Donation Essentials Blog
Liver Awareness Month
What You Should Know About Liver Transplants Did you know that just over 100 people in our area are waiting for a liver transplant? Across the United States, more than 9,000 people are waiting for a new liver. Behind each of those numbers is a person: a teacher, a neighbor, a grandparent, a friend. Liver […]
One Simple Choice at the DMV Can Save Lives: Donor Alliance Launches “Check the Box” Campaign
There’s a moment at the DMV that holds more power than many realize. Between updating our address and choosing a photo, there’s a small box asking if we want to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor. For many Coloradans, that box represents something much bigger than a simple yes or no, it’s a chance […]
Día de los Muertos: Honoring those who have saved lives through donation
The Meaning of Día de los Muertos Día de los Muertos (Day of Death), has become a vibrant celebration that brings together culture, tradition, and community. This Mexican holiday honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away, celebrating their lives with color, music, and offerings. Rather than seeing death as an end, Día de […]
Organ Donation Terms We Don’t Use and Why
How certain words are used can have a significant impact, especially when it comes to organ, eye and tissue donation. This list provides guidelines around which organ donation terms to avoid and the most appropriate terminology to use instead.
Quick Organ and Tissue Transplant History
Organ and tissue transplantation in the U.S. has a long, groundbreaking history dating back over 150 years. From the first skin graft in 1869 to the first successful kidney transplant in 1954, medical advances have transformed the way lives are saved and healed every day. We’ll explore milestones in organ, eye and tissue donation that […]
Breaking Barriers, Saving Lives: Organ Donation in the Indian American Community
Organ Donation Within Our Indian American Community By: Nandhana Vivek Organ transplantation is the gold standard for patients with end-stage organ failure, and its impact is nothing short of extraordinary¹. Did you know that: One organ donor can save up to eight lives.² One tissue donor can heal and save up to 75 lives.² Yet, […]
Can transplanted organs be donated again?
What if healthy organs could save more than one life? For some on the waiting list for kidney and liver transplants, that dream could become a reality with some transplanted organs now able to be donated again
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 […]
How Many People are Organ Donors?
Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. If you’ve ever asked yourself how many people are organ donors in the United States, the answer shows we’ve come far and still have a long way to go. How many people are registered donors? Currently, 170 million Americans are registered as […]