Fireside Chat
In a historic barn with a warm fire going and a hot cocoa bar, we welcome ALL who wish to kick off the year with Donate Life CT. We welcome those who would like to volunteer with us, those who would like to share their story, or those who are seeking support on their transplant journey or healing.
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This event is for pre- and post-transplant patients, donor families, living donors, caretakers, family, and friends. All are welcome.
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 2-4 PM
200 Hebron Rd, Andover, CT
​Dress Warm!
This is a free event, but please let us know you'll be joining by registering below.​
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PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE. THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 25 BUT HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER.
Tip-A- Firefighter!
Come Tip a Firefighter and support DLC!
CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
1425 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
6:00 - 10:00 PM
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We are grateful to the City of Bristol Fire Department, Local 773, and Chili's restaurant for hosting TIP-A-FIREFIGHTER! The proceeds from this TIP-A-FIREFIGHTER event will support education and awareness efforts at Donate Life Connecticut.
Join us for great food, raffles, prizes, and a night full of fun!!
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THANK YOU, LOCAL 773, and Chili's!
Learn more about the types of organ donation and the organs that can be transplanted.
Living donation is an opportunity to save a life while you are still living. Learn more here.
Myths and misinformation exist around organ donation. Learn the facts here.
Transplants offer patients a new chance at healthy, productive, normal lives.
Meet some organ recipients..
More than 1,000 people in Connecticut alone are awaiting a life-saving organ donation. They may be your neighbors or co-workers. View the video below to hear how lives have been changed and people just like you have been given a second chance at life.
Request a Speaker
Donate Life Connecticut representatives and volunteers are always willing to speak about donation. There are many appropriate ways to discuss donation in a public setting, such as during:
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elementary, middle school, or high school classes
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teacher's conferences
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driver's education classes
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religious group meetings
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staff meetings
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civic and service group meetings
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health fairs
If you are interested in having a DLC representative speak at your event, please contact us. Thank you.
VISION.
This volunteer-based coalition believes that working together with a common voice is the best way to reach the goal of increasing the donor registry, which will inevitably impact the number of transplants that give new life and hope to people suffering from fatal illness or life threatening injury.
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MISSION.
Donate Life Connecticut is dedicated to the purpose of public education and awareness for all Connecticut residents concerning the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and increasing the number of registered donors.
Connecticut Donation Statistics
Time Frame | Total Organs | Deceased Organs | Living Organs |
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2024 | 561 | 497 | 64 |
2023 | 501 | 398 | 103 |
2022 | 455 | 366 | 89 |
2021 | 491 | 410 | 81 |
2020 | 390 | 308 | 82 |
You too can save lives. Register to be a donor today!
