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, […]
Can transplanted organs be donated again?
What if healthy organs could save more than one life? For some on the waiting list for kidney and liver transplants, that dream could become a reality with some transplanted organs now able to be donated again
Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?
Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation Organ transplantation is a remarkable medical procedure. It involves surgically replacing a failing or damaged organ in one individual with a healthy organ from another individual, showcasing the remarkable potential of modern medicine to extend the gift of existence. Many people wonder: Does race matter in organ […]
Thousands Celebrate Life at the 26th Annual Donor Dash
On Sunday, July 20th, 2025, in Denver’s Washington Park, nearly 5,000 people gathered to celebrate life at the 26th 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 […]