Donation Essentials Blog
Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?
Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation More than 1,300 people in Colorado and Wyoming are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant right now, a need that disproportionately affects communities of color. That gap raises a question: does race actually matter when it comes to organ transplants? Short answer: Organ transplant candidates are never […]
Aftercare: Recursos para las familias de donantes
Recursos para las Familias de Donantes (Primera parte de tres de nuestra seria “Aftercare”) Los miembros de la familia de los donantes son el corazón y el alma de nuestra misión en Donor Alliance. A través de su cooperación y apoyo durante uno de los momentos más trágicos de sus vidas, las familias donantes juegan […]
Staff Spotlight: Brittany Jones
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. As an Administrative Assistant at the Donor Alliance Recovery Center, Brittany Jones supports the facilities […]
Advocate Spotlight: Sandy Berg
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 […]
Join us in celebrating the gift of life at events across Colorado and Wyoming this holiday season!
This season join us and residents across Colorado and Wyoming whose lives have been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation to celebrate the gift of life. With community parades across the two-state area, there are plenty of opportunities to show your support and help raise awareness for donation and transplantation!
Eye Donation Month: Honoring the Gift of Sight
The History: Did you know that November is Eye Donation Month? The month was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Eye Donation Month has since been used as an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of signing up to be an eye, organ and tissue donor, and about cornea donation and […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]