Hometown hero
06/6/2025A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND SECOND CHANCES
“I know that he wanted this,” donor wife Michelle Boito told Roy Morgan, her voice filled with emotion. “I’m sure that he’s looking down, and I’m sure he’s happy.”
That’s not how a baseball game typically starts—a heart recipient meeting his donor’s wife and daughter way above the baseball diamond before heading down to throw the ceremonial first pitch together—all to honor Darrell Boito, a loyal Arizona Diamondbacks fan and a lifesaving organ and tissue donor.
With very little notice, yet no hesitation, Roy traveled from Utah to meet Michelle and Elizabeth Yoon-Boito for the first time during Donate Day with the Diamondbacks in August 2024. As the stadium below their private meeting buzzed with anticipation, Michelle and Roy embraced, a striking example of how donation can offer healing to not only the recipient but also for loved ones the donor left behind. Through tears, Michelle placed a stethoscope to Roy’s chest to hear Darrell’s heart still beating strong.
FROM THE FIELD TO FOREVER
What’s also not typical is the wife of a former D-backs player throwing the ceremonial first pitch of the game—to honor this late hero.
This year’s game holds a special meaning as we honor Jason Conti, former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and proud Arizona Diamondback. He donated life after his sudden passing.
Conti dedicated himself to the sport for five seasons, two of which were with the D-backs, but his legacy didn’t end when he left the game. He passed away at 50 from a brain injury in May 2025, and his heart extended beyond the field to forever.
Conti’s decision to register as an organ and tissue donor stood for hope, healing and a second chance at life for others in need. To honor his legacy, his wife, Cari Conti, will stand on the mound before the game to throw out the ceremonial first pitch and honor her husband alongside all lifesavers and champions 25 years after the start of his professional career.
DONATE LIFE DAY AT THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Every summer we gather at Chase Field alongside donor families, recipients and donation champions for Donate Life Day at the Arizona Diamondbacks. We pay tribute to the courage, love and selflessness of Arizona organ donors like Darrell.
Join us this year on Saturday, July 19 for a 4:15 p.m. game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Buy tickets at Dbacks.com/DonateLife.
THE DETAILS
Here’s everything you need to know about the big game:
Discounted ticket prices | Order by June 16 to get an early bird ticket rate of $27 (plus a $4.95 processing fee). Ticket prices increase June 17 to $32 (plus a $5.87 processing fee).
T-Shirts and giveaways | Each discounted ticket includes a Donate Life or Done Vida T-shirt courtesy of Trinity Medical Solutions and a giveaway courtesy of Dignity Health Arizona and Pinnacle Transplant Technologies. If you need to make updates to your T-shirt order, please call 602-222-2254 or email Yvillela@dnaz.org.
The Celebration of Life Parade | Donor families are invited to walk around the field before the game for a Celebration of Life Parade in honor of their loved one. If you are a donor family and would like to participate, please plan to arrive when the gates open. More details will be shared closer to the game.
Poster decorating | Supplies will be available on the day of the game to decorate a poster in honor of your donor hero.
Hospitality suites | We invite our attendees to join us in one of our hospitality suites located near our sections! Mingle and watch the game from the Coors Light Strike Zone or Banner Health Centered Field.
Accessing digital tickets | For a step-by-step guide, visit dbacks.com/ballparkapp.
Ticket windows and Arizona Diamondbacks staff at the gates are available on event day to help with any issues.
Group orders or ticket troubles | For any ticket-related questions, please call 602-462-4113 or email Jimperial@dbacks.com.
Deadlines | The last day to purchase an early bird ticket rate is June 16. The last day to purchase tickets for Donate Life Day at the Arizona Diamondbacks is July 17.
