Donation Essentials Blog
Strengthening the Future of Organ Donation and Transplantation
Donor Alliance and LifeSource Announce New Partnership Donor Alliance and LifeSource have announced a new partnership to strengthen organ donation and transplantation through the creation of a system organization: Vital Impact Health Group. This partnership brings together two high-performing nonprofit organ procurement organizations to deepen collaboration, share leading practices, strengthen quality and consistency, and continue improving in service of patients, donor […]
2017 Rose Parade Float Rider – Jeff Leone
This year, we are honored to have Jeff Leone represent us at the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Jeff is traveling from Denver to escort the 15th annual Donate Life Rose Parade float on January 1. Jeff will be joined by 24 other individuals from around the country whose lives have also been impacted […]
Finding Triumph in Tragedy: Honoring My Sons Gift of Life
Join me in raising awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation this holiday season as I honor my son’s gift of life. By Kelli Jantz, Donor Mother I lost my son when he was just 14 years old. Jake was my youngest and loved the things that many teenage boys do: sports, playing X-Box and […]
Coroner’s Corner: Q&A With Albany Co. WY Coroner Jennifer Graham
When did you know you wanted to become a coroner? I attempted to intern with the Albany County Coroner in 2003. When I met with Julie Heggie she ended up offering me a job. After watching her assist the families through these difficult times, I knew that this was something that I wanted to do. […]
Advocate Spotlight: Judy Thompson
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 Judy […]
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 […]