Donation Essentials Blog

June 6, 2025

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 […]

May 9, 2019

For Mom: Three Donation and Transplantation Books Perfect for Mother’s Day

May is finally here bringing blue skies, perfect spring days for hiking, barbeques and yes, Mother’s Day. Finding the perfect gift for mom is no easy task, so we have a few ideas for you to show your mom how much she means to you and say thank you for all she does. Three Perfect […]

May 3, 2019

Growing Awareness and Support Through Another Successful National Donate Life Month

As we close out this year’s National Donate Life Month (NDLM), the team at Donor Alliance is incredibly thankful for the amazing partnerships, immense support and strong advocates throughout the month of April who helped make the month a huge success in Colorado and Wyoming. NDLM aims to encourage Americans to sign up to be […]

April 26, 2019

Hollywood Isn’t Reality – Fact Checking New Netflix Series, Chambers

Have you heard of the new horror series streaming on Netflix, Chambers? Maybe you’ve even started watching it. If not, the basic premise is a heart recipient takes on sinister characteristics of her donor. It stars Uma Thurman. While Hollywood is full of entertainment, it’s not always full of facts. Story lines centered around donation […]

April 22, 2019

Semana Nacional del Trasplante Pediátrico: Terminando la Lista de Espera del Trasplante Pediátrico

Qué es La Semana Nacional de Trasplantes Pediátricos es un tiempo para hablar sobre el trabajo innovador que realizan nuestros socios clínicos, honrar a las familias de donantes cuyos hijos han salvado y sanado vidas a través de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos y un tiempo para que las familias receptoras compartan su […]

April 10, 2019

YOU Can Shine A Light On Donation at Home For Blue & Green Day!

On Friday, April 12th, supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation across the United States will celebrate National Blue & Green Day as part of National Donate Life Month! Why it’s Important: Today there are nearly 115,000 people in the U.S. awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant and millions more awaiting lifesaving and healing tissue grafts. […]

March 28, 2019

What is a Donate Life flag raising ceremony and what does it mean?

Have you ever seen a Donate Life flag raising ceremony? Ever wondered what the Donate Life flag represents? In this post, we’re breaking down what the ceremony means and why they are held, what the flag stands for, and how you can continue to show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donate […]

March 28, 2019

Colorado and Wyoming Shine A Light on Donation for National Donate Life Month

#ShowYourHeart for National Donate Life Month this April and help shine a light on donation! As part of the #ShowYourHeart Project, Donor Alliance teamed up with area hospitals and organizations to help spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. You’re encouraged to get involved and show your support for the nearly 2,000 people in […]

March 28, 2019

Colorado y Wyoming se Iluminan en Apoyo a La Donacion durante el Mes Nacional de la Donacion

#MuestraTuCorazon en el Mes Nacional de la Donación este Abril y enciende una luz por la donación! Como parte del proyecto #MuestraTuCorazon, Donor Alliance se asoció con hospitales y organizaciones del área para ayudar a difundir el mensaje de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos. Te invitamos a participar y mostrar tu apoyo a […]