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How to Talk to Your Kids About Organ and Tissue Donation
We know that it can be difficult to start the conversation about your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in general. It can be even more difficult when the conversation is between you and your kids. To help make starting that conversation a bit easier, we’re breaking down when and how to best talk to your teens as they get ready to apply for a driver permit or license.
How it Works:
When your teen applies for their driver permit or license, they will be asked:
- Would you like to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor?
In Colorado, they will then be asked an additional question:
- Would you like to make a donation to the Emily Keyes-John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund?
As their parent or legal guardian, you will have to sign as well to give consent for your teen to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Once they turn 18 their decision will become a first-person authorization as other adults. So this is a great time to ensure they understand the importance of and facts around donation. Most importantly that signing up to be a donor means you have made the decision to save lives by donating eligible organs, eyes, and tissues at the time of death.
Preparing Your Teen to Make a Decision before their Driver License Office Visit:
- Use your driver license to start the conversation.
- If you have a heart on your license: Many of our volunteers have shared that they started the conversation with their teens because their child asked them why there was a heart on it. Turn the question around and ask your teen if they know why there is a heart on the license. This is a great conversation starter.
- If you don’t have a heart but are registered: Your driver license is still a great prop to use to begin the conversation. Explain why there isn’t a heart on your license, how/when you registered and what you intend to do the next time you renew your license.
- If you aren’t registered: Your driver license is still a great prop to use to begin the conversation.
- Share a story about organ or tissue donation or transplantation.
- If you know someone who is a recipient: Share the story of a family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor or someone else you know who received an organ or tissue transplant. Did you know that many tissue grafts are used in different reconstructive surgeries such as ACL replacement, skin grafts for burn patients and coronary bypass? You may know someone who is recipient and not even know it!
- If you know someone who was a donor: Share the story of donation and how a loved one saved lives. This is the most impactful way for teens to understand why organ and tissue donation is life-saving.
- If you don’t know a recipient: Read our stories of hope. Organ and tissue transplants are life-saving and our volunteers have shared why.
- Use the resources on our websites:
For Mom: Three Donation and Transplantation Books Perfect for Mother’s Day
May is finally here bringing blue skies, perfect spring days for hiking, barbeques and yes, Mother’s Day. Finding the perfect gift for mom is no easy task, so we have a few ideas for you to show your mom how much she means to you and say thank you for all she does.
Three Perfect Books for Mother’s Day
If you are looking for that special gift for this mother’s day- look no further. No matter if mom is an avid reader; enjoys the occasional read or just needs some new material for that upcoming trip, a book is always a good choice. Today, we present you with three unique books which center on personal experiences and narratives about donation and transplantation.
- Courage from Transplant Recipients, by Bob Violino
"New Life is a collection of heartwarming and compelling stories that will encourage not only transplant candidates, recipients, and their families, but people who are facing any kind of adversity. Through uplifting accounts of human achievement, readers are left with a deep sense of admiration for the accomplishments and triumphs of the individuals profiled. 
- Second Chance
In Second Chance, Diane Hebert tells the story of her heart-lung transplant in 1985, the first in Quebec. - A Matter of Heart, by Nancy Shank Pedder
What are the chances that finding a lump in your breast would lead to a heart transplant? One in a million? Nancy Shank Pedder is that one in a million. An inspirational story about courage, family love, and the sheer will to overcome incredible medical odds.
Want to explore other book options? Check out the list of recommended books on organ and tissue donation provided by Donate Life America.
Just as mothers give the gift of life, organ, eye and tissue donors provide a second chance at life and profoundly affect not only the recipients but also their families and communities. This Mother’s Day, we encourage you to celebrate and honor the moms in your life: Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, and Godmothers and take the time to discuss organ, eye and tissue donation with loved ones. Remember, if you have already signed up to be a donor, it is important you share your decision with your family. You can learn more and sign up anytime online at Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming.
