The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5k is Right Around the Corner!
The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5K is right around the corner! So, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 20, 2025, and join us at Denver’s beautiful Washington Park.
It’s a day filled with both purpose and community. Each year, this heartfelt event brings together thousands of participants—including donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and supporters—all connected by the powerful mission of organ and tissue donation.
Moreover, it’s more than just a 5K run/walk. It’s a day to honor, celebrate, and recognize all of those impacted by donation in our community.
How to Register and Form a Team for Donor Dash 5k
Getting signed up for the Donor Dash 5k is easy! You can register as an individual or start a team. If you create a team, you’ll automatically become the Team Captain. Teams come in all forms, each with a meaningful connection to the cause. Some are created by donor families honoring the legacy of a loved one. Others are made up of friends and relatives celebrating a transplant recipient’s second chance at life. Additionally, there’s an outpouring of support from our organizational partners and community. No matter how you participate, your presence helps raise awareness.
Early Packet Pickup Details
Join us for Early Packet Pickup on Wednesday, July 16, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Donor Alliance office (200 Spruce Street, Denver, CO 80230). Team captains are responsible for picking up their team’s packets or designating a team member to do so. For teams with 10 or more participants, all packets will be grouped together for easy pickup. If you do not pick up your packet at early packet pick up, they will be available to get on race day starting at 7:00am.
Dashboard: Share Your Story
The Donor Dash 5k is full of powerful moments that honor the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. One way to share your story is through the Dashboard. Near the main stage in the exhibitor area, two large videoboards will display Dashboard photo submissions throughout the morning. Submit a photo and message to highlight your personal connection or why the Donor Dash 5k matters to you. Whether you’re walking in memory, in celebration, or in support, the Dashboard is a powerful way to share your story with the entire community. The Dashboard form closes on Friday, June 27. Submit your request here.
Honorary Signs: A Beautiful Tribute
One of the most heartfelt ways to pay tribute at the Donor Dash 5k is by submitting a request for an Honorary Sign. These signs are placed along the event route and offer
a beautiful opportunity to recognize those whose stories inspire us all.
There are three types of signs for Donor Dash 5k you can choose from:
· Memorial Garden Sign – In memory of a loved one who became an organ, eye, or tissue donor. These signs have their own designated area in the Memorial Garden.
· Inspirational Sign – To celebrate a transplant recipient or support someone currently waiting for a transplant.
· Living Donor Sign – Honoring the incredible generosity of living donors who have given the gift of life. These signs are a powerful way to share your connection to donation and ensure your loved one’s legacy or journey is seen and remembered. The form for a sign closes on Monday, June 16. Submit your request here.
Donor Dash 5K Race Day Program
Join us on race day at 9:30 AM for a special onstage program that celebrates the powerful connections created through donation. Right after, take part in a meaningful ribbon ceremony.
It’s a moment you won’t want to miss. If you’re able, please plan to stay and take part in this inspiring experience!
After you complete your Donor Dash 5K run/walk, pick up your connection ribbon to participate in the ceremony. See the color connections listed to the right. We’re excited to come together at the 26th annual Donor Dash 5K to honor, celebrate, and recognize the incredible impact of donation as a community.
Join Donor Alliance as we cheer on the Casper Spuds going head to head against the Freemont Moo! Get to the game early to learn about the impact organ, eye and tissue donation can have on our community, see a donation recipient throw out the first pitch, and get free admission when you show off the little heart on your license!
Get ready, Cheyenne! Superday 2025 is right around the corner, bringing a full day of fun, fitness, and community celebration on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lions Park. Hosted by the City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events Department, this beloved annual event promotes healthy lifestyles and showcases local businesses, food vendors, and recreational activities.
You might not think twice about the license plate on the car in front of you, but sometimes, those few characters tell a story more powerful than a billboard ever could. The Donate Life plate is a way to honor donors, celebrate recipients, and raise awareness of the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. In both Colorado and Wyoming, it’s a simple way to make a difference every time you hit the road.
Colorado Organ Donor License Plate
How to Apply: Visit the Colorado Department of Revenue’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website or stop by your local DMV office.
Eligibility: Donate Life plates are available to anyone for passenger cars, trucks that do not exceed 16,000 pounds empty weight, noncommercial (not available for any vehicle registered Tax Class A- International Registration Plan- IRP), recreation vehicles, motorhomes and motorcycles.
Thousands of plates are in circulation.
Cost: A one-time $50 donation to the Emily Keyes – John W. Buckner Foundation, plus standard plate fees. Of the fee, $25 will be contributed to the Highway Users Tax Fund and $25 will go towards the Licensing Services Cash Fund.
The Donate Life plate is an incredibly impactful way to raise awareness that will save and heal lives in Colorado. Not only does it raise awareness, but it also honors the generosity of donors who have given the gift of life. Each plate on the road could potentially inspire more people to join the cause and give the gift of life.
Wyoming Organ Donor License Plate
How to Apply: Download the application on the WYDOT website and mail it to the address listed.
Eligibility: Available to any Wyoming resident for most personal vehicles.
Cost: $30 specialty fee, plus regular registration costs.
Wyoming Teen’s Journey Inspires Donate Life Plate
The Donate Life Wyoming license plate exists thanks in part to Bryson Quinney and his father, Eric. Bryson was born with serious heart defects and after multiple surgeries, he received a life-saving heart transplant in March 2020. Now, Bryson and his father, Eric, are champions for organ donation in Wyoming. They played a pivotal role in introducing the Donate Life license plate to the state, aiming to raise awareness and inspire others to register as donors. The plate serves as a “rolling billboard” to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation across Wyoming. To 
raise awareness, Bryson and Eric worked with state lawmakers to make this plate a reality. Now, it’s a rolling reminder of the nearly 1,300 people in our region waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
Whichever state you reside in, displaying our message on your license plate is an easy and impactful way to raise awareness. It’s a small act that can lead to big conversations and real impact. Every time someone sees that plate, it’s a reminder of the lives that have been saved, the families who’ve found hope, and the many people still waiting. By registering as a donor and displaying the Donate Life plate, you’re encouraging others to consider the gift of life. It’s one more way to be part of something bigger, just by getting behind the wheel.
