Donation Essentials Blog
Will My Family Ever Be Charged for Organ Donation?
Many people wonder if their family or estate are ever charged for organ donation. The truth is that donation comes at no cost to loved ones, and all expenses associated with the recovery are fully covered. Families and estates never take on any costs when a loved one becomes a donor. Your local, federally designated […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation: Information and Resources
As we continue to fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many residents have had questions about the impact on organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To help offer some insight and guidance, below we have key information from our area and links to additional resources. We’ll continually post updates on the coronavirus and organ and […]
Aftercare: Conectando a Familias de Donantes y Receptores
Parte dos de tres de nuestra serie “Aftercare” Muchos miembros de la familia de donantes y receptores han expresado lo significativo que es comunicarse y conectarse entre sí. Donor Alliance fomenta la correspondencia entre las familias de donantes y los receptores, y se enorgullece en ayudar a facilitar estas conexiones siempre que sea posible. “Apoyar […]
#InTheNews: Uterine Transplants
One of the biggest stories in organ donation and transplantation so far this year has been the story of Jennifer Gobrecht, the second woman in the U.S. to have a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. You may have seen her story featured in any number of major news outlets across the country, including the […]
Aftercare: Answering Common Aftercare Questions
Part Three of Three in our “Aftercare” Series To wrap up our “Aftercare” series, we’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions donor families have for our Aftercare department. The fact is, many donor families ask common questions. From answering these questions to providing tools and resources, to facilitating communication between recipients and donor […]
Wyoming Driver License Has a New Look and a New Heart Donation Symbol
This year, Wyomingites will see a new look for their driver license and state identification cards. Wyoming recently adopted this new version, showcasing Devil’s Tower on the front and the state capitol on the back. The goal was to make these forms of identification more secure and unique to the beautiful state. The licenses and […]
Advocate Spotlight: Anne Bina
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates 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 volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. This month, we’re […]
Staff Spotlight: Samantha Finke
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. Meet Samantha Finke, a Family Support Coordinator in Northern Colorado for Donor Alliance. In that […]
Hospitales Locales, Familias y Donantes Salvan Número Récord de Vidas a Través de la Donación en el 2019
2019 es el Año Más Exitoso Registrado para la Donación de Órganos y Tejidos — Colorado y Wyoming Donor Alliance, la organización sin fines de lucro designada a nivel federal que facilita la donación de órganos y tejidos en Colorado y la mayor parte de Wyoming, registró el año más exitoso que la región ha […]