STA Youth Art Competition
Feb
1
to Mar 27

STA Youth Art Competition

  • Southwest Transplant Alliance (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We invite youth in grades 9-12 to enter the Southwest Transplant Alliance Youth Art Competition and create an original piece representing what it means to “Leave a Legacy.”

Prizes include a $250 Visa gift card, an opportunity for the artwork to be transformed into an STA gift, and more!

The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. Learn more HERE.

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Tyler Community Connect
Mar
26
5:00 PM17:00

Tyler Community Connect

Join us on Thursday, March 26 at True Vine (2453 Earl Campbell Parkway).

The STA team is headed to Tyler! Donor families, transplant recipients, and donation supporters are invited to join us for this casual opportunity to connect with one another. We hope to see you at True Vine (2453 Earl Campbell Parkway)!

RSVP HERE

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Hope Starts Here 5k
May
2
8:00 AM08:00

Hope Starts Here 5k

Join us on Saturday, May 2, 2026 for STA's Annual Hope Starts Here 5K at Klyde Warren Park (2051 N. Pearl St).

This event is more than a 5k – it's an opportunity for our community of hope to remember our donor heroes and celebrate the gift of life together! There will be meaningful ways for donor families and transplant recipients to engage and honor their loved ones throughout the event.

Register HERE today or see HERE for sponsorship opportunities.

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Donate Life Night | Corpus Christi Hooks
Jun
3
6:30 PM18:30

Donate Life Night | Corpus Christi Hooks

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd at Whataburger Field (734 E Port Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78401).

STA is teaming up with the Corpus Christi Hooks on June 3rd to host a Donate Life Night! We invite donor families, recipients, and donation supporters to come together for an evening of celebration, community, and baseball! This is an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the incredible impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.  

Group tickets will be available soon – check back here for updates!  

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Donate Life Night | Frisco RoughRiders
Jun
17
7:00 PM19:00

Donate Life Night | Frisco RoughRiders

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at Riders Field (7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034).

STA is teaming up with the Frisco Rough Riders on June 17th to host a Donate Life Night! We invite donor families, recipients, and donation supporters to come together for an evening of celebration, community, and baseball! This is an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the incredible impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.  

Group tickets will be available soon – check back here for updates!  

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Donate Life Night | Midland RockHounds
Jul
8
6:30 PM18:30

Donate Life Night | Midland RockHounds

Join us on Wednesday, July 8th at Momentum Bank Ballpark (5514 Champions Dr, Midland, TX 79706). 

STA is teaming up with the Midland RockHounds on July 8th to host a Donate Life Night! We invite donor families, recipients, and donation supporters to come together for an evening of celebration, community, and baseball! This is an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the incredible impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.  

Group tickets will be available soon – check back here for updates!  

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Donate Life Night | El Paso Chihuahuas
Jul
30
6:30 PM18:30

Donate Life Night | El Paso Chihuahuas

Join us on Thursday, July 30th at Southwest University Park (1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX, 79901). 

STA is teaming up with the El Paso Chihuahuas on July 30th to host a Donate Life Night! We invite donor families, recipients, and donation supporters to come together for an evening of celebration, community, and baseball! This is an opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the incredible impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.  

Group tickets will be available soon – check back here for updates!  

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32nd Annual Phil Berry Transplant Tournament
Oct
26
12:30 PM12:30

32nd Annual Phil Berry Transplant Tournament

Join us on Monday, October 26th at Stonebriar Country Club (5050 Country Club Dr, Frisco, TX 75034).

Save the date for the 32nd Annual Phil Berry Transplant Tournament benefiting the STA Foundation’s Family Support Program. This meaningful event is more than a day on the course – it’s a chance to provide critical financial support to those navigating their second chance at life after transplant. 

Registration coming soon. See Partnership Opportunities HERE

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Dallas County Heart and Soul Community Wellness Fair
Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

Dallas County Heart and Soul Community Wellness Fair

  • Kiest Park Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit our donation information booth at the Heart and Soul Community Wellness Fair, celebrating American Heart Month at Kiest Park Recreation Center (3081 South Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75224). Learn more about the importance and impact of donation while enjoying this event hosted by Dallas County Health and Human Services that will include free blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol screenings, and more. 

