Gift of Life Runs Through Community | Salt Lake City News

Liberty Park erupted with energy as thousands gathered for the Gift of Life Fun Run — more than a race, it’s a living tribute to organ donors, recipients, and grieving families bound by hope. This year, the DonorConnect Foundation stepped in to carry the torch, continuing decades of community-driven impact through grief support, legacy honors, and outreach. Stories like Tamara’s gratitude, Emily’s second chance, and Izzette’s run for her brother Christopher — whose donation saved four lives — echoed through the crowd. Families found solace, survivors celebrated miracles, and those still waiting, like Gary, drew strength from unity. It’s a powerful reminder: every heartbeat saved is a story of love, sacrifice, and enduring hope — all fueled by community support as federal funding shifts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff5b0536d35b18e8