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‘It’s kind of magical’: Organ recipient helps UCHealth kick off National Donate Life Month
When Jeremy Mares applied for a driver’s license at 16, he registered to be an organ and tissue donor, thinking that he might one day be able to save someone’s life, he said.
Local hospital hosts flag raising ceremony for National Donate Life Month
Your organs or tissues can help save someone's life. A flag raising ceremony was held at UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs to recognize that April is National Donate Life Month.
Mom shares family’s experience with organ donation
Julie Speer said her teenage son's decision to register as an organ donor gave life to four people after his death.
Colorado mother honors organ donor son killed in crash, shares story for Donate Life Month
The beginning of April marks the beginning of Donate Life Month. It's a chance to recognize the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. On Wednesday, outside of HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, they raised a flag in recognition of the month.
Liver transplant survivor shares gratitude, urges organ donation
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central recognized record-breaking organ and tissue donation levels on Wednesday, April 1, reporting the highest volume of donations in Colorado and Wyoming during the recent reporting period.
Aurora Continues to Lead As A Donate Life Community
16 Years After Heart Transplant, Couple Thanks Organ Donor For Another Valentine’s Day
Casper couple Jason and Misty Wynia say they are forever grateful to the person who checked "yes" on their driver's license application to be an organ donor. This is their 16th Valentine's Day together since Jason received a new heart.
National Donor Day: Casper couple shares transplant journey
It’s common to see pink and red heart decorations on February 14. While they symbolize Valentine’s Day, they also represent National Donor Day.
Aurora Family Shares Gift of Life Story
The Hesters know what it means to give and receive the gift of life. Two family members have gotten organ transplants and a third became a donor after passing.
LETTERS: DMV work that matters; the real heroes
This holiday season, I want to thank a group of people who may not often hear how much their work matters: the dedicated employees at our Colorado DMV offices who help people register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
Donor Alliance urging Coloradans to register as an organ donor
In 2025, 60% of licensed drivers in the state were registered as organ donors. Colorado consistently ranks as one of the two states with the highest rate of organ donors.
Donor Alliance Transplantation Science Program
Donor Alliance shares the powerful story of a local, double heart transplant recipient to help promote their free, Transplantation Science class. It teaches students in grades 6–12 about organ, eye and tissue donation. The curriculum is aligned with Colorado and national science standards and is hands-on and interactive.