8 50 Mile Challenge

What is the 8.50 Challenge?
Do you know that one organ donor can save the lives of eight people and one tissue donor can save and heal the lives of more than fifty people? We want to honor donor heroes. The 8.50 Challenge is a new challenge for the 2021 Gift of Life Walk & Run and every registered participant is encouraged to walk/run/bike/hike/treadmill/skate for 8.5 miles in support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Do it all in one day or do it over the course of 7 days – your choice.
(Between August 1- 8)
Since we are not limited to one morning to complete a course, you can take the challenge in your own timeframe. Track your progress toward 8.50 miles using your favorite tracking device, or using the GOLWR 8.50 log sheet. Some free tracking options include MapMyRun, Strava, and RunKeeper.

Make It Personal!
Celebrate a special person touched by donation or transplantation with an 8.50-Mile Challenge Bib that you can print and personalize! Don’t forget to snap a picture or two then share your accomplishment on a favorite social media platform with a request for friends to become a registered donor!

Let’s us know when you have completed the challenge. Email us your results at events@lifebanc.org!

See the name of all those who completed the challenge here after August 8th!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO HONOR ORGAN, EYE, & TISSUE DONORS

    Stories

    The stories of our donor and recipient families are powerful, moving celebrations of life, hope, and love that get to the heart of why we do what we do, and the difference we can all make. Lifebanc believes that anyone can be a hero – and we see it every day in the generous decisions of people and families who choose and support organ and tissue donation. We’d like you to meet some of these heroes, and some of the Northeast Ohio neighbors they are helping.

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    Jalene

    A tragedy took a young life but as a donor hero, he saved others. See Jalene's Story
    Luke

    Luke

    A champion, warrior and bravest of all. See Luke's Story
    Roy Allen

    Roy Allen

    Patiently waiting for the gift of a kidney to save his life. See Roy Allen's Story

    Our mission is to heal & save lives, and despite the circumstances, our team continues to make every effort to ensure fulfillment of our mission.

    All donation and transplantation work will continue as usual.

    Programming, in-person meetings and external events are on-hold until further notice.

    We are closely monitoring the situation and will deliver updates via social media, our website, and email communications as things progress.

    Thank you for your continued support of Lifebanc and our community.