More than 2,600 Michigan patients are waiting for a lifesaving transplant.  The best way to save lives is by joining the Donor Registry. To register or learn more about the donation process, visit giftoflifemichigan.org

Program: Annual Events

Event Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jul 16, 2026

Zip Code: 49504

Allow Groups: No