Growing Awareness and Support Through Another Successful National Donate Life Month
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As we close out this year’s National Donate Life Month (NDLM), the team at Donor Alliance is incredibly thankful for the amazing partnerships, immense support and strong advocates throughout the month of April who helped make the month a huge success in Colorado and Wyoming. NDLM aims to encourage Americans to sign up to be organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
In honor of NDLM, hospitals across Colorado and Wyoming hosted flag raising ceremonies and engaging light displays throughout the month to help honor those who’ve given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, celebrate the transplant recipients whose lives have been saved and recognize those who continue to wait for a transplant.
DMV partners throughout Colorado and Wyoming, showed their support for donation and transplantation by joining in on the celebrations! From displaying educational materials, to decorating local driver license offices and dressing up in blue and green on National Blue & Green Day, our DMV partners played an integral role raising awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation in April.”
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NDLM Highlights:
We’ve gathered a selection of some of our favorite stories and coverage from throughout the month Hearing the impact that donation has had on individuals, families and the Colorado and Wyoming communities has been an immense and powerful aspect of the month.
- Denver Post: Former Bronco salutes his heroes – lifesaving donors
- KOAA-TV (NBC) Colorado Springs: “Donate Life” in April
- KUSA-TV (NBC) Denver: Ballet dancer surprises UCHealth patient
- Western Slope Now: Veterans Donate Life
- Greeley Tribune: When it comes to organ donation, more heroes are needed
- Wyoming News Now: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is shining a light on National Donate Life Month
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How YOU Can Continue to Help:
We appreciate all who helped Donor Alliance make NDLM a success in raising visibility and awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Even though the month has come to an end, you can still show your support for the nearly 2,000 Coloradans waiting for a lifesaving transplant, year-round! Remember, to follow us on social media, share our content and you can always sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor online at DonateLifeColorado.org or DonateLifeWyoming.org.
Hollywood Isn’t Reality – Fact Checking New Netflix Series, Chambers
Have you heard of the new horror series streaming on Netflix, Chambers? Maybe you've even started watching it.
If not, the basic premise is a heart recipient takes on sinister characteristics of her donor. It stars Uma Thurman.
While Hollywood is full of entertainment, it's not always full of facts. Story lines centered around donation and transplantation, often contain sensationalism and even errors and Chambers in no different.
Problems With Shows Like Netflix Chambers
- Perpetuates fears
- Spreads misinformation, not facts
- Could impact the lifesaving gift of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation
How YOU Can Help Set the Record Straight
- Write an email to the production company SuperDeluxe
- Write a letter to Leah Rachel, show creator/writer/executive producer at: 3532 Hayden Ave. Culver City, CA 90232
- Tweet at the showrunner: @AkelaCooper
- Tweet at Netflix CEO: @reedhastings
- Submit a comment to Netflix media center
You can find full, sample content provided by Donate Life Hollywood, including tweets, letters and more here.
As we know, this isn't the only show that has had donation and transplantation as their main story line. Grey’s Anatomy and The Good Doctor are just a few hospital dramas that at times, contain sensationalized story lines.
It's important we all do our part to educate others on the facts behind organ, eye and tissue donation. Shows like Netflx Chambers may harm public trust.
Research shows that story lines perpetuating fear about organ donation keep people from registering as a donor, which can cost lives.
Every day, 18 people die because an organ was not donated in time. Shows like “Chambers” create fear & distrust around organ donation and keep people from saying yes to donating life.
As always, you can get the facts at DonateLifeColorado.org or DonateLifeWyoming.org. Be sure to share the facts with others!
Semana Nacional del Trasplante Pediátrico: Terminando la Lista de Espera del Trasplante Pediátrico
Qué es
La Semana Nacional de Trasplantes Pediátricos es un tiempo para hablar sobre el trabajo innovador que realizan nuestros socios clínicos, honrar a las familias de donantes cuyos hijos han salvado y sanado vidas a través de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos y un tiempo para que las familias receptoras compartan su agradecimiento.
