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 […]

One Simple Choice at the DMV Can Save Lives: Donor Alliance Launches “Check the Box” Campaign

There’s a moment at the DMV that holds more power than many realize. Between updating our address and choosing a photo, there’s a small box asking if we want to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor. For many Coloradans, that box represents something much bigger than a simple yes or no, it’s a chance […]

Día de los Muertos: Honoring those who have saved lives through donation

The Meaning of Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos (Day of Death), has become a vibrant celebration that brings together culture, tradition, and community. This Mexican holiday honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away, celebrating their lives with color, music, and offerings. Rather than seeing death as an end, Día de […]

Organ Donation Terms We Don’t Use and Why

How certain words are used can have a significant impact, especially when it comes to organ, eye and tissue donation. This list provides guidelines around which organ donation terms to avoid and the most appropriate terminology to use instead.

Quick Organ and Tissue Transplant History

Organ and tissue transplantation in the U.S. has a long, groundbreaking history dating back over 150 years. From the first skin graft in 1869 to the first successful kidney transplant in 1954, medical advances have transformed the way lives are saved and healed every day. We’ll explore milestones in organ, eye and tissue donation that […]

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month Through Organ Donation

Honoring Donors, Recipients and Supporters During Hispanic Heritage Month In the month of September, we begin honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, a national celebration that recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. From September 15 to October 15, communities, organizations, and businesses nationwide host events to highlight and celebrate […]

Breaking Barriers, Saving Lives: Organ Donation in the Indian American Community

Organ Donation Within Our Indian American Community By: Nandhana Vivek Organ transplantation is the gold standard for patients with end-stage organ failure, and its impact is nothing short of extraordinary¹. Did you know that: One organ donor can save up to eight lives.² One tissue donor can heal and save up to 75 lives.² Yet, […]