Donation Essentials Blog
Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!
It’s National Nurses Week! National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6 to May 12, honors the vital contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of our communities. In time of uncertainty, nurses have shown to be unwavering beacons of compassion. They’re often the solitary faces of comfort in hospitals when we need […]
Kicking Off the Show Your Heart Project in Wyoming
Join Donor Alliance and the Natrona County Library for the launch of the Show Your Heart Project in Wyoming! April is National Donate Life Month and now is the time to show your heart in support of the nearly 200 people in Wyoming currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Did you know that anyone, regardless […]
Donor Alliance Partners with IndyCar Driver / Donor Brother Stefan Wilson
Donor Alliance is very excited to announce our partnership with IndyCar Driver, Donor Brother and Colorado resident Stefan Wilson. For Wilson, the driver of the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives Andretti Autosport Honda Indy car, donation and transplantation is a cause that hits close to home. Stefan’s older brother Justin died tragically in a racing accident in […]
Advocate Spotlight: Dana Rojas
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 Dana […]
Staff Spotlight: Karley Beddoe
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. Name: Karley Beddoe Position: Tissue Donor Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: […]
American Heart Month: Nearly Four Thousand Americans Waiting for Heart Transplants
February is American Heart Month. It is likely that you know someone who has been affected by heart disease with more than two thousand Americans dying every day of cardiovascular disease. There are currently nearly four thousand Americans waiting for a lifesaving heart transplant, nearly 100 of which are in Colorado and Wyoming. Eva Krynovich […]
Fact or Fiction: Do TV shows accurately portray organ, eye and tissue donation?
Before Grey’s Anatomy and The Good Doctor, there was ER and House M.D. For years, hospital and police dramas have been a prime-time television staple. While most popular TV series consult with real medical professionals to be able to realistically represent health-related storylines, that doesn’t always mean it’s medically accurate. TV dramas can only handle […]
Staff Spotlight: Valerie Toth
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. Name: Valerie Toth Position: Quality Assurance Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: […]
Advocate Spotlight: Elissa Flaumenhaft
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 Elissa […]