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11th Annual Big Give

September 3, 2024 by Adapting Online Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars for our 11th Annual Big Give! The Ultimate Gift of Life will be participating in this year’s annual giving day from September 18-19, 6 PM - 6 PM. This 24-hour online giving event is your opportunity to support the incredible … [Read more...]

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2021 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

November 8, 2021 by Judy Whaley Leave a Comment

2021 Trees of Hope Banner

Tiny Trees = A Big Difference!  Keep Hope Alive for the over 10K people on the waiting list in Texas who need an organ transplant!  This is our only Fundraiser! $150         Trees of Hope Bronze Sponsor $250         Trees of Hope Silver … [Read more...]

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The 5th Annual Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

September 25, 2019 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

Trees of Hope 2019

A Fundraiser for The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation-NM The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival was started to remember Joe Mancillas, to raise awareness about organ donation and to raise money to help The Ultimate Gift of Life continue working … [Read more...]

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The Yank Kannady Memorial Organ Donor Awareness 5K/1 Mile Fun Walk

June 11, 2018 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

The Yank Kannady Memorial Organ Donor Awareness Fun Walk Banner

Come out and help The Ultimate Gift of Life honor deceased donor, Yank Kannady and raise awareness about organ donation. Yank made the decision to be an organ donor and was able to save 5 lives and help numerous others. On Saturday, July 14th, The … [Read more...]

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2017 Organ Donation Awareness Walk-a-thon

April 20, 2017 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

Walkathon Web Banner

The Ultimate Gift of Life will be hosting their 1st Annual Organ Donation Awareness Walk-a–thon. It will be held Saturday, May 20th at White Mountain Park in Ruidoso, NM. We invite you and your family to come out and walk to raise awareness about … [Read more...]

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Spaceport America Relay Race

March 28, 2017 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

2017 Relay Race Team WebBanner

TUG-NM is excited to announce that we will be a leg sponsor at the 2017 Spaceport America Relay Race. We will have a booth at the finish line which is on the tarmac at Spaceport America near T or C on Sunday, April 9th 2017. Click here for more … [Read more...]

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2016 Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

September 1, 2016 by Kristy Vandenberg Leave a Comment

The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festiva

The 2016 Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 6pm to 9pm. It will be held at the Community Center rooms located in the Michael Nivison Library at 90 Swallow PL in Cloudcroft, NM. This will be our … [Read more...]

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The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

November 9, 2015 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation Leave a Comment

The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival

The Joe Mancillas Trees of Hope Festival will be the first annual fundraiser for The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation. The fundraiser is in memory of Joe Mancillas who waited 4 years for a kidney, but died in an accident before he got a transplant. … [Read more...]

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The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team

September 27, 2014 by The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation

The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team at Kerrville Tri

The Ultimate Gift Sprint Relay Team at Kerrville Tri on September 27, 2014 … [Read more...]

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Life changing stories from organ donorship

Trees of Hope 2024

2024 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

FILL OUT THE TREES OF HOPE SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE Trees of Hope Fundraiser for the Ultimate Gift of Life KERRVILLE, TEXAS, Monday, November 4, 2024 – The Ultimate Gift of Life is sponsoring their 8 th Trees of Hope … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

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2023 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

Everyone is a potential organ donor. Click here to become an organ donor. TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

2023 Tiny Trees of Hope

2023 Texas Trees of Hope Fundraiser

Making a Big Difference in Your Community and Providing HOPE! Do you have a neighbor, relative or friend who is on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ donation? If not, you are lucky, there are 10,000 people waiting … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

B Whaley - Living Kidney Donor

I am a living kidney donor

! My name is Brynnan and I am a living kidney donor. My recipient is a childhood friend who was diagnosed with lupus when we were in college. Lupus is an autoimmune disease which attacks the organs, and in Kaley’s case, her … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action

Spring Into Action....Turn a time of loss into a time of Hope. Register to be an organ donor, and share your decision with others! Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

National Donor Day 2023

February 14th is National Donor Day....Turn a time of loss into a time of Hope. Register to be an organ donor, and share your decision with others! Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Jan 2023

Happy New Year!

Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you renew your license or when you are … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Click here to become an organ donor TAKE ACTION TODAY AND REGISTER! ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR: Designate organ donor on your drivers license next time you renew your license or when you are … [Read more about this Life Changing Story of Organ Donorship]

Volunteers Needed!

We're always on the lookout for talented people who are willing to help get the word out about organ donation. Please contact us if you'd like to help in our mission to save lives!

Share Your Story!

If you have a story about how organ donation has affected you or your family, please share with us! You can also read first-person stories about how organ donation affects lives and families here.

Video of Jacob Krebs Mother

Play Jacob Krebs mother's video of organ donation

Goodshop

Ultimate Gift of Life and Goodshop.com are now collaborating in order to offer up substantial savings while supporting a great cause. The next purchase you make, you will receive a percentage will be donated and a discount will be applied to your order. Now you can get coupons and deals at stores like Roxio, Omaha Steaks, Lens.com. So far, Goodshop has raised over $11 million and continues to offer people great savings.

Contact

Kristy Vandenberg
Executive Director
The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation
PO Box 295071
Kerrville, TX 78029
830-792-9197

Judy Whaley
Director
The Ultimate Gift of Life Foundation, North Texas
PO Box 161
Hamilton, TX 76531
575-430-3671

Volunteers Needed!

We're always on the lookout for talented people who are willing to help get the word out about organ donation. Please contact us if you'd like to help in our mission to save lives!

Share Your Story!

If you have a story about how organ donation has affected you or your family, please share with us! You can also read first-person stories about how organ donation affects lives and families here.

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