Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month Through Organ Donation

Honoring Donors, Recipients and Supporters During Hispanic Heritage Month In the month of September, we begin honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, a national celebration that recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. From September 15 to October 15, communities, organizations, and businesses nationwide host events to highlight and celebrate […]

Breaking Barriers, Saving Lives: Organ Donation in the Indian American Community

Organ Donation Within Our Indian American Community By: Nandhana Vivek Organ transplantation is the gold standard for patients with end-stage organ failure, and its impact is nothing short of extraordinary¹. Did you know that: One organ donor can save up to eight lives.² One tissue donor can heal and save up to 75 lives.² Yet, […]

Can transplanted organs be donated again?

What if healthy organs could save more than one life? For some on the waiting list for kidney and liver transplants, that dream could become a reality with some transplanted organs now able to be donated again

Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?

Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation Organ transplantation is a remarkable medical procedure. It involves surgically replacing a failing or damaged organ in one individual with a healthy organ from another individual, showcasing the remarkable potential of modern medicine to extend the gift of existence. Many people wonder: Does race matter in organ […]

Thousands Celebrate Life at the 26th Annual Donor Dash

On Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in Denver’s Washington Park, nearly 5,000 people gathered to celebrate life at the 26th Annual Donor Dash 5k! The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrates the lives of recipients, and recognizes those who continue to wait for a lifesaving […]

What You Should Know About Pancreas Transplants

Pancreas transplants are among the rarest organ transplants performed each year. These procedures have become increasingly uncommon since 2004. There are different reasons for this, including difficulty in both the recovery and transplantation processes. Other available treatments that are less invasive than a transplant and strict criteria that limits the eligibility for many donors. What […]

Can You Donate Your Organs and Body to Science? 5 Common Questions Answered

At Donor Alliance, we witness both the heartbreak of loss and the incredible hope that comes from organ, eye, and tissue donation. That hope fuels our mission to save lives by educating and inspiring people to register as donors. Through community outreach and education programs across Colorado and Wyoming, we answer tough questions and help […]

How Many People are Organ Donors?

Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. If you’ve ever asked yourself how many people are organ donors in the United States, the answer shows we’ve come far and still have a long way to go. How many people are registered donors? Currently, 170 million Americans are registered as […]