Donation Essentials Blog
Celebrating life and hope this holiday season
This holiday season, Donor Alliance connected with communities throughout Colorado and Wyoming to share the life-saving message of organ, eye, and tissue donation. From twinkling tree lightings to festive parades, we reminded the community that the greatest gift we can give is the gift of life. A season of connection and community This December, our […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can You Donate Your Organs and Body to Science? 5 Common Questions Answered
At Donor Alliance, we witness both the heartbreak of loss and the incredible hope that comes from organ, eye, and tissue donation. That hope fuels our mission to save lives by educating and inspiring people to register as donors. Through community outreach and education programs across Colorado and Wyoming, we answer tough questions and help […]
How Many People are Organ Donors?
Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. If you’ve ever asked yourself how many people are organ donors in the United States, the answer shows we’ve come far and still have a long way to go. How many people are registered donors? Currently, 170 million Americans are registered as […]
Donor Dash 5K: Things to Know Before You Run!
The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5k is Right Around the Corner! The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5K is right around the corner! So, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 20, 2025, 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 […]