2025 Donor Family Tribute
An annual program to honor and remember the lives of those who gave
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HonorBridge proudly honors the generous and inspiring individuals who have said ‘yes’ to donation. Each year, thousands of men, women, and children across the country receive a renewed opportunity for life and good health because someone made the decision to donate. We honor, celebrate, and recognize donor families and their loved ones for their enormous faith, generosity, and courage during our annual Donor Family Tribute video. The video features words from Danielle Bumarch, President and CEO, HonorBridge, a heartfelt donor tribute slideshow, and a presentation of the donor quilts. This year you can experience the Donor Family Tribute either virtually or in-person; read below to learn more.
Donor Family Tribute: In-Person
In-Person: You are invited to attend the Donor Family Tribute gathering in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Visit our office anytime between 1 and 5pm to watch the Donor Family Tribute video with other donor families and HonorBridge staff.
Refreshments will be provided and you will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful activities to honor and remember your loved one. Join us to view donor quilts, participate in memory making crafts, mindfulness activities, learn about the HonorBridge Advocates Program and share your loved one’s story.
Registration Deadline: The registration deadline for indicating that you are attending the in-person Donor Family Tribute gathering in Chapel Hill is Friday, September 12, 2025.
Donor Family Tribute: Virtual
You may watch the program starting at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. It is 30 min. in length and will continue to be available to view at any time following this release date and time. You are also welcome to share this with family and friends. There is no deadline for registering to watch virtually, but we do ask that you register your interest in viewing. This will allow us to send communications regarding the video release.
Donor Tribute Slideshow
We invite each family to honor their loved one by submitting up to three photos for the Donor Tribute Slideshow. This meaningful tribute celebrates those who have given the precious gift of life to others. Additionally we welcome you to share descriptive words about your loved one, helping us all to get to know them better. Examples include: father, grandmother, Tar Heel fan, NASCAR enthusiast, veteran, and more.
The deadline for submitting photos for the Donor Family Tribute is Friday, September 12, 2025.
Donor Quilts
Donor families are invited to decorate a fabric square in honor of their loved one. Your quilt square, combined with those of other donor families, will be assembled to make a donor family quilt. These quilts are displayed at memorial services, special events, and various educational programs. The 2025 Donor Family Tribute will present our newest quilt, made up of quilt squares provided prior to April. The quilt squares that are received now through the end of this year will be included in our 2026 quilts and will be presented at the 2026 Donor Family Tribute.