Mid-Michigan community members honored at Gift of Life Michigan's 2026 Champions Gala. April 6, 2026 Two Mid-Michigan advocates are being recognized by Gift of Life Michigan for their leadership in promoting organ, eye and tissue donation across the region. David Doman from Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw and Deb Gustafson of Davison will be honored at the organization's 2026 Champions Gala taking place May 1 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (formerly known as Suburban Collection Showplace). Through hospital leadership and volunteer outreach, their work strengthens education, awareness and ensures families across Mid-Michigan have the opportunity to honor the legacy of loved ones through donation. "Champions like David and Deb help ensure the life-saving message of organ donation reaches communities throughout Mid-Michigan," said Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan. "Their dedication supports donor families, strengthens hospital partnerships and helps more people understand the impact of saying yes to donation." Hospital liaison award - David Doman. As hospital liaison at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, David Doman has helped strengthen the culture of donation within the hospital over the past several years. He supports Gift of Life Michigan education initiatives, leadership presentations and staff engagement while promoting timely referrals and donation awareness across clinical teams. He also leads Covenant's annual donor memorial flag-raising ceremony and Donate Life Month activities, ensuring donors and their families are honored while reinforcing the hospital's commitment to saving lives through donation. Volunteer award - Deb Gustafson. Davison resident and kidney recipient Deb Gustafson is a dedicated Gift of Life Michigan volunteer who supports donation outreach across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Whether traveling long distances for school presentations, helping organize community events or assisting with comfort blanket projects for grieving donor families, Gustafson consistently shows up to support the mission. Her steady commitment and willingness to serve wherever needed help expand awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation throughout the region. The annual Champions Gala has recognized more than 160 individuals and organizations supporting organ, eye and tissue donation at the highest level in Michigan since the event began in 2019. The awards highlight every aspect of the donation process, from efforts to grow the Michigan Organ Donor Registry to leadership in schools, communities, the legislature, hospitals and transplant centers. For the full list of award winners, buy tickets or to learn more about Gift of Life Michigan, visit the Gala Champions webpage. Share with a friend.

As part of its commitment to providing extraordinary care for the community, Covenant is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity in uplifting and revitalizing homes in the Saginaw community, as well as supporting housing options for employees and residents in the neighborhoods surrounding its main campus.