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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.
Donor Alliance President and CEO explains the process around end-of-life organ donation
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced plans to reform the organ donation system after a recent investigation.
Donor Dash honors and recognizes those whose lives were impacted by organ and tissue donation
5,000 people pounded the pavement at the annual event, proudly sponsored by CBS News Colorado, to raise money and awareness about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Nearly 5,000 people participate in Denver’s ‘Donor Dash’ 5k
Thousands who raced or walked around Washington Park on Sunday morning embodied different life-altering stories of organ and tissue transplants. But one thing the nearly 5,000 people at Denver's 26th annual Donor Dash 5K participants had in common: all had shown up for someone they care for.
Donor Dash to raise money, awareness for the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donations
The 26th Annual Donor Dash is Sunday, July 20, at Washington Park in Denver. CBS News Colorado is a proud sponsor of the event, and evening anchor Michael Spencer will once again serve as the emcee.
Colorado nurse joins 5K in honor of organ donor who saved her life
For the past 26 years, hundreds of people have gathered in Denver for the annual Donor Dash. The 5K run/walk is dedicated to honoring, celebrating and recognizing those whose lives have been impacted by organ and tissue donation. This year, a nurse from Parker is taking part for the first time, in honor of her patients and the organ donor who saved her life.
A mother’s first pitch honors late son’s legacy at Coors Field
A powerful tribute, a lasting impact: Tanner's story of love, loss, and organ donation inspires Colorado