Como parte del Mes Nacional de Donación, la Semana Nacional de Trasplante Pediátrico se celebra durante la última semana completa de abril, del 22 al 26.
El objetivo es difundir el poderoso mensaje de terminar con la lista de espera de trasplantes pediátricos y reconocer a aquellos que han sido tocados por la donación pediátrica de órganos, ojos y tejidos.
Datos estadísticos
Localmente (Colorado y Wyoming):
- 25 niños menores de 18 años están esperando un trasplante que les salve la vida.
- El órgano más necesitado para aquellos que esperan localmente es el riñón.
- En el 2018 hubo 10 donantes pediátricos a nivel local.
- En el 2018, la mayoría de los donantes pediátricos tenían entre 11 y 17 años.
Nacionalmente:
- Cerca de 2,000 niños menores de 18 años están en la lista nacional de espera para trasplantes.
- Más de 500 de los niños que esperan, tienen entre uno y cinco años.
- 1,900 niños recibieron trasplantes en el 2018.
- En el 2018, hubo 875 donantes pediátricos.
- En el 2018, la mayoría de los donantes pediátricos tenían entre 11 y 17 años.
Maneras en las quedes ayudar
Estate atento a nuestras publicaciones en las redes sociales durante la semana del 22 al 26 de abril. ¡Comparte las publicaciones en tu página con #NationalPediatricTransplantWeek!
Recuerda, puedes inscribirte para ser donante de órganos, ojos y tejidos cuando obtengas o renueves tu licencia de conducir o en cualquier momento en línea en DoneVidaColorado.org o DoneVidaWyoming.org.
Como recordatorio, para las personas menores de 18 años, un padre o tutor legal debe autorizar la donación. Al obtener una licencia de conducir, los jóvenes de 15 a 17 años pueden inscribirse para ser donantes, pero hasta que los menores cumplan 18 años, su padre o tutor legal toma la decisión final sobre la donación.
YOU Can Shine A Light On Donation at Home For Blue & Green Day!
On Friday, April 12th, supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation across the United States will celebrate National Blue & Green Day as part of National Donate Life Month! 
Why it’s Important:
Today there are nearly 115,000 people in the U.S. awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant and millions more awaiting lifesaving and healing tissue grafts. In Colorado and Wyoming, there are nearly 2,000 people awaiting a lifesaving transplant.
While 69% of Coloradans and 60% of Wyomingites have already signed up on the Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming Registry, April 12th is the perfect time to show your support and help educate and inspire people to sign up.
How to Participate:
- Change your porch lights - this year, it’s as easy as switching out a light bulb! Just swap out your current porch lights for blue and green ones. You can find the colored lights at your local hardware store for under $5! Get in on the fun and let your neighbors know that YOU support organ and tissue donation! Don’t forget to share your photos with us on social media using #ShowYourHeart and #BlueandGreenDay!
- As always, you can show your support by donning your favorite blue and green outfit! Take a picture, share it on social with why you support organ, eye and tissue donation… and don’t forget to tag Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming!
- #ShowYourHeart project - find our decorating stations and decorate an inspirational cork heart. Remember, you can bring these hearts to participating restaurants or movie theaters and redeem for freebies! Also, be sure to share a picture with you and your cork heart on social media with #ShowYourHeart (while wearing your blue and green, of course)!
- Donate Life America photo contest - wear your best outfit, get a group together for a picture, make your best blue and green food… the options are endless. Just follow the link above to learn how to submit your best #BlueandGreenDay pictures!
- Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeColorado.org or DonateLifeWyoming.org!
What is a Donate Life flag raising ceremony and what does it mean?
Have you ever seen a Donate Life flag raising ceremony? Ever wondered what the Donate Life flag represents? In this post, we’re breaking down what the ceremony means and why they are held, what the flag stands for, and how you can continue to show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation.
National Donate Life Month is just around the corner!
This month-long celebration in April honors the generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors and their families and commemorates all transplant recipients and those still waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
What is a Donate Life flag raising ceremony and what does it mean?
