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An Aurora Woman’s Brother Leaves a Legacy and Helps His Family’s Hurting Hearts
Hear first-hand from an Aurora woman whose brother provided this special gift earlier this year and find out how easy it is for you and your loved ones to register, too.
Donor Alliance raises awareness for organ donation at Donor Dash 2026
Jenna McKinlay shares her own story of how an organ donation saved her life.
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His decision to donate ended up saving three lives. Seeing that impact turned me into a passionate advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Organ donation gave my grandson a second chance
Before my grandson Liam turned 1, our family got news no one wants to hear: He had congestive heart failure, and a transplant was his only chance. Three weeks after he was placed on the transplant list, Liam received the gift of life through organ donation.
Five years cancer-free, Judy Walker celebrates the gift that saved her leg
When Judy Walker found out she had synovial sarcoma, a rare, soft-tissue cancer, she thought she might have to amputate her left leg.
Colorado heart transplant recipient trains for Transplant Games, advocates for organ donation
A Colorado man who received a heart transplant in 2021 is now training daily for a national cycling competition while using his story to advocate for organ donation during National Donate Life Month in April.
Coloradans celebrate National Donate Life Month, light up venues around the stat
In downtown Denver, the “Dancers” at Sculpture Park were lit up in a special ceremony where people impacted by organ donation shared their stories. CBS Colorado’s Michael Spencer emceed Thursday’s event.
Letters: Organ donations give many a second chance at life
‘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.