The Give Life 5K (formerly Green 5K) honors those who have given the gift of life, celebrates the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognizes those who continue to wait for a life-saving transplant. This is a family-friendly event so no matter your skill level, the Give Life 5K is open to everyone. Honor and support those who have been impacted by organ, eye and tissue donation and celebrate the gift of life!
In 2023, 123 donor heroes in Iowa gifted a remarkable 350 organs for transplant and an unprecedented 1,027 tissue donors, with unwavering generosity, enhanced the lives of 50-300 individuals each. Iowa Donor Network also served 2,469 donor families in 2023. Over 106,000 men, women and children are waiting for an organ transplant in the US right now.
Share Your Story
Each year, participants of the Give Life 5K are invited to share WHY they walk, run or roll to support organ, eye and tissue donation.
Sharing your personal connection could make an impact you may not realize. Organ and tissue donation has a ripple effect and so does your story. You never know when yours will touch someone’s heart and inspire them to register as a donor or share their story.
Want to Share Your Why?
Submit your story, or your loved one’s story, through the form below.
Circle of Life Honor Wall
The Circle of Life Honor Wall is filled with posters which proudly display images and statements honoring individuals who have been impacted by organ, eye, and tissue donation. Individuals featured on the Honor Wall include organ and tissue donors, organ transplant recipients, and living donors who have given, or received, the gift of life. The Honor Wall is a place for family and friends to gather and remember their loved ones during the Give Life 5K. Following the 5K, we welcome you to take your poster home or leave it for Iowa Donor Network to store and display at future events.
You may request a Circle of Life poster be created for you, or you may submit your own design* through the link below.
*All original posters submitted will be printed on 11x17 paper and laminated.
Iowa Donor Network is a non-profit organization that operates as the primary contact for organ, tissue, and eye donation services for the state of Iowa. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have certified Iowa Donor Network to function as the single organ procurement agency in the state. Iowa Donor Network also serves as the tissue recovery agency for the state.
As an organization, we strive to provide the best possible care to our donor families, facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues, educate the communities we serve, and support special events to promote donation throughout Iowa. To fulfill our mission, we collaborate with the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, healthcare professionals, and organizations statewide to honor the gift of life.
What We Do
Provide Iowans with the information needed to make an informed decision about becoming a registered donor
Manage the Iowa Donor Registry
Support and honor donor families
Design processes to ensure the safety of donated organs and tissue
Provide clinical support for organ and tissue recovery
Educate professional partners about the donation process
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