Donation Essentials Blog

June 2, 2026

Team Rocky Mountain Is Headed to the Transplant Games

Denver Is Hosting the World’s Largest Celebration of Life From June 18 to 23, 2026, the Mile High City will host the Transplant Games of America, a six-day celebration that brings together transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, those awaiting transplant, medical professionals, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters from across the country and around the world. […]

August 11, 2017

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 […]

July 28, 2017

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, […]

July 28, 2017

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, […]

July 28, 2017

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.

July 27, 2017

Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Parade Day 2017

On a bright and hot July 11, 2017, Donate Life Wyoming joined other Casper groups to “Stirrup Some Fun” in the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Annual Parade. Advocates and volunteers gathered from all over Wyoming, donning cowboy hats and University of Wyoming t-shirts to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation. Cayde […]

July 21, 2017

Heart Recipient rides in the “Daddy of ’em all!”

Cheyenne Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo, truly the “Daddy of ’em all”, included a special cowboy again this year. Ryan Rochlitz, a CFD Alum and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, competed again this year. He shared his story of receiving a life-saving gift. Ryan says, “People may not think about registering to be […]

July 13, 2017

Donor Dash: What You Need to Know for Race Day

On Sunday, July 16, thousands of people will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 18th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is what you need to know to help you prepare for race day: Arrive Early! We’re […]

June 15, 2017

Organ Donation Allows Grateful Dad to Spend Father’s Day with His Sons

By Douglas Carlson, liver transplant recipient As a recipient of a life-saving liver transplant, when Father’s Day rolls around each year and I’m spending time – that I wasn’t sure I was going to get to have – with my sons, I like to reflect on my second chance at life, and to be thankful […]