Donation Essentials Blog
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.
September is National DMV Appreciation Month
National DMV Appreciation Month occurs in September each year and is a time for the Donate Life Community to say thank you and show its appreciation of DMV partners across the country through national and local events and outreach. This is a time where we say “thank-you” to the DMV and Driver Services staff in […]
Staff Spotlight: Carolyn Brinson
We’re so proud to work with each and every one of our staff members here at Donor Alliance. In our Staff Spotlight, we like to take a minute to share who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Carolyn Brinson. Carolyn is an HR Generalist at Donor […]
Advocate Spotlight: Tracy Sanders
Donor Alliance Advocates for Life are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our Advocates have their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this Advocate Spotlight, meet […]
Grupos multiculturales y la donación: ¿Importa la raza en los trasplantes de órganos?
La necesidad de trasplantes de órganos que salvan vidas afecta a todas las comunidades independientemente de su origen étnico, edad y sexo. Sin embargo, cuando se habla sobre la raza y trasplantes, existe una necesidad mayor de trasplantes de órganos en las comunidades de color y una necesidad prevalente en nuestra región—y a nivel nacional— […]
Thousands Celebrate the Gift of Life: 22nd Annual Donor Dash Event
Nearly 3,000 people from all across the country came together to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients and recognize those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant for the 22nd Annual Donor Dash event. While the 5K Run for Life portion of the event […]
Disability Benefits After an Organ Transplant
When it comes to disability benefits after receiving a lifesaving organ transplant, many have questions. We’re breaking down all you need to know to qualify and apply for disability benefits post-transplant. Organ transplants are life changing, but it’s imperative that transplant recipients pace their return to normal activities. A slow return to normal activities can […]
Advocate Spotlight: Tiffany Davis
Donor Alliance Advocates for Life are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our Advocates have their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this Advocate Spotlight, meet […]
Staff Spotlight: Chad Skurdahl
We’re so proud to work with each and every one of our staff members here at Donor Alliance. In our Staff Spotlight, we like to take a minute to share who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Chad Skurdahl, an Organ Recovery Specialist. In this role, […]