Donor Alliance in the News
As the organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, Donor Alliance facilitates the donation and recovery of organs and tissue for people needing transplantation.
Donor Alliance is also committed to educating the public about the current lack of organ and tissue donors and the tremendous need for people across Colorado and Wyoming to say “yes” to donation.
Because of our commitment to education and our role in the organ and tissue donation process, Donor Alliance proactively works with local and regional media to increase our presence in the public arena. Whether it is a feature story from a donor family or a medical article about one of our processes, we feel it is important to continually strive to increase understanding about our very important work.
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December 31st 2008
News Source: Colorado Springs Gazette
Liver of woman killed in car crash saves another’s life
The Colorado Springs Gazette reported on the story of Melody Connett and Carole Pirri. Melody’s daughter, Jill, was killed in 2003 and her choice to be an organ donor saved the life of Carole. At Thursday's Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, Melody will ride on the "Stars of Life" float to promote organ donation while Carole watches from the grandstands. An image of Melody’s daughter will be wrought in flowers above her. Donor Alliance flew them to Pasadena this week to work on the "Stars of Life" float.
December 16th 2008
News Source:
Donor Alliance hosts Floragraph Decorating Event at Columbine Elementary School
Donor Alliance hosted a one of a kind event on December 16, 2008, honoring its 2009 Donate Life Float rider, Melody Connett. In preparation for the 2009 Rose Parade, Donor Alliance organized a Floragraph Decorating ceremony to be held locally – the first of its kind, as a Rose Parade float floragraph has been never shipped to a family outside of California for decorating. The event took place at Columbine Elementary School, where Melody’s daughter Jill was a special Ed teacher prior to her fatal accident in 2003.
Melody will be Donor Alliance’s 2009 Donate Life float rider and will travel to Pasadena to ride on the float, beneath this floragraph of her daughter. Carole Pirri – the recipient of Jill’s liver – will also go to Pasadena to cheer Melody on from the grandstands. Both women joined with friends and family in the school’s auditorium to remember and honor Jill by placing the finishing touches on her floragraph.
Four local news stations attended including channels CW2, CBS 4 Denver, KUSA News 9 and KKTV News 11 (out of Colorado Springs).
To see coverage, visit: http://cbs4denver.com/local/organ.donor.parade.2.889094.html or http://www.kktv.com/news/headlines/36260174.html
May 14th 2007
News Source:
House Bill - 1266 signed by Governor Bill Ritter
House Bill - 1266 was introduced on January 31 and the Health and Human Services Committee passed it unanimously on February 22. On March 15, the bill went before the Senate Health Committee and passed favorably 9-0. On April 3, the bill passed the Senate 34-0 with no issues on the third reading. The bill was given a final vote of approval by the House on April 9 and on May 14, Governor Bill Ritter signed the bill into law effective July 1, 2007!
Colorado is the 12th state to sign the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA), House Bill -1266, into law. This legislation will bring Colorado law up to date for the first time in nearly 40 years.
The bill was sponsored by Representative Anne McGihon (D-Denver), who is also a Uniform Commissioner, and Senator Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont).
Some of the changes in Colorado will include an expanded list of who can authorize donation, the development and use of state registries, majority consent versus minority veto, and establishing protocols to be implemented on cases under the coroner’s jurisdiction.
Please download the PDF to view the bill as posted on the State of Colorado's Web site.
December 11th 2006
News Source: CBS 4
Football player's mom will ride in Rose Bowl Parade
Two years ago high school football player, Jake Snakenberg collapsed on the field from a head injury he sustained during a game. Jake gave the gift of life to several individuals by donating his lungs, kidneys, and eyes. This year Jake's contributions and the contributions of other donors will be recognized during the Rose Bowl Parade. Jake's mother will ride in the parade on behalf of Jake and his generosity.
November 28th 2006
News Source: 9 News (NBC-Denver)
Teen killed at Platte Canyon gave new sight to others
Emily Keyes, 16 year-old victim of the September 27th Bailey, CO school shooting, has given the gift of sight to 62 year old Julius Britto of New York. In a conversation with her mother shortly before her death, Keyes had mentioned that she wanted to be an organ donor when she dies. According to Donor Alliance, her organ and tissue contributions will help more than 100 people.
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