April is National Donate Life Month (NDLM), a time to honor those who have received transplants, recognize those still waiting, and celebrate the generosity of donors and donor families. Established by Donate Life America and partnering organizations in 2003, NDLM features local, regional, and national activities aimed at inspiring Americans to sign up as organ, tissue, and cornea donors and to celebrate the lives saved and healed through the gift of donation.

For 2026, the "Leave a Legacy" theme is inspired trees, using them as a symbol of life and connection. Just like trees grow and support each other in a forest, donation connects people – donors, recipients, and their families. Like a tree that grows and stands for generations, a donor’s gift leaves a lasting legacy of hope and life.

Donation and Transplantation FAQs 2026

Also, a reminder that the 2026 Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness (OTDA) Spring Conference, which is free for Educators, Administrators, and Nurses, will be held on Friday May 15, 2026.  

The 2026 Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Spring Conference, held this year at the Wyndham Garden State College in Boalsburg, PA, is a FREE conference for educators, administrators and school nurses. You can expect guest speakers, social networking & activities, as well as information on ways to bring awareness back to your schools and communities by applying for one of our state funded grants! We hope to see you there!

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 
Time: 8:00-3:30 PM 
Location: Wyndham Garden State College, Boalsburg, PA 
Target Audience: Administrators, Educators and School Nurses 
Cost: FREE (includes lodging, breakfast, and lunch)  
Registration: Register for the conference today!

Contact Information:
Karen Herr, OTDA Program Coordinator
717-947-1616 karen_herr@iu13.org 
www.iu13.org/otda