Thank you to all who joined us for our 40th Anniversary Gala!
Oh What a Night!
Congratulations to all of our Award Recipients who give so graciously and generously to the work of organ transplant.
Outstanding Service Award Recipient, Kara Ventura, PNP, FNP, DNP
Kara is the Clinical Program Director of abdominal transplant at Yale New Haven Hospital and is a nurse practitioner who has dedicated over 27 years to caring for pediatrics and adults who need a transplant. She is a hero to many and an incredible patient advocate. We had the pleasure of celebrating her dedication to the transplant community at the gala.
Charles Treadway, Volunteer of the Year Award
Charles, a 12-year heart recipient lives life to the fullest and gives back to Donate Life CT in so many ways. Always grateful, always educating, and always advocating for others - we are so grateful for you, Charles!
Tatiana Garcia, NRCMA, Community Impact Award
Tatiana is a Living Donor Transplant Medical Assistant at Hartford Hospital Transplant Center. She has given countless hours of uplifting energy and compassionate care to her patients. She is also a steadfast advocate in her community for organ donation and lives it outside of work by volunteering with the Kidney Foundation and Donate Life Connecticut. Congratulations, Tatiana!
EVERSOURCE HARTFORD MARATHON
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Join Donate Life Connecticut for the 32nd running of the
Eversource Hartford Marathon
​Donate Life CT is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon, and we will be there running strong! We welcome participants to join our team and use their marathon, half marathon, Team 26.2 relay, or Charity 5K as a fundraiser for Donate Life CT. Additionally, any race participant may choose to support our team by adding a charity donation through their registration or donating directly through our fundraising page.
The event has something for the whole family. Run or walk the Charity 5K, volunteer with our group, get a group of 2-5 runners together for the Team 26.2 Relay, run the half marathon or full marathon, and let the kiddos join the action in the HMF FitKids races.
Learn more about the types of organ donation and the organs that can be transplanted.
Living donation is an opportunity to save a life while you are still living. Learn more here.
Myths and misinformation exist around organ donation. Learn the facts here.
Transplants offer patients a new chance at healthy, productive, normal lives.
Meet some organ recipients..
More than 1,000 people in Connecticut alone are awaiting a life-saving organ donation. They may be your neighbors or co-workers. View the video below to hear how lives have been changed and people just like you have been given a second chance at life.
Request a Speaker
Donate Life Connecticut representatives and volunteers are always willing to speak about donation. There are many appropriate ways to discuss donation in a public setting, such as during:
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elementary, middle school, or high school classes
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teacher's conferences
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driver's education classes
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religious group meetings
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staff meetings
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civic and service group meetings
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health fairs
If you are interested in having a DLC representative speak at your event, please contact us. Thank you.
VISION.
This volunteer-based coalition believes that working together with a common voice is the best way to reach the goal of increasing the donor registry, which will inevitably impact the number of transplants that give new life and hope to people suffering from fatal illness or life threatening injury.
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MISSION.
Donate Life Connecticut is dedicated to the purpose of public education and awareness for all Connecticut residents concerning the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and increasing the number of registered donors.
Connecticut Donation Statistics
Time Frame | Total Organs | Deceased Organs | Living Organs |
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2024 | 561 | 497 | 64 |
2023 | 501 | 398 | 103 |
2022 | 455 | 366 | 89 |
2021 | 491 | 410 | 81 |
2020 | 390 | 308 | 82 |
You too can save lives. Register to be a donor today!
