Events
LiveOnNY community & events contacts
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Scott Wohl, VP, Community & Public Affairscommunication@liveonny.org | 917-726-4898
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Jenny Lai, Executive Director, LiveOnNY Foundationinfo@liveonnyfoundation.org | 646-291-4444
Our education and outreach extends across the greater New York City Metropolitan Area. Events in our community include providing education, inspiring registrations, sharing stories about those touched by donation and more. Together, our volunteers unite to raise awareness about the power of organ donation. Take a look at some of the events around the area. Participation helps spread the message of donation and could one day directly help save more lives!
Pedaling for Life - One Heart's Journey Across America
March 1, 2026
Ken Abbott was a teacher and wrestling coach at Mepham HS and Grand Avenue MS from 1990-2020. In 2016 he received a heart transplant at Mount Sinai hospital.
In March 2026 he will be combining his passion for cycling and organ donation and embark on a cross-country cycling journey to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his transplant and to honor his donor hero — along with the countless individuals and families who have chosen to give the gift of life to support the LiveOnNY Foundation.
The ride will begin in San Diego, California and culminate in St. Augustine, Florida. The plan is to ride 75 miles per day and complete the trip in around seven weeks.
To learn more or donate, please visit this site.
Remember & Rejoice Ecumenical Service
March 28, 2026
The annual ‘Remember & Rejoice’ ecumenical service, honoring all donors and their families who selflessly chose to save lives through organ donation, will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:30pm at St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue in New York City. All are welcome.
Luminaries and Legacies
April 16, 2026
Join us for our first annual event celebrating the gift of life and the impact of LiveOnNY. Luminaries & Legacies brings together leaders from across the donation and transplant community to reflect on the impact of this work and the future we are building together.
This special evening will recognize Dr. Robert Montgomery, renowned surgeon, and humanitarian, with the LiveOnNY 2025 Luminary Award in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to organ donation and transplantation, and for expanding the boundaries of traditional medicine in service of saving lives. The evening will also honor excellence across our healthcare community, as we present the LiveOnNY 2025 Legacies Awards to the top five donor hospitals within LiveOnNY’s designated service area, recognizing their exceptional performance and impact in 2025. Purchase tickets here.
TD 5 Boro Bike Tour
May 3, 2026
Seeking Riders for Team LiveOnNY! Want to ride with Team LiveOnNY? Join the LiveOnNY Five Boro Bike Tour Team. Pedal with purpose and represent our mission across all five boroughs. It’s a great way to connect with colleagues, stay active, raise funds for the LiveOnNY Foundation, and show your LiveOnNY pride. Interested riders should email jgrinnell@liveonny.org. Not able to ride, but want to support Team LiveOnNY? Click here to make a financial contribution to benefit the LiveOnNY Foundation.