Southeast Missouri Athletics is partnering with Mid-America Transplant to host 'Donate Life' Weekend during National Donate Life Month, promoting awareness for organ and tissue donation. SEMO Baseball will play Morehead State on April 10 and SEMO Softball will face Eastern Illinois on April 11, with players wearing blue and green uniforms to support the cause. The events are designed to honor donor heroes and encourage community members to become organ donors, highlighting real-life impacts through personal 海角社区. Admission is discounted for registered organ donors, emphasizing the initiative's community engagement. This tradition serves both as a remembrance and a rallying point for future organ donations.

By the Numbers
  • 126 individuals from Southeast Missouri facilitated 26 organ transplants in 2025.
  • 17 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S.
State of Play
  • The 'Donate Life' games will be held at Capaha Field (baseball) and Southeast Softball Complex (softball).
  • Community members learned of the impact of organ donation through the legacies of former SEMO athletes who were donors.
What's Next

The upcoming games are expected to drive increased awareness and inspire more community members to register as organ donors, potentially leading to a rise in donor registration rates. SEMO Athletics plans to continue hosting similar events annually to foster ongoing conversations about donation.

Bottom Line

SEMO Athletics' collaboration with Mid-America Transplant not only honors organ donors but also serves as a critical platform for education and inspiration, highlighting the urgent need for organ donations in the community.