Donation Essentials Blog
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 […]
What Does Volunteering Mean to You?
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: Embracing the Power of Service With National Volunteer Week around the corner, Donor Alliance is celebrating the incredible impact of its Advocates for Life volunteers. These dedicated advocates are the heart of the mission, inspiring others to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Donor Alliance advocate volunteers are the heart […]
#ShineALight for National Donate Life Month to illuminate the importance of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Join us this April 2025 as we #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month! This April, Coloradans and Wyomingites come together to #ShineALight for National Donate Life Month, honoring donors, celebrating recipients, and recognizing the nearly 1,300 of our neighbors who are currently waiting for lifesaving transplants. This national observance shines a light on the critical […]
Is There an Age Limit for Organ and Tissue Donation?
Our Advocates for Life say some of the most frequently asked questions they get from the public is, “is there an age limit for organ and tissue donation?” or “how old is too old to donate?” So, is There an Age Limit for Donation? Can You Be Too Old to Donate? The short answer is, […]
Recognize National Kidney Month This March: Raise Awareness & Become A Donor
National Kidney Month: Are you one of the 33% of People at Risk of Kidney Disease? March is National Kidney Month, and March 13th, 2025 marks World Kidney Day. Donor Alliance aims to spread awareness about kidney disease to save and heal more lives in Colorado and Wyoming. Donor Alliance is a nonprofit organization that […]
The Donate Life & Epic Program: MyChart Organ Donor Registration in Colorado and Wyoming
In Colorado and Wyoming, nearly 99% of donor registrations happen at the DMV when people get their driver license—but starting in 2025, MyChart organ donor registration will provide a new, convenient, and secure way to sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor! Thanks to a collaboration between Donate Life America, which manages the […]
What is the Time Frame for Transplanting Organs?
Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Saves Lives The lifesaving benefits of organ donation and transplantation are widely known and accepted. Many don’t realize how critical and complex the time frame for transplanting organs from donor to recipient can be. If you’re wondering how long organs are viable after death, the short answer is – that […]
National Donor Day: Spreading Love, Saving Lives
National Donor Day: Spreading Love, Saving Lives This February, Donor Alliance—a nonprofit dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation—celebrates more than just Valentine’s Day. It’s also National Donor Day, American Heart Month, and Black History Month, creating a meaningful opportunity to highlight love, awareness, and the power of community. […]
Honoring MLK’s Legacy: Striving for Equality in Organ Donation
Honoring MLK’s Legacy: The Lifesaving Impact of Diverse Donors on Martin Luther King Jr. Day On the third Monday of January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor the activist and Baptist pastor Martin Luther King, who, in the mid 50’s, led the movement to end racial segregation and counteract prejudice in the […]