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!
5K For Life Run/Walk: Suffolk County
Oct. 3, 2026
Join the 2026 Suffolk County 5K for Life Run/Walk in East Islip, NY taking place on Saturday, October 3rd. The event will honor donor heroes and support organ donation. Race proceeds will benefit LiveOnNY Foundation.
Register for the event here.
Victoria's 5K Run/Walk for Life
Oct. 4, 2026
Save the date for the annual Victoria's 5K Run/Walk for Life taking place on Sunday, October 4th. Victoria McDonnell suffered a fatal brain aneurysm at the age of 26. She died a hero as an organ donor. Victoria's last act of kindness was to donate her organs - saving the lives of three people. Please join us at Wolfe's Pond Park in Staten Island at 5K race in her memory. This run honors Victoria's life and bring awareness to the need and importance of the gift of life through organ donation and transplantation. All proceeds from Victoria's Run for Life will go to the LiveOnNY Foundation to help organ donor and recipient families. Register for the event here.
LiveOnNY 2026 NYC Marathon Team Runs to Save Lives
Nov. 1, 2026
On November 1, Team LiveOnNY will join more than 50,000 athletes on the course at the NYC Marathon, each racing to support organ and tissue donation and raise awareness for our mission. You can support #TeamLiveOnNY by making a charitable donation through the link below. Every gift benefits the LiveOnNY Foundation and helps our runners reach their fundraising goals. Click here to donate and learn more about our team and their inspiring stories.