Did you know that more than 10,000 Texans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant and only 60% of adults in Texas are registered organ donors?

In honor of Donate Life Month in April, The Health Museum along with partners at Methodist, UTMB, LifeGift/The Living Bank, Nora’s Home, and others, is hosting a series of events to educate and celebrate those that save lives every day.

Donate Life Month is an observance focusing national attention on the need and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate Life Month is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor, honoring deceased and living donors, and celebrating the lives they saved. It is the generosity of donors and donor families that makes saving lives through transplantation possible.

Houstonians can learn more at The Health Museum in April!

·        Ongoing throughout the month of April 2024:

o  Film: Fixing Paco – in the McGovern Theater: Follow Margie as she embarks on a journey to understand transplantation and dialysis alongside her friend Paco. Witness the unwavering support of Paco’s family and friends as they navigate the highs and lows of his health journey, inspiring viewers to stay strong and healthy until his life-changing transplant.

o  Film: Linked by Love in the McGovern Theater: “Linked by Love” delves into the complexities of transplantation, family dynamics, and the intricate history of Black Americans with the medical establishment. Through laughter, tears, and moments of revelation, this poignant story explores themes of love, resilience, and the pursuit of second chances.

o  Donate Life Heroes Wall - Celebrating the generosity of these heroes who saved many lives with their end-of-life organ donations. These touching stories illuminate the power of organ donation to bring hope, healing, and renewed vitality to those in need.

·        April 4, 2024 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. – SCI Café: Give the Gift of Life - Join speakers and guests from LifeGift as they discuss the impact of organ donation in their family as well as their communities. 

·        April 6 and 27, 2024 from 2-3 p.m. – Doc Dissections – Join a guided DIY kidney dissection lead by a Museum science educator and a physician. In honor of Donate Life Month, the dissections will focus on the anatomy and physiology of kidney transplant. Tickets available for individuals, pairs or groups of four.

·        Every Thursday in April at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Kidney Dissection Demonstrations – Step inside the McGovern Theater to engage in an hour-long live kidney dissection demonstration with a Museum science educator with a Q&A session.

·        April 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. – Mocktails and Conversations – Join The Living Bank panel and delve into the fascinating world of organ donation as our esteemed speakers – including physicians, donors, recipients, and their families – share their stories and insights. Gain valuable perspectives on the importance of organ donation and its profound impact on individuals and communities.

·        April 25, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. – Off Script: Stories from the Heart of Medicine – A community event where storytellers will share with guests a story about how giving or receiving something impacts a life (or several lives). The gift can be tangible or intangible, an organ or pep talk or a home-cooked meal.

Click here to checkout a full list of donate life month programs at The Health Museum.

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