Transplantation Science: A FREE Program for Grades 7-12
School is in full swing in Colorado and students are getting ready to go back after Labor Day in Wyoming! At Donor Alliance, we know that teachers have been working hard for weeks: setting up classrooms, planning curriculum and looking for new and innovative ways to teach students about their content. For those innovative teachers […]
Tissue Recipient Meets His Donor’s Mother
Tissue Recipient Meets His Donor’s Mother AlloSource and Donor Alliance worked together to introduce Phil, a cartilage recipient, to his donor’s mother, Annette. A former Division I soccer player and active father, Phil attributes his mobility to the generosity of his tissue donor, Marcos. Read the full story of Marcos, Phil and Annette here.
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness: Wyoming
In 2017, we conducted a study examining Colorado and Wyoming residents’ awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some of the results on Donation Essentials. Our goal is to address and educate the public on the donation process, barriers to registration and all of the ways […]
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness: Colorado
In 2017, we conducted a study examining Colorado and Wyoming residents’ awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some of the results on Donation Essentials. Our goal is to address and educate the public on the donation process, barriers to registration and all of the ways […]
Team Rocky Mountain Excels at Transplant Games of America 2018
The Donate Life Transplant Games of America were held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 2-7, 2018. Occurring every two years, the games bring together people all around the nation who have been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Representing Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, Team Rocky Mountain, was comprised of 25 […]
La Necesidad de Trasplantes de Órganos Afecta a todas las Comunidades
En Colorado y Wyoming, cerca de 2,500 personas esperando un trasplante de órganos que les salve la vida. De los que esperan, el 42 por ciento pertenece a comunidades multiculturales. Se ha encontrado que los trasplantes realizados entre los mismos grupos étnicos pueden ser más compatibles. Por eso es tan importante que más personas se […]
Staff Spotlight: Mandy Bock
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. Mandy Bock, Donor Alliance’s Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator is probably […]
Advocate Spotlight: Sydney Rhodes
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of registering as organ, eye and tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. This month, we are featuring Sydney […]