Community Programs


April is National Donate Life Month!

Currently, there are 100,000 American men, women and children who are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Hundreds of thousands more are in need of donated tissue. Because there is such a critical need in the country for more organ and tissue donors, President George W. Bush has officially declared April National Donate Life Month as a way to spread awareness of organ and tissue donation. In order to support this national campaign and help end the wait for lifesaving organs and tissues in Colorado and Wyoming, Donor Alliance is asking that local businesses commit to save lives during the month of April through the Workplace Partnership for Life Program. 

The following are examples of public outreach materials that seem to work best in local and national businesses for spreading awareness about organ and tissue donation to employees. We are asking that your company agree promote this lifesaving campaign because you have the power to make a difference! 


Note: All promotional items are free of charge and are made readily available for companies to implement with ease.

  1. PAYCHECK STUFFERS: To be included with each employee’s paycheck once or more throughout the month of April.

  2. CUSTOMIZABLE DONATE LIFE BROCHURE DISPLAYS: Can be tailored with company logo, and even pictures and stories of employees that have been affected by organ and tissue donation. To be placed in company lobbies, employee lunch rooms and common areas. Actual Size is 14”W x 11”H standup display with a 4”W pocket for brochures.

  3. DONATE LIFE 12 X 18 POSTERS: Can be placed on company bulletin boards, in lobbies, waiting rooms, elevators, lunch rooms, etc. Several cross cultural posters are available.

  4. DONATE LIFE TESTIMONIAL VIDEO (2:00 min.): Short and empowering video that can be streamed on company waiting room televisions or placed on the company's intranet. Can also be emailed to employees.

  5. DONATE LIFE WEB BANNERS: Place web banners on the company website, intranet, or at the bottom of your email to direct people to the donor registry. Choose between stagnant or animated cross cultural web banners. There are many to choose from, please let us know if you are interested in seeing the available options.

  6. ALL EMPLOYEE EMAIL BLAST: Send out an all employee email blast announcing the company's involvement with National Donate Life Month. Also includes donation statistics, myths/facts and registry information. Can be tailored to fit company needs. 

To help you plan and execute the program a Coordinator from Donor Alliance will personally support your efforts by recommending activities best suited for your environment. To get started, please complete the Workplace Partnership for Life commitment form.

DOWNLOAD COMMITTMENT FORM and fax it back to (303) 321-1183. A Workplace Partnership for Life Coordinator will respond to your request within one business day.

For more information about the program and for advice on how to get your company involved, contact Sunne Reif, Community Relations Coordinator of Donor Alliance at 303.329.4747.


Organizations currently educating their employees and/or customers about organ and tissue donation in observance of National Donate Life Month:

  • DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT
  • AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
  • ST. ANTHONY CENTRAL HOSPITAL
  • COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 

 

Previous Partnerships at Work

Governor Owens Registry Challenge, State Capitol 2006

Mayor Hickenlooper "Shows his Heart" in Larimer Square,
National Donate Life Month 2006

“Done Vida” Celebra la Vida con Salud Event 2007

 

Other Organ and Tissue Donation Programs

In addition to community outreach through the Workplace Partnership for Life program detailed above, Donor Alliance regularly educates the public about organ and tissue donation in the following ways:

  • Hosting educational booths at public health fairs or community events.
  • Hosting registry drives at college and university campuses throughout the state.
  • Speaking at community events, church services, clubs and other engagements.
  • Media outreach.

For more information on community outreach, contact Sunne Reif at (303) 329-4747.

 

Thank you to the following companies who have committed to save lives during National Donate Life Month:

 

 



DENVER FIRE DEPARTMENT