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 […]
Staff Spotlight: Joyleen Helcoski
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: Joyleen Helcoski Position: Aftercare Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: 5 […]
Broncos Coach Takes Donate Life Message to the Field
Denver Broncos Coach Eric Studesville is showing his support for organ, eye and tissue donation by wearing these custom Donate Life Colorado shoes when the Broncos take on the Miami Dolphins in December 3rd. It’s part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative designed to raise awareness for causes close to the players and […]
Donor Alliance honored for best practices in Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award categories
Donor Alliance was recognized for best practices within the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award categories of Measurement, Analysis and Knowledge Management (category 4) and Operations (category 6).
Get the Facts: Does saying “yes” to becoming an organ donor affect the medical care I receive?
Many people that have never considered organ donation or have delayed registering to become a donor do so because of inaccurate information or assumptions about organ donation and transplantation. One of the most common myths is that a person’s decision to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor affects the level of medical care […]
Video: Ellen Stoddard Keyes – Donor Mother
Have you ever donated a dollar or more to the Emily Keyes – John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund? The fund bears the name of Ellen’s daughter Emily. In the midst of an unthinkable tragedy, Emily was able to donate the gift of sight. It’s a fact Ellen is very proud of. […]
Donor Alliance Community Outreach and Public Education Efforts Recognized with Local and National Awards
Last week, the Donor Alliance team was honored at the 2017 Donate Life America (DLA) Pinnacle Awards, taking home honors in the media and innovation categories for our National Donate Life Month Trees for Life initiative, and in the affinity category for our “Heroes Say Yes!” partnership with the Grand Junction Rockies. The Trees for […]
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles Awarded Donate Life America Silver Level Donor Designation Rate Award
This week, the Donate Life America Silver Level Donor Designation Rate Award was presented to Mike Dixon, Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles of Colorado. Every year, awards are given to the three states with the highest donor designation rates (DDR) in the country. DDRs are determined by the percentage of state ID, driver […]
Donor Alliance Reports on 2016 Successes; Highlights the Staff and Volunteers That Made It Possible
Last month we published our annual report that takes an in-depth look at “The Faces of Donor Alliance.” Each member of our team is dedicated to maximizing the gift of life. Our organization and our staff adhere to the highest medical and ethical standards: respectfully working with the families of organ and tissue donors, maintaining […]