# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Symphony of Life!  Honoring Transplant Professionals. Inspiring Hope.About this EventEvery Transplant Has a Story. Every Story Has a Team.A transplant may happen in an operating room, but no transplant happens because of one person alone.Behind every second chance is an extraordinary community of surgeons, physicians, nurses, transplant coordinators, social workers, donor professionals, caregivers, donor families, recipients, living donors, advocates, and supporters.On Saturday, October 3, Donate Life Connecticut will bring this remarkable community together for The Symphony of Life, an evening of music, storytelling, extraordinary people, and the lifesaving power of connection.Join us as we celebrate Connecticut’s transplant professionals, honor our 2026 Transplant Heroes, and support Donate Life Connecticut’s continuing mission of education, awareness, and hope.The Symphony of Life! Honoring Transplant Professionals. Inspiring Hope. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/dd44c580-a775-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1109-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Honoring Our 2026 Transplant Hero Award RecipientsThroughout 2026, Donate Life Connecticut invited members of the transplant community to nominate professionals whose expertise, compassion, and commitment made a profound difference in their lives.At The Symphony of Life, we will celebrate all of our 2026 Transplant Heroes and present special Transplant Hero Awards to two extraordinary Connecticut transplant surgeons.Dr. Dina Al RameniCardiothoracic Surgeon, Hartford HospitalDr. Dina Al Rameni has dedicated her career to helping patients receive another chance at life while caring deeply for the people behind every procedure.One heart transplant recipient described her as compassionate, empathetic, and someone who goes far beyond her role as a physician, continuing to ask about her patients’ lives long after their care.Read Dr. Al Rameni's Story https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dd7ac9a0-a775-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w350-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Dr. Hiroshi SogawaSurgical Director of Liver Transplantation, Yale New Haven HospitalProfessor of Surgery, Yale School of MedicineDr. Hiroshi Sogawa is recognized not only for his surgical expertise, but also for his leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing patient outcomes.A liver recipient who nominated Dr. Sogawa described him as a multi-faceted leader whose passion for changing lives is reflected both in his medical work and in the talented team he leads.Read Dr. Sogawa's Story https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dd8e9fc0-a775-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1109-h740-dcd8b898-gmir.jpg An Evening of Music, Stories, Heroes, and HopeYour ticket to The Symphony of Life includes:• Cocktail hour• Dinner• Special musical performance • Recognition of Connecticut’s transplant professionals• 2026 Transplant Hero Awards• Powerful stories of donation and transplantation• Silent auction• Paddle raise benefiting Donate Life Connecticut• DJ and Dancing• An evening of connection with Connecticut’s transplant communityThis is not simply another gala.It is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make second chances possible. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-haven/the-symphony-of-life-2026-donate-life-connecticut-gala/100001997174682237 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Haven - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - **lat**: 41.29663799999999 - **long**: -72.919448 - **full address**: Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 500 Sargent Drive, New Haven, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5df7b6ab8ba78726abb4e240efd6f5ff851d9e50b4b624f5907d74a036ab9299-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786132926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala being held? - **A:** The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 500 Sargent Drive, New Haven, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala? - **A:** The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala is organized by Donate Life Connecticut. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Symphony of Life: 2026 Donate Life Connecticut Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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