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 […]

Donor Dash 5K: Things to Know Before You Run!

 The 27th Annual Donor Dash 5K is right around the corner! So, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 19, 2026, and join us at Denver’s beautiful Washington Park. It’s a day filled with both purpose and community. Each year, this heartfelt event brings together thousands of participants including donor families, transplant recipients, living donors, and […]

Denver Hosts Unforgettable 2026 Transplant Games of America

Team Rocky Mountain Shines on Home Turf in Transplant Games From June 18 to 23, 2026, the Mile High City hosted the Transplant Games of America, a six-day celebration that brings together transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, those awaiting transplant, medical professionals, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters from across the country and around the world. […]

What You Should Know About Pancreas Transplants

Pancreas transplants are among the rarest organ transplants performed each year. These procedures have become increasingly uncommon since 2004. There are different reasons for this, including difficulty in both the recovery and transplantation processes. Other available treatments that are less invasive than a transplant and strict criteria that limits the eligibility for many donors. What […]