Governor's Gift of Life Ceremony
Since April 2014, the Governor's Office of Community Service and their partners, LifeCenter Northwest, recognize Montanans who gave the ultimate gift of organ donation. Families are invited to this annual event where they receive a certificate signed by the Governor, acknowledging the life-saving gifts of their loved ones.
Organ donation is a rare opportunity, and the generosity of those who choose to donate impacts everyone involved from family members and medical professionals to our friends and neighbors. Donors and their families made a life-altering decision to turn a tragedy into healing, and we are continuously thankful for their strength and courage to leave a powerful legacy of hope.
Trees of Life
For nearly two decades, Montana's governors have cultivated the organ, eye, and tissue donor registry, and each April during Donate Life Month, they honor the families of those who have lost loved ones with heartfelt ceremonies. With one of the highest rates of registered organ donors in the United States, Montana exemplifies the spirit of selflessness. Montanans have long embraced the opportunity to serve others in both life and death. By giving the lifesaving gift of organ donation, we affirm our belief that life is precious and that serving our neighbors is a noble calling.
In Helena, there are two metal-sculpted trees, each leaf engraved with the name of a lost loved one. It is time to create a lasting memorial for all of Montana’s organ donors, both the living and those who have passed away.
Ways to honor Montana's Organ Donors
Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor
- Call toll-free 1-877-275-5269 and request a brochure to fill out and return
- Say YES to donation when renewing your driver's license at any Montana Department of Motor Vehicles. https://mvdmt.gov/voter-donor-will/
- Visit https://donatelifemt.org/
Make a gift to the Memorial
Your gift supports the Threshold of Life memorial located in Helena, MT dedicated to Montana's organ donors, living and passed, along with outreach and education to increase Montana's organ donor registry, and to support memorial celebrations.
- By making a gift to the Threshold of Life Memorial Fund, you join others in making the memorial an accessible and contemplative space for individuals, families, friends, those who have received the ultimate gift, those who are waiting, and the public to honor Montana's selfless donors.
Please contact HACF to give a significant gift using another method of payment.
Stories of Life
Honor an organ donor by sharing an online story of their life's meaningful experiences, achievements, and cherished memories with family and friends. Share a story of life through the link below.
Plant a Tree
Plant a Tree in your local Montana Community
Join us in fulfilling a vision to have a tree planted in each Montana County seat so that all Montanans will be encouraged to join the organ donor registry, and to visit the Threshold of Life Memorial on the State Capitol grounds in Helena.
