Day Kimball Health is proud to partner with New England Donor Services to honor and remember those who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.  On Jan. 1, 2024, the Donate Life Rose Parade Float titled Woven Together: The Dance of Life will include a dedication garden made up of roses with handwritten dedications by hospital CEOs across the country.

Day Kimball Health CEO Kyle Kramer, Day Kimball Health Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Services, John O’Keefe shared a message on behalf of DKH that will join thousands of others to highlight the importance of saying “YES” to organ, eye and tissue donation. 

Kyle Kramer shared, “With this rose dedication, DKH recognizes our commitment to the life-saving and healing generosity of organ and tissue donation. We are grateful to be part of this celebration of life to be viewed by millions on New Year’s Day.”

Since its debut on New Year’s Day 2004, the Donate Life Rose Parade Float has become the world’s most visible campaign to inspire people to become organ and tissue donors. In addition to the 40 million viewers who watch the Rose Parade® on TV and along the parade route, events are held around the country to complete the “floragraph” images of donors that adorn the float.  

The Woven Together: The Dance of Life float showcases the culture of the Hopi, native to the American Southwest. This group of Pueblo Native Americans is one of the oldest cultures in the United States, originating approximately 7,000 years ago. The Hopi have always been outstanding weavers and artisans, and their dances include colorful costumes and impressive headdresses and will be reflected in the float’s design.

As the world's most visible campaign to inspire organ, eye and tissue donation, the Donate Life Rose Parade float inspires viewers to save and heal more than one million people in need of organ and tissue transplants each year. Register today to become an organ and tissue donor by visiting www.RegisterMe.org

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DKH Rose Dedication: The message shared by Day Kimball Health CEO, Kyle Kramer and Day Kimball Health Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Services, John O’Keefe that will be featured on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.

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DKH Rose Dedication Signing: Day Kimball Health CEO, Kyle Kramer and Day Kimball Health Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, Patient Services, John O’Keefe share a message that will be featured on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.