Marshall Health Network celebrates Donate Life Month in April

This April, Marshall Health Network is joining the nationwide celebration of Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation. Throughout the month, we encourage individuals to register as donors and honor the generosity of those who have given the gift of life. 

To learn more about organ donation, visit donatelifewv.org.

Friday, April 10

Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony / MHN Green and Blue Day

As part of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day, staff and community members are encouraged to wear blue and green to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation. Special t-shirts will also be available to purchase at An Added Touch (CHH) or Madeleine’s Boutique and Unique Gifts (SMMC) gift shops. Representatives from CHH, SMMC and RH, along with representatives from Network for Hope and CORE, will be present as the Donate Life flag is raised at each hospital, following a brief ceremony. Hospitals will also observe the statewide Pause to Give Life event at 10:03 a.m., to highlight that one donor can save eight lives with a moment of prayer, via intercom throughout the hospitals.

CHH and SMMC will also have donor information and registration tables in the lobby following the ceremony.

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center, flagpole at main entrance, 2900 First Ave., Huntington

Time: 9 a.m.

Guest Speakers: Curt Nethercutt, former MU football player and organ recipient, and Barry Massa, CEO of Network for Hope

Location: Cabell Huntington Hospital, flagpole at main entrance, 1349 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington

Time: 9 a.m.

Guest Speakers: Curt Nethercutt, former MU football player and organ recipient, and Barry Massa, CEO of Network for Hope

Location: Rivers Health, flagpole at main entrance, 2520 Valley Dr., Point Pleasant

Time: 11 a.m.

Thursday, April 16

Donate Life Awareness Walk/Run at Rivers Health

Join us as we celebrate the success of the hospital throughout Donate Life Month. Everyone is encouraged to wear Blue & Green or their favorite Donate Life t-shirt. A final registration opportunity will be provided and then proceed to the marked walking path on hospital grounds.

Location: Wellness Center front entrance (facing main road), 2520 Valley Dr., Point Pleasant

Time: 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 21

Rivers Health Fundraising Bake Sale

Join us for our fundraiser where community members and staff can both donate homemade cookies and purchase treats in support of organ donation awareness. All proceeds benefit Donate Life initiatives. An information table will be available for anyone wishing to register as an organ donor.

Location: Rivers Health, main lobby, 2520 Valley Dr., Point Pleasant

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, April 30

Donate Life Awareness Information Table

Cabell Huntington Hospital representatives will host a Donate Life awareness table, offering information about organ donation and assisting individuals with donor registration. Attendees can also enter to win gift card door prizes. 

Location: Atrium at Cabell Huntington Hospital, 1340 Hal Greer Blvd., Huntington

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.