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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May 14th 2007
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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.
November 28th 2006
News Source: Denver Post
Slain student's corneas helping others
After a gunman ended Emily Keyes' life during an attack Sept. 27 at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, Ellen and John Michael Keyes knew what they had to do. And when a chaplain approached them at St. Anthony Central Hospital about donating her organs, they never hesitated.
November 18th 2006
News Source: Casper Star-Tribune
Thankful for the gift of life
Thanks to hospitals like the Wyoming Medical Center, which received the Medal of Honor in organ donation, Donor Alliance had a record year in 2005 as it recovered organs for transplant from 125 donors and tissue from 722 donors in Colorado and Wyoming.
One thankful recipient, Jenny Winters, is celebrating this Thanksgiving with her donor family in her prayers.
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