The OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade Float
Lifesharing is a proud sponsor of the Donate Life Rose Parade Float honoring organ and tissue donors from across the country. Each year, we select an organ donor from the San Diego region to be memorialized on the float in the Rose Parade.
The annual Tournament of Roses Parade
The parade is a beloved Southern California tradition that takes place in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. The Donate Life Float is always one of the most emotional entries, as the floral portraits of deceased organ and tissue donors are woven into the beautiful design.
Lifesharing’s recent Rose Parade honorees
Rose Parade FAQs
All volunteers are organized by the Donate Life Rose Parade Float. There are certain age requirements and all volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the float site in Los Angeles County. Typically, you can sign up for volunteer shifts on the Float website in November and December.
Please note: Lifesharing is not in charge of the float decorating and does not offer transportation to the float site.
Every year, we select a Lifesharing organ donor to be honored on the float with a floral portrait. We consider many factors when choosing an honoree, including the hospital where the donation took place. Our hospital partners are vital to our lifesaving mission, and we want to honor them in this process as well. Above all, we want to make sure we choose an honoree whose family would find this event helpful in their grief journey.
If you would like your loved one to be considered by our selection committee, please fill out an application using the button below. You will be directed to an outside website and asked to answer a number of questions. The entire process should take up to 15 – 20 minutes. The deadline to apply for the current year is July 15th.
Please be aware that this event requires a huge time commitment for the family of the Lifesharing’s Rose Parade honoree. It also requires travel to the Los Angeles area for several mandatory events from October through early January. (Lifesharing pays lodging costs for a limited number of family members). Families are also asked to give multiple media interviews during this time to help us educate the public about organ donation.
Want to honor your loved one?