Celebrate Life At Lubbock’s First HopeFest This August

Mark your calendars, Lubbock! HopeFest 2025 is coming to town, and it's bringing more than just hot dogs and sunshine — it’s bringing hope.

What is HopeFest 2025?

LifeGift, the nonprofit organization behind the region’s organ, eye, and tissue donation efforts, is hosting its first ever HopeFest on Saturday, August 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Texas Tech University Recreational Softball Fields. And yes — the event is free and open to everyone!

HopeFest is all about honoring donors, celebrating life, and raising awareness for the more than 10,000 Texans currently waiting for life-saving transplants. I was one of those Texans. Although, mine wasn't 'life saving', I did receive a donor cornea in my right eye.

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What’s Happening at HopeFest?

Get ready for a jam-packed day of community fun, touching tributes, and friendly rivalry:

• Softball Showdown: UMC vs. Covenant Health! Watch these two local healthcare giants battle it out for Best Team Name, Best Uniform, and the coveted Championship Trophy.

• The Honor Path: A powerful tribute walk honoring donor families and loved ones.

• Family Fun: Face painting, crafts, a live DJ, and photo booths.

• Covenant Children's Medical Helicopter: Landed on-site for kids (and grown-ups) to explore up close.

• ️ Lubbock Police Department Motor Unit: Come check out the sleek police motorcycles and snap a pic.

• Vitalant Blood Drive: All donors get a thank-you gift. (Schedule early at the LifeGift website.)

• Food Trucks: Serving ballpark favorites like hot dogs, burgers, nachos, and snow cones.

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Sponsored by University Medical Center, HopeFest is more than just a party. It’s a mission. LifeGift’s President and CEO Kevin Myer says it best:

“HopeFest offers hope for the men, women and children waiting for life-saving organ, eye and tissue transplants in West Texas.”

Event Details

When: Saturday, August 9 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: TTU Recreational Softball Fields, 10th Street & Texas Tech Parkway
More Info: www.LifeGift.org or DonateLifeTexas.org

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Whether you're a donor family, a transplant recipient, or just someone who believes in the power of giving, HopeFest is for you. Come be part of something that truly makes a difference in West Texas!