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 […]
National Minority Donor Awareness Week
Observed annually, National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1 – 7) was created to increase awareness of the need for more organ, eye, and tissue donors, especially among minorities. This special observance honors minorities who have been donors, and encourages others to register as donors as organ, eye and tissue donors. In addition, this observance […]
IN THE NEWS: The top organ, eye and tissue donation stories from around the nation in July
July’s biggest organ, eye and tissue donation news and stories from around Colorado, Wyoming and the U.S.: Donor Alliance’s Donor Dash holds special meaning for Eric Studesville In partnering with Donor Alliance, which sponsors the Donor Dash, Studesville found an outlet to help their memory live on. “I wanted to do something to continue the […]
Donor Dash 2017: Thousands Gather at Denver’s Washington Park to Celebrate the Gift of Life
On July 16, Donor Alliance hosted the 18th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the lives of organ, eye and tissue recipients; and recognizes those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. This year, […]
Video: Heart Recipient Writes Children’s Book
Receiving a heart transplant at just 2 years of age, Syriah wanted to give back. Working with her teacher at Northglenn High School, Syriah wrote a children’s book to help kids like her who were facing a transplant. Syriah presented that book along with others written by her classmates to the Transplant Center at Children’s […]
Advocate Spotlight: Noel Morris
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 Noel, […]
Staff Spotlight: Kristi Colton
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: Kristi Colton Position: Recruiter Years at Donor Alliance: 1 year, […]
A Mother Hears Her Son’s Heartbeat In the Woman Whose Life He Saved
After 24 years, Judi, a Donor Mother from Fort Collins, gets to hear her son’s heart beating in the woman whose life he saved through organ donation. An incredibly powerful moment all made possible because of Shane’s heroic donation. We were so incredibly honored to be a part of this incredible day.
Get the Facts: Are My Family or My Estate Ever Charged for Donation?
Many of those waiting may never get a second chance at life as it is estimated that every day in the U.S. 22 patients die because of the lack of donor organs. Many people who have never considered organ donation or have delayed registering to become a donor do so because of inaccurate information or […]