April is National Donate Life Month, a national observance highlighting the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Proclamations bring awareness of what it means to be an organ donor and highlights the partnership between Donor Alliance and our community. This event will take place in partnership with Chris Klug Foundation.
Head to The Copper Cup Coffee Company on Friday, February 13th to sip coffee and save lives! Donor Alliance will be on site handing out limited-edition specialty coffee sleeves, stickers, and fresh flowers, as well as educating the public about what it means to have the little heart on your license. The first 50 people to #ShowYourHeart as a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor will receive $5 off their order.
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and recognize the important role African Americans have played in our country’s history. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about organ donation and the ongoing need within the African American community. Today, more than 34,000 people from the African American community nationwide are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. In Colorado and Wyoming alone, nearly 250 African Americans are currently waiting for an organ transplant
African Americans are the largest minority group in need of organ transplants. In the U.S., 30 percent of those on the national transplant waiting list are African American, and nearly 35 percent of people waiting for a kidney transplant are African American.
Why African Americans Are Disproportionately in Need of Organ Transplants
African Americans are the largest group of minorities in need of an organ transplant. In the U.S., 30 percent of those currently waiting on an organ transplant are African American, and almost 35 percent of people waiting for a kidney transplant are African American. While organs are not matched according to race or ethnicity, transplant matches made within ethnic groups can be more compatible. That is one of the reasons why it is important for people in minority communities to register their decision to be donors.
During Black History Month, organ donation conversations can help address these disparities and empower more people to make informed decisions. One donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and save or heal more than 75 lives through eye and tissue donation.
Colorado and Wyoming residents can register as organ, eye and tissue donors anytime.
Annual Blue & Green Lighting Event at the Dancing Figures in Sculpture Park
Join us as we illuminate the Dancing Figures to shine a light on the heroic decisions of donors, spotlight the recipients, highlight the need with 1,300 people in our area waiting for the gift of a transplant
This FREE event is the highlight of Blue and Green Spirit Week:
April 9th, 2026
Activities begin at 6:30 PM.
Lighting at 7:30 P.M.
April is National Donate Life Month, a national observance highlighting the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Flag-raising ceremonies bring awareness of what it means to be an organ donor and highlights the partnership between Donor Alliance, Donate Life Colorado and HCA HealthONE Swedish.
April is National Donate Life Month, a national observance highlighting the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. Flag-raising ceremonies bring awareness of what it means to be an organ donor and highlights the partnership between Donor Alliance, Donate Life Colorado and Cimarron Middle School.
