What began as the vision of a Southern California transplant recipient has emerged as a national tradition for the entire donation and transplantation community.



Like many great ideas, the Donate Life Rose Parade Float began as the inspiration of one person. Read about the float's origins and early challenges.

The inaugural Donate Life float created a bridge over which an extraordinary group of pioneer float riders and partners journeyed. Visit the "Newsroom" to view the photographic journal of the first year.

With a parade under our belt, the second year brought new touches, a special relationship with the Kodak float, and unique pairings of rider families.

Our 2006 Rose Parade float entry showed how a life touched by organ and tissue donation is a "Life Transformed".

On New Year's Day 2007, "Giving From The Heart" showed the very best of Our Good Nature.

Donate Life's fifth parade entry took 'Flight' by winning the Special Judges' Trophy for showmanship and dramatic impact.

Donate Life's sixth parade entry showed its 'Star" power by winning the Queens Trophy for most effective use of roses.