Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Every transplant has a story. Every story has a team.
Donate Life Connecticut invites you to The Symphony of Life, an extraordinary evening bringing together Connecticut's donation and transplant community on Saturday, October 3 at Hotel Marcel in New Haven.
The evening will celebrate the remarkable network of people behind second chances: transplant professionals, recipients, living donors, donor families, advocates, volunteers, healthcare partners, and community supporters.
Guests will enjoy dinner, cocktails, music, powerful stories, awards, a silent auction, and an evening filled with connection, gratitude, and hope.
Donate Life Connecticut will present 2026 Transplant Hero Awards to Dr. Dina Al Rameni and Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, recognize Dennis Thomas as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year, and celebrate the many Transplant Heroes nominated by members of Connecticut's transplant community during Donate Life Month.
Music will be woven throughout the evening, including special performances by Stefon Hawkins and members of Empowered and music from DJ Zerp.
For 41 years, Donate Life Connecticut has worked throughout the state to educate communities, share stories, inspire conversations, and increase awareness about the lifesaving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
The Symphony of Life Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM Hotel Marcel | New Haven, CT Tickets: $150 + processing fee Reservations close September 25.
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Want a great seat? Support the production and secure reserved seating in a preferred section with a one-time, tax-deductible donation of $25 or more per seat, through our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas: <a target="_blank" href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity" rel="nofollow noopener">fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-new-york-afro-bop-alliance-recording-project-entitled-one-for-harmony-for-humanity</a>
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