If you have never been a part of a flag raising ceremony or you have driven by a local hospital and witnessed the Donate Life flag flying on their flagpole in April, you’ve probably wondered what it means.
Each year, hospitals across the United States raise Donate Life flags and fly them all month long as part of National Donate Life Month (NDLM). NDLM is a time to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation and to honor those who gave the gift of life. Donate Life flags have served as a nationwide display of unity, remembrance, and hope, while honoring those touched by donation and transplantation since 2006.
Flag raising ceremonies, though unique to the attendees and the hospitals hosting them, is a display of honor and support for organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Beginning next week, numerous hospitals in our region will raise the Donate Life flag in a ceremonial fashion. To find an event near you to attend, visit our event calendar.
Each ceremony is unique to the attendees and hospital, but the display of honor and support for donation and transplantation holds true across Colorado and Wyoming.
What Does the Donate Life Flag Represent?
Since 2006, Donate Life flags have served as a nationwide display of unity, remembrance and hope. They are a symbol to honor heroic organ, eye and tissue donors.
While Donate Life flag raising ceremonies are often held in April for National Donate Life Month, the Donate Life flag can actually fly all year long.
In Colorado, many hospitals fly the flag every time someone has given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Flying that flag is a small yet powerful way to honor selfless donors and their families.
What Can You Do to Show Your Support?
Now that you know what the Donate Life flag represents and why flag raising ceremonies take place in Colorado, we encourage you to keep an eye out for the Donate Life flag when you drive by a local hospital. Some even hold a small moment of silent reverence for donors and their family whenever they see the Donate Life flag flying high.
This April, be sure to #ShowYourHeart in honor of National Donate Life month. Getting involved is easy! Upload a photo, customize it with a heart that represents the gift of life, then share that photo, and why you signed up as a donor, on social! Help us reach 2,000 photo submissions in April to represent the number of people in our local area waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
One way you can show your support and honor all those who have given the gift of life all year long, is to sign up as an organ, eye and tissue donor. You can sign up online anytime at Donate Life Colorado or at the Driver License Office, when you renew or obtain your driver license or state I.D.
If just 2,000 of us inspire one person to sign up, thousands of Coloradans could be saved through organ, eye and tissue donation. Just like to Donate Life flag spreads awareness and honor for the gift of life, you can spread awareness too to help save lives – the lives of our neighbors, friends and loved ones.
Join the celebration this year by signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming. Then checkout all the other ways you can celebrate National Donate Life Month with us and #ShowYourHeart!
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Colorado and Wyoming Shine A Light on Donation for National Donate Life Month
#ShowYourHeart for National Donate Life Month this April and help shine a light on donation!
As part of the #ShowYourHeart Project, Donor Alliance teamed up with area hospitals and organizations to help spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation.
You're encouraged to get involved and show your support for the nearly 2,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
Check out some of our initiatives this April:
Illumination Project
NEW this year: Participating hospitals across Colorado and Wyoming will be awash with blue and green lights throughout National Donate Life Month to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation!
How it works:
Community members are encouraged to view the #ShowYourHeart Illumination Project. Be sure to snap a picture of the light and share it on social media with #ShowYourHeart!
Hospitals participating in our #ShowYourHeart Illumination Project:
- Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
- Lutheran Medical Center
- The Medical Center of Aurora
- UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
- UCHealth Memorial Hospital (Colorado Springs)
- North Colorado Medical Center
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Parker Adventist Hospital
- Penrose Hospital
- Porter Adventist Hospital
- Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- St. Francis Medical Center
- St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Swedish Medical Center
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
- Wyoming Medical Center
Want to shine a light on donation at home? Take part in the fun on National Blue & Green Day by swapping out your regular outdoor lights, for blue and green ones!
#ShowYourHeart Project
#ShowYourHeart with us! Decorate hearts with personalized messages of inspiration to show appreciation for those who have signed up to become organ, eye and tissue donors and inspire others to do the same.
