Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Honors National Donate Life Month

A flag raising ceremony to honor organ donors and recipients will take place April 22, National Blue & Green Day

Who:
Lancaster General Health nurses and chaplains, medical staff executives, organ donors and recipients, representative from Gift of Life, and community members will gather for a flag raising ceremony to show their support and to help educate the public on the importance of organ donation. Attendees will hear brief remarks from an organ donor and recipient, as well as members from the LG Health medical staff. 

What:
Supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation across our region will celebrate National Blue & Green Day as part of April being National Donate Life Month. During National Blue & Green Day, the public is encouraged to wear blue and green and to engage in sharing the Donate Life message and promoting the importance of registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Where:
Lancaster General Hospital
Flag pole at the corner of Duke and James Street 

When:
Friday, April 22, 2022
10-10:30 a.m. 

About National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Celebrated in April each year, Donate Life Month is a dedicated time to encourage Americans to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.