News and Media Relations
Colorado Community Media – Harmonica jam sessions help Highlands Ranch lung transplant recipient, others, to heal
A weekly gathering of harmonica players is more than just music for Dean Hutto. It’s a reminder he was given a second chance at life.
The Cheyenne Post – Donor Dash Brings Wyomingites Together to Celebrate the Gift of Life
The 2024 Wyoming Donor Dash honored heroic organ and tissue donors and their families, celebrated the lives of transplant recipients, and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving and healing transplant. Currently, nearly 150 Wyomingites are waiting for an organ transplant and thousands more are in need of a tissue transplant, which provides hope to those suffering from injury, disease, trauma or blindness.
Oil City News – Donor Dash brings Wyomingites together
On Saturday, April 20, Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donation for transplantation in most of Wyoming and Colorado, hosted its annual Wyoming Donor Dash with 380 Wyomingites at the Tate Pumphouse.
Casper Start Tribune – At the end of Donate Life month, one Casper woman shares the impact of her brother’s donation
Donor Alliance advocate volunteer Cary Galvin shares her brother’s story with the Casper Star-Tribune on Donor Remembrance Day. Her younger brother, Michael, passed away in 2016 after suffering a brain aneurysm. During this dark time, there was one bright spot. Michael was able to save five lives with the donation of his lungs, heart, and kidneys.
CBS Colorado – Nearly 1,300 in Denver metro area in need of life-saving organ and tissue transplants
Donors are being honored during the month of April along with their families for National Donate Life Month. On Friday, these donors were acknowledged with a Donate Life Flag Ceremony.
Denver 7 News – ‘He’s my hero’: During National Donate Life Month, Colorado mother shares her son’s story
April is National Donate Life Month — a chance to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate gift, while raising awareness about organ and tissue donation. Kristen Adcock lost her middle son, Connor, in October of 2017. Connor would be turning 26 years old this year.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle – What’s with all the green and blue this April in Colorado and Wyoming?
In a vibrant display, buildings across cities and towns in Colorado and Wyoming are lighting up iconic locations with hues of blue and green. So, what's the story behind it?
Powell Tribune – Wyomingites encouraged to join organ donor registry
Right now, in Wyoming, more than 100 people are waiting and hoping for a life-saving organ transplant. And amid National Donate Life Month, residents across the state and country are being encouraged to boost those hopes by registering as an organ donor.
9NEWS – April is National Donate Life Month
Donor Alliance and its advocate volunteer, Tony Young who is a heart and kidney recipient, appeared on 9NEWS in the 4pm newscast to raise awareness for National Donate Life Month. Donor Alliance encourages people to order a free #ShineALight kit this month to highlight the need at DonateLifeColorado.org.
Mile High Magazine Podcast – 04/07/2024 Episode: Donor Alliance
Since 2003, Donor Alliance and the nation have been observing April as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor.
Cowboy State Daily – Casper Woman Has Been Living On Borrowed Time For 25 Years With Teen’s Kidney
A horrific crash in Wisconsin 25 years ago took the life of a 16-year-old boy, who then saved and extended the life of a Casper woman with his donated kidney. How she got her borrowed time from the boy still brings tears to her eyes.
The Prowers Journal – DMV and Donor Alliance celebrate National Donate Life Month with third-annual flag-raising ceremony
A familiar face seen at driver license offices across Colorado shared her heartfelt tribute of receiving the gift of life during a National Donate Life Month flag raising ceremony hosted by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles and Donor Alliance at the Department of Revenue’s main office in Lakewood.