How it works:
Locate a decorating station in your area by checking our map:
Decorate your heart and share on social media with #ShowYourHeart. You're also encouraged to share why organ, eye and tissue donation is important to you!
Decorated hearts can be saved and redeemed for free promotions. Simply take your decorated heart, or show the heart on your driver license, to a participating restaurant or movie theater for special discounts.
- Attend one of our events in April
- Check out our online toolkit for free National Donate Life Month Resources
- Follow us on Social Media!
Remember, you can ALWAYS #ShowYourHeart and your support year-round by signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeColorado.org or DonateLifeWyoming.org. Then share your decision with your family and loved ones.
Colorado y Wyoming se Iluminan en Apoyo a La Donacion durante el Mes Nacional de la Donacion
#MuestraTuCorazon en el Mes Nacional de la Donación este Abril y enciende una luz por la donación!
Como parte del proyecto #MuestraTuCorazon, Donor Alliance se asoció con hospitales y organizaciones del área para ayudar a difundir el mensaje de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos. Te invitamos a participar y mostrar tu apoyo a las casi 2,000 personas en Colorado y Wyoming que estan esperando un trasplante de órganos que les salve la vida. Echa un vistazo a las actividades que temos planeadas para el mes de abril:
Proyecto de Iluminación #MuestraTuCorazon
Varios hospitales participantes en Colorado y Wyoming estarán iluminados en en luces azules y verdes durante todo el Mes Nacional de la Donacion para crear conciencia sobre la importancia de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos!
Cómo funciona:
Invitamos a todos los miembros de la comunidad a ver el proyecto de iluminación #MuestraTuCorazon. ¡Asegúrate de tomar una foto de un hospital iluminado y compartirla en las redes sociales con #MuestraTuCorazon
Los hospitales que participan en nuestro Projecto de Iluminacion #MuetsraTuCorazon incluyen:
- Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
- Lutheran Medical Center
- The Medical Center of Aurora
- UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
- UCHealth Memorial Hospital (Colorado Springs)
- North Colorado Medical Center
- North Suburban Medical Center
- Parker Adventist Hospital
- Penrose Hospital
- Porter Adventist Hospital
- Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
- Saint Joseph Hospital
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
- St. Francis Medical Center
- St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Swedish Medical Center
- UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
- Wyoming Medical Center
¿Quieres mostrar tu apoyo a la donacion iluminando tu casa? ¡Unete a la diversión en el Día Nacional Azul y Verde cambiando tus luces exteriores normales, por las azules y verdes!
#MuestraTuCorazon con nosotros!
Decora corazones con mensajes personalizados de inspiración como una muestra de agradecimiento a todas las personas que se han inscrito para ser donantes de 
órganos, ojos y tejidos e inspirar a otros a hacer lo mismo.
Cómo funciona:
Localiza una estación de decoración en tu área revisando nuestro mapa: Decora tu corazón y comparte en las redes sociales con #MuestraTuCorazon. ¡También te invitamos a compartir por qué la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos es importante para ti! Los corazones decorados se pueden guardar o canjear por promociones gratuitas. Simplemente lleve tu corazón decorado, o muestra el corazón en tu licencia de conducir, en cines o restaurantes participantes para obtener descuentos especiales.
Más formas de participar
• Asiste a uno de nuestros eventos en abril.
• Echa un vistazo a nuestro kit de herramientas en línea para obtener los recursos del mes nacional de Donate Life gratis
•¡Síguenos en las redes sociales!
Recuerda que puedes #MostrarTuCorazon y tu apoyo durante todo el año registrandote como donante de órganos, ojos y tejidos en DonateLifeColorado.org o DonateLifeWyoming.org. Una vez que te registres, no olvides compartit tu decisión con tu familia y seres queridos.
Donation 101: Focus on Relationships
Throughout April, our team of Donation Consultants will be coordinating a variety of hospital activities in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Some of these events include flag raising ceremonies to honor organ and tissue donors and illumination displays to raise donation awareness. Through critical care rounds, lunch and learns, hospital leadership presentations, and donation booths, we will share stories that highlight the lifesaving and healing gifts of organ and tissue donation.
