Presumed Consent or Opt-Out: What does it mean?

You may have come across the term ‘presumed consent’ or ‘opt out’ in conversations about organ and tissue donation policies around the world. Countries like the United Kingdom have adopted this approach, where individuals are considered potential donors unless they explicitly opt out. In contrast, the United States follows an opt-in, first-person authorization system. This […]

Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!

It’s National Nurses Week! National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6 to May 12, honors the vital contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of our communities. In time of uncertainty, nurses have shown to be unwavering beacons of compassion. They’re often the solitary faces of comfort in hospitals when we need […]

Is Financial Assistance for Transplant Patients Available?

Is Financial Assistance for Transplant Patients Available? Organ transplants can be an expensive surgical procedure. For many transplant patients, covering the full cost of surgery and post-op care is not feasible out of pocket. Fortunately, there are resources and transplant patient financial aid programs they can turn to that can help pay for their procedure […]

What Does Volunteering Mean to You?

Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Embracing the Power of Service With National Volunteer Week around the corner, Donor Alliance is celebrating the incredible impact of its Advocates for Life volunteers. These dedicated advocates are the heart of the mission, inspiring others to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Donor Alliance advocate volunteers are the heart […]

#ShineALight for National Donate Life Month to illuminate the importance of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

Join us this April 2025 as we #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month! This April, Coloradans and Wyomingites come together to #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month, honoring donors, celebrating recipients, and recognizing the nearly 1,300 of our neighbors who are currently waiting for lifesaving transplants. This national observance shines a light on the critical […]

Is There an Age Limit for Organ and Tissue Donation?

Our Advocates for Life say some of the most frequently asked questions they get from the public is, “is there an age limit for organ and tissue donation?” or “how old is too old to donate?” So, is There an Age Limit for Donation? Can You Be Too Old to Donate? The short answer is, […]

Recognize National Kidney Month This March: Raise Awareness & Become A Donor

National Kidney Month: Are you one of the 33% of People at Risk of Kidney Disease? March is National Kidney Month, and March 13th, 2025 marks World Kidney Day. Donor Alliance aims to spread awareness about kidney disease to save and heal more lives in Colorado and Wyoming. Donor Alliance is a nonprofit organization that […]

The Donate Life & Epic Program: MyChart Organ Donor Registration in Colorado and Wyoming

In Colorado and Wyoming, nearly 99% of donor registrations happen at the DMV when people get their driver license—but starting in 2025, MyChart organ donor registration will provide a new, convenient, and secure way to sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor! Thanks to a collaboration between Donate Life America, which manages the […]