Can My Family Override My Decision to be an Organ and Tissue Donor?

Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor? A common question from registered organ, eye and tissue donors, or those considering registering is whether family members can override their decision to be a donor. The short answer is no. In Colorado and Wyoming, your decision to register as a donor is legally binding, […]

American Heart Month: Nearly Four Thousand Americans Waiting for Heart Transplants

February is American Heart Month, a time to think about heart health and the many lives affected by heart disease. You probably know someone whose life has been impacted by it. Right now, more than 3,900 people in the U.S. are waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant. In 2023, almost one in every four deaths […]

Black History Month: Raising Awareness for Minority Organ Donors

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 […]

Does My Religion Support Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation?

Earlier this month, we observed World Religion Day, which is a day dedicated to highlighting commonalities among different religions. For those who are religious, understanding how their faith supports organ, eye, and tissue donation can be key to saying “yes” to saving lives. Religious perspectives are often a common concern when people consider donation and […]

Will My Family Ever Be Charged for Organ Donation?

Many people wonder if their family or estate are ever charged for organ donation. The truth is that donation comes at no cost to loved ones, and all expenses associated with the recovery are fully covered. Families and estates never take on any costs when a loved one becomes a donor. Your local, federally designated […]

Celebrating life and hope this holiday season

This holiday season, Donor Alliance connected with communities throughout Colorado and Wyoming to share the life-saving message of organ, eye, and tissue donation. From twinkling tree lightings to festive parades, we reminded the community that the greatest gift we can give is the gift of life. A season of connection and community This December, our […]

Expanding the Impact of Bone Marrow Transplants

How Deceased Donors Are Helping to Redefine Treatment for Blood Cancers Bone marrow transplants, also known as stem cell transplants, are a critical treatment for more than 75 diseases, including blood cancers and other diseases that affect the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells. Replacing damaged marrow with healthy stem cells restores the body’s […]

What Organs Can Be Donated?

When you say yes to registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor at the Driver License Office, it’s more than a quick decision at the counter. It’s a decision that can carry forward long after your own life is over. But you might wonder: what organs can be donated? Do you know what organs […]