Sign up to volunteer at our booth HERE

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MLK Fest 2026
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00

MLK Fest 2026

Join us at the MLK Fest Resource Fair where we will have an information booth on the importance and impact of organ donation.

The MLK Fest is a community clean-up and mural painting inspired by civil rights advocate Juanita Craft, followed by a resource fair and celebration at the MLK Center with live music, food, and guest speakers in partnership with the Walls Project, Epiphany, New Era, and the city of Dallas.

Register to volunteer at our information booth HERE.

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BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Dec
13
9:00 AM09:00

BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (Hall A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit our donation information booth at The Dallas Marathon! Learn more about the importance and impact of donation while enjoying all that the race weekend has to offer.

Sign up to volunteer at our booth HERE.

The 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is a two-day event filled with merchandise, information and exhibits related to the running, fitness and health industries.

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BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo
Dec
12
11:00 AM11:00

BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo

  • Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (Hall A) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit our donation information booth at The Dallas Marathon! Learn more about the importance and impact of donation while enjoying all that the race weekend has to offer.

Sign up to volunteer at our booth HERE.

The 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is a two-day event filled with merchandise, information and exhibits related to the running, fitness and health industries.

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National Donor Sabbath
Nov
14
to Nov 16

National Donor Sabbath

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National Donor Sabbath (NDS) is an annual three-day observance. This national celebration seeks to include the days of worship for all major religions practiced in the United States. During National Donor Sabbath, we encourage faith leaders and their communities to participate in services and programs to educate their communities about the need for donation, the generosity of the gift, and the importance of registering one’s decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Request a speaker from STA for this event HERE.

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Dallas NAACP Health Fair
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Dallas NAACP Health Fair

  • Becky Saner Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the Dallas NAACP Health Fair, where we will join other healthcare providers to offer resources, information, and support to help keep the community healthy and thriving. We will have a booth to educate the community on the importance and impact of organ donation!

Register to volunteer at our booth HERE.

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Foremost Family Health Centers Thanksgiving Outreach Health Fair
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Foremost Family Health Centers Thanksgiving Outreach Health Fair

Join us at our information booth at the Foremost Family Health Centers’ (FFHC) Thanksgiving Outreach Health Fair, where we will educate the community on the impact and importance of organ donation. FFHC will be providing many services to the community as well as delicious Thanksgiving food such as turkeys and groceries!

Register to volunteer at our booth HERE.

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Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour | Abilene
Nov
5
3:15 PM15:15

Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour | Abilene

  • McMurry University - The Backyard (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in Abilene for an inspiring afternoon as the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour makes its way across Texas to raise awareness for life-saving donations. This annual six-day tour features a team of 12 dedicated cyclists who ride to honor individuals impacted by organ, tissue, blood, marrow, and stem cell donation. In every city along the way, the team rides into an event and each cyclist dedicates their ride to one honoree; sharing their story to raise awareness and connecting with honorees and their families.

At this year’s stop in Abilene, hosted in partnership with Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA), you’ll hear powerful personal stories and meet the honorees and the cyclists riding in their honor. Honorees and guests should arrive by 3:15 to cheer the team when they arrive. The team will ride in at 3:30.

This event is FREE and open to the public and aims to educate our community on the importance of donation. We welcome you to come out and show your support for these incredible riders and the lives they’re celebrating!

Learn more HERE.

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McKinney Dia De Los Muertos Festival
Oct
11
2:00 PM14:00

McKinney Dia De Los Muertos Festival

  • 300 West Louisiana Street McKinney, TX, 75069 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the opportunity to connect with attendees of the festival at our booth! We will be able to educate the McKinney community and beyond on the importance and impact of organ donation, as well as connect with others who have experienced grief. This will be a beautiful opportunity for family members of donor heroes to share their stories and explain how STA provides hope and healing to families in grief.

Interested in volunteering? Learn More Here.

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Celebration of Life
May
16
1:00 PM13:00

Celebration of Life

We have reached capacity for our May 16 Celebration of Life ceremony.

You may still submit your loved one’s name for a legacy leaf no later than 5 PM (CST), MONDAY, MARCH 31. Please email their name and date of birth to events@organ.org.

We will host another Celebration of Life ceremony in the fall. If you would like to receive an invitation once a date has been finalized, please fill out THIS FORM.

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