Annual Memorial Celebration
Research For Life recognizes whole body donors and their families every year in April by holding and Annual Memorial Celebration in Arizona and California. We gather together to honor and celebrate their lives – their gift of whole body donation gives hope to future generations and makes the world a better place for all of us. Hope should never die with those we love!
April is National Donor Month
Each year during April, National Donor Month promotes the importance of organ, eye, tissue, and whole body donation. Throughout the United States National Donor Month features local, regional and national activities to help inspire Americans to register as organ, eye, tissue, and whole body donors, and to celebrate those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Research For Life encourages everyone to participate and learn more about how these donors have helped to save lives.
“We welcome you to join us in the celebration of those who have given the ultimate gift to humanity. Thanks to donors and their families, we have hope for more active, healthier, and longer lives. Please bring your family and friends, all are welcome.”
– Laurie Shreves, Vice President at Research For Life
Research For Life Annual Memorial Celebration – Arizona
The Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ on April 25th, 2026, at 10:00am.
“Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum, a private nonprofit organization, has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world class exhibitions, educational programming and unmatched festivals. It consists of 12 galleries featuring American Indian art and exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, a world-class museum shop and an outdoor café.”
Learn more about the Heard Museum.
Research For Life Annual Memorial Celebration – California
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery Lawn in Temecula, CA on April 11th, 2026, at 10:00am.
There will be a sparkling wine toast provided for all attendees at the Memorial Celebration. So that everyone can join us in the toast, a non-alcoholic version of the sparkling wine will be available.
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery is a Tuscan-style winery in the heart of the Temecula Valley. Featuring breathtaking views of Mount Palomar and the Santa Ana Mountains, Lorimar is the perfect picturesque setting to listen to live music, peruse local artwork, experience gourmet food, and enjoy award-winning wine.
Learn more about Lorimar Vineyards & Winery.
RSVP
Donor families can RSVP for our Annual Memorial Celebration by calling 800.229.3244, emailing info@researchforlife.org, or by completing the form below.