Donation Essentials Blog

October 13, 2025

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.

November 6, 2019

2018 Annual Report

2018 was a year of many accomplishments. We have been on a performance excellence journey, increasing the donor designation rate and saving lives every day.

November 6, 2019

Mes del Recuerdo: Recordando a todos los Donantes de Órganos y Tejidos este Noviembre

Noviembre es también conocido como el “Mes de Recuerdo” por las comunidades cristianas, un tiempo para recordar a aquellos que han fallecido. A lolargo del mes, se conmemoran diferentes celebraciones en comunidades de todo el mundo dedicadas a mantener la memoria viva de aquellos que ya no están con nosotros. Estas fechas tan especiales incluyen: […]

October 30, 2019

Month of Remembrance: Remembering Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors this November

The Month of Remembrance November is often referred to as the “month of remembrance” in Christian communities, a time to remember those that have passed on. Sprinkled throughout the month are observances celebrated throughout different communities around the world dedicated to keeping their memories alive. Many Observances All Saints Day: November 1st is All Saints […]

September 30, 2019

Hundreds Celebrate Life at the 1st Annual Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt 2019 On Saturday, September 21st in Downtown Casper, Wyoming, hundreds gathered to celebrate life at the 1st Annual Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt! The participants came together to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrate the lives of organ, eye and tissue recipients; and recognize those who continue to wait […]

September 26, 2019

Advocate Spotlight: Kathy Lechuga

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 […]

September 25, 2019

Staff Spotlight: Shane Oakley

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 let you learn more about who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. As an Organ Recovery Coordinator at Donor Alliance, Shane Oakley helps […]

September 24, 2019

Reconociendo a aquellos que ayudan a hacer la diferencia: Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV

Sobre la Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV: La Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV, celebrada la semana del 23 de septiembre del 2019, es un momento para reconocer y agradecer a las oficinas de Licencias de Conducir (Driver Licenses Ofices) del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV) en Colorado y a Servicios al Conductor (Driver […]

September 23, 2019

National DMV Appreciation Week: Recognize Those That Help Make a Difference

The Observance: National DMV Appreciation Week is a time to thank and recognize and those that help make a difference at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver License offices in Colorado and Driver Services partners in Wyoming for their commitment to supporting Donor Alliance’s mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation and […]