Gift of Life Transplant House hosts four annual events to help raise awareness about our mission – To provide high – quality, affordable accommodations to transplant patients and their caregivers in a supportive, home-like environment. Our events are made possible by our corporate partners, event sponsors and attendees.
Gift of Life Golf Tournament
We have hosted the Gift of Life Golf Tournament every year since we opened our doors in 1984! The annual golf tournament is our most popular event and is typically held the 2nd Monday of July at the Rochester Golf & Country Club. Stay tuned for details on the 2023 Golf Tournament!
Gift of Life Car Show
The Second Annual Gift of Life Car Show will be an opportunity to showcase classic cars as a benefit to Gift of Life Transplant House. The Car Show was held on August 6, 2022 at the Rochester Event Center. We are planning our 2023 event – stay tuned for details!
Community Fundraisers
Other favorite events are hosted by various groups that want to support Gift of Life Transplant House in their own way. These events provide us with additional fundraising opportunities that allow us to continue our mission. If you are interested in starting your own event to benefit Gift of Life Transplant House, please submit an email to our event coordinator via our Contact Us page with your event idea!
Some of these events include:
Timmay 5k
The Timmay 5k occurs every April in honor of Donate Life Month. It is hosted by the Tim Rasmusson Foundation which was established in honor of Tim Rasmusson who passed away in 2014 from an ascending aortic aneurysm.
For additional information on the next Timmay 5k, please visit their website: www.timrasmussonfoundation.com
Trails 4 Transplants
Trails4Transplants is a trail ride to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. Their mission includes raising funds to assist organ transplant donors and recipients in need in addition to educating people about their decision to be a donor. For more information or to register for the ride, please visit their website: https://trails4transplants.org/.
Gift of Life Walk & Run 5k
September 18, 2022
This walk is now held in September. Last year, this event was hosted by Tiffany at TerraLoco MN. All proceeds of this event are donated to support our mission. Stay tuned for details!
Community Events
Transplant Patient and Donor Family Picnic
The Transplant Patient and Donor Family Picnic is a day designated to getting transplant patients and donor families together to celebrate the gift of life. The Picnic is typically held in late July and hosted by the Transplant Picnic Committee. This is not a fundraiser. For inquiries and more information , please contact: transplantpicnic@gmail.com
Are you or your business interested in sponsoring one of our Annual Events? Please visit our Corporate Partner Page for more information about how you can support our mission!