Donation Essentials Blog
Can You Donate Your Organs and Body to Science? 5 Common Questions Answered
At Donor Alliance, we witness both the heartbreak of loss and the incredible hope that comes from organ, eye, and tissue donation. That hope fuels our mission to save lives by educating and inspiring people to register as donors. Through community outreach and education programs across Colorado and Wyoming, we answer tough questions and help […]
2017 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report – A year of gratitude, possibilities and hope 2017 was a significant year for organ and tissue donation in Colorado and Wyoming. Thanks to donors in our region, 407 people received lifesaving organ transplants. More than one million people added their names to the state donor registries. A record-breaking 1,752 tissue donors […]
The Need for Lifesaving Organ Transplants Affects all Communities
Here in Colorado and Wyoming, there are nearly 2,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. All communities are in need of life-saving organ transplants. Of those waiting, 42 percent belong to multicultural communities. Although organ transplant candidates are not matched based on race/ethnicity, transplant matches made within ethnic groups can be more compatible. That […]
Donor Alliance Employees Recognized by AOPO for Leading Efforts in Donation and Transplantation
At the 2018 Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) conference, two Donor Alliance employees received recognitions for their leading efforts in donation and transplantation. Jennifer Prinz, COO of Donor Alliance, was honored by receiving the AOPO/Cryolife Achievement Award. The award signifies an individual who has made significant personal or professional contributions to AOPO. Jennifer has […]
Done Vida ECO Busca Crear Conciencia sobre la Donación en Comunidades Multiculturales
Las comunidades multiculturales tienen una necesidad desproporcionada de trasplantes de órganos. Actualmente, el 58 por ciento de la lista de espera de trasplantes en los EE. UU. está compuesta por pacientes étnicamente diversos. Aquí en nuestra comunidad, la necesidad local refleja esta tendencia. De las casi 2,500 personas que están esperando un trasplante de órganos […]
Colorado DMV Opens New Driver License Office in Westminster
On Wednesday, July 18, the newest Colorado Driver License office opened in Westminster at 8464 Federal Boulevard. The Westminster office will be open from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. It is conveniently located next to an established Adams County Motor Vehicle Office, which processes title and registrations for vehicles. This office is expected to […]
2018 Donor Dash Breaks Records
On July 15th, Donor Alliance hosted the 19th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. A record breaking 6,419 registered participantsgathered to support and spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the lives of organ, […]
Donate Life ECHO – Increases Awareness about Donation Among Multicultural Communities
Multicultural communities are disproportionately in need for lifesaving organ transplants. Currently, 58 percent of the U.S. transplant waiting list is comprised of ethnically diverse patients. Here in our community, the local need mirrors that trend. Of the nearly 2,500 people waiting for an organ transplant in Colorado and Wyoming, 44 percent of them are ethnically […]
Donor Dash: Everything You Need to Know on Race Day
On Sunday, July 15, thousands of people from across the nation will gather with us at Denver’s Washington Park to supportorgan, eye and tissue donation at the 19th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is everything you need to know to help you prepare for race […]