Día de Muertos: Honoring Those Who Have Saved Lives Through Donation

The Meaning of Día de Muertos Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a vibrant Mexican celebration that brings together culture, tradition and community and has become more and more popular in the United States every year. It honors loved ones who have passed away and celebrates their lives through color, music and […]

Liver Awareness Month

What You Should Know About Liver Transplants Did you know that just over 100 people in our area are waiting for a liver transplant? Across the United States, more than 9,000 people are waiting for a new liver. Behind each of those numbers is a person: a teacher, a neighbor, a grandparent, a friend. Liver […]

Colorado’s Organ Donation Story: Told by the People Living It

Colorado consistently ranks among the top states in the nation for organ, eye and tissue donation registration, with roughly 69% of Coloradans registered as donors. That achievement, and the people behind it, is the focus of a feature story in 5280 Magazine’s August/September 2026 issue, which highlights Donor Alliance staff, volunteers, and the donors and […]

National DMV Appreciation Month 2026

What is National DMV Appreciation Month? National DMV Appreciation Month takes place every September, when Donor Alliance, the nonprofit that manages the Donate Life Colorado and Donate Life Wyoming registries, thanks DMV and Driver Services employees for their role in organ and tissue donor registration. Registering as a donor at the DMV is the single […]

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 […]

Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?

Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation More than 1,300 people in Colorado and Wyoming are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant right now, a need that disproportionately affects communities of color. That gap raises a question: does race actually matter when it comes to organ transplants? Short answer: Organ transplant candidates are never […]

Aftercare: A Guide for Donor Families

Donor family members are the heart and soul of our mission at Donor Alliance. During one of the most tragic times in their lives, donor families play a vital role in saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. At Donor Alliance, the donation process does not end after the recovery of organs […]

Thousands Celebrate Life at the 27th Annual Donor Dash

On Sunday, July 19th, 2026, in Denver’s Washington Park, nearly 5,000 people gathered to celebrate life at the 27th Annual Donor Dash 5k! The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrates the lives of recipients, and recognizes those who continue to wait for a lifesaving […]