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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.

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.