Through the continued collaboration with our hospital partners, and generosity from our donors and their families, we’re able to work towards achieving our mission, to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation, every day. Last year, we recovered a record number of organs and tissues for transplantation! Our hospital development team recognizes that donation does not happen in a vacuum. Our relationships with hospitals, coroners, funeral homes, and other key partners in the donation process makes the critical difference!
We hope to see you at o
ur donation awareness events. Please stop by to say hello! To find out more about events planned in your hospital contact your local Donation Consultant, visit our events page or send an email to Kim Robuck at krobuck@donoralliance.org.
National Kidney Month: The Importance of Donation
In honor of National Kidney Month this March, we're reminding Colorado and Wyoming residents to think about the health of their kidneys and urge all residents to sign up as organ, eye and tissue donors.
Kidney Disease:
Did you know that 90% of those with kidney disease don’t even know they have it? Kidneys work as the body’s chemical purifier, filtering waste from 150 quarts of blood a day and performing vital functions that help direct red blood cell production and regulate blood pressure. Over time, the kidneys can become damaged with little or no physical symptoms.
According to the National Kidney Foundation, roughly 30 million Americans suffer from kidney disease.
Taking Care of Your Kidneys:
According to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), one in three Americans are at-risk for kidney disease. As mentioned above, since many don't know they have kidney disease, NKF has created a quiz to see if you're at risk.
Early diagnosis is key, so make sure to visit your doctor once a year; general health screenings monitor for kidney function. There are also a few simple steps you can take to help protect your kidneys, including reducing the amount of processed foods in your diet, exercising regularly and staying hydrated.
Local Stats/Facts:
In Colorado and Wyoming, there are nearly 2,000 people on the waiting list for lifesaving organ transplants – and more than 80% of them are awaiting a kidney. Kidneys are the most transplanted organ and the average time a patient spends on the waiting list is 3-5 years. Kidneys are one of several organs that a living donor can give – allowing folks that are able to be a living donor to make a huge impact through organ donation while they are still alive.
For more information on living donation, click here.
Remember, while not everyone can be a living donor, everyone CAN sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor after death. Sign up anytime online at Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming.
Does my religion support organ, eye and tissue donation?
Have you ever wondered what your religion says about donation and transplantation? No doubt, this is one of the questions that often comes up when discussing donation and transplantation. The good news is that all major religions support organ, eye and tissue donation, and see it as an act of compassion and love.
In fact, many religions have made statements addressing donation and transplantation. Some religions openly support organ, eye and tissue donation and encourage their followers to consider “paying it forward” by giving the gift of life. Other religions leave the decision to the individual.
Here are two easy ways for you to learn more about your faith’s view on organ, eye and tissue donation:
- Become familiar with your faith’s doctrine
Most people are not aware of their faith’s position regarding organ and tissue donation. Becoming familiar with your faith’s perspective on organ, eye and tissue donation after death will help clear up some of your questions and concerns. You can visit our Faith and Donation page to read statements made by different faith leaders addressing donation and transplantation. These resources include statements made by most religions practiced in the United States.
- Discuss donation and transplantation with your leaders
Another way for you to learn how donation and transplantation is viewed by your faith is to talk to your leaders. By discussing organ, eye and tissue donation with your faith leaders and addressing specific questions, you’ll have a better understanding of your faith’s traditions, ceremonial requirements, and how these are or can be compatible with donation and transplantation. Being informed can provide additional assurance and peace of mind when making the decision to become a donor.
The need for transplantable organs and tissues affects people from all backgrounds regardless of age, race or religion. You have the ability to leave a legacy of love through organ, eye and tissue donation and save lives. You can sign-up anytime online at Donate Life Colorado or Donate Life Wyoming. Remember, once you’ve signed up, share your decision with your loved ones.