Donation Essentials Blog
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Strengthening the Future of Organ Donation and Transplantation
Donor Alliance and LifeSource Announce New Partnership Donor Alliance and LifeSource have announced a new partnership to strengthen organ donation and transplantation through the creation of a system organization: Vital Impact Health Group. This partnership brings together two high-performing nonprofit organ procurement organizations to deepen collaboration, share leading practices, strengthen quality and consistency, and continue improving in service of patients, donor […]
Who Can’t Be an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor?
Donor Alliance is often asked who can’t be an organ, eye and tissue donor. The short answer is, everyone has the potential to be an organ, eye and tissue donor! Even if you have a chronic illness or health condition when you pass away, you still may be able to give the gift of life […]
Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!
It’s National Nurses Week! National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6-12, 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 it most. Their […]
Carrying Them With Us: How Donor Families Keep Their Loved Ones Close on Donor Remembrance Day
On April 30th, the donation community comes together for Donor Remembrance Day, a national day of tribute to those who gave the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Organized by the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), this day invites families of donors, donor recipients, and supporters to pause, honor, and share […]
What is a Donate Life flag raising ceremony and what does it mean?
It’s the start of National Donate Life Month, which means across Colorado and Wyoming, a blue and green flag rises above hospitals, schools, city halls and community spaces. Flag raisings mark the start of a month dedicated to honoring donors, celebrating transplant recipients and recognizing those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. They’re […]
#ShineALight for National Donate Life Month to illuminate the importance of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Join us this April 2026 as we #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month! This April, Coloradans and Wyomingites come together to #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month 2026, honoring donors, celebrating recipients, and recognizing our 1,300 neighbors who are currently waiting for lifesaving transplants. This national observance shines a light on the critical need for […]