life float

American  

noun

1. a ring-shaped float of balsa wood or metal tubing, having a grating or network at the center, for rescuing a number of survivors from a foundered vessel.

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Example Sentences

A donor family, Valerie Caparino, center, with her two daughters Rachel Caparino, left, and Melissa Suttipreechanun, works on Donate Life float “One Legacy” at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale.

From Los Angeles Times

After receiving a heart transplant, Mr. Wyche became an advocate for organ donation and rode on the Donate Life float during the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

From Washington Post

The Donate Life float at Tuesday morning’s parade is decorated with portraits of the donors.

From Washington Times

The Donate Life float website says Brown donated her corneas and tissues, which are helping at least 50 recipients.

From Washington Times

"There is a clear symbolic association between the team effort needed to propel the catamaran and the selflessness of deceased donors and their families providing life-saving gifts to grateful recipients," said Tom Mone, chairman of the Donate Life float committee and chief executive of OneLegacy, in a statement earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times