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 […]
Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?
Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation Organ transplantation is a remarkable medical procedure. It involves surgically replacing a failing or damaged organ in one individual with a healthy organ from another individual, showcasing the remarkable potential of modern medicine to extend the gift of existence. Many people wonder: does race matter in organ […]
Advocate Spotlight: Andrea Ogg
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this advocate […]
How Many Lives Can One Organ Donor Save? Impact of Organ Donation
Did you know that ONE organ donor can save up to eight lives and ONE tissue donor can save and heal up to 75 lives? The act of donating an organ embodies kindness and generosity, capable of bringing about significant positive changes in the lives of those in need. Curious about the extent of the […]
Join Us for the 25th Annual Donor Dash
On Sunday, July, 21, thousands of people from across the country will gather with Donor Alliance at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ and tissue donation at the 25th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. Participants of all ages will come together to honor heroic donors and their families, celebrate alongside transplant recipients and recognize the […]
A Heartfelt Journey: Young Man Returns to Colorado to Celebrate 25th Heart Transplant Anniversary
Young Man Returns to Colorado to Celebrate 25th Heart Transplant Anniversary Each year, Donor Alliance brings the Colorado community together to honor the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation at the Donor Dash 5k run/walk. In its 25th year, the annual event celebrates the lives of recipients, honors donors and their families and recognizes those […]
Organ Transplant Among Multicultural Communities
Organ Transplant Among Multicultural Communities Organ transplantation is a critical, lifesaving procedure that can be successful regardless of the ethnicity of the donor and recipient. However, the chance of longer-term survival may be greater if the donor and recipient share a similar genetic background. Does Race or Ethnicity Matter in Organ Transplantation? When it comes […]
Tattoos: More Than Just Skin Deep
Tattoos may only be skin deep, but the reasons behind certain tattoos can go much deeper. For those connected to organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation, the meaning behind their tattoos represents life & many get organ donation tattoos. Tattooing the skin as a means of personal expression is a practice that connects us […]
How Kidney Donation Gave this Father and Son More Time Together – Father’s Day 2024
When a kidney donation is the only option. How did Kevin and his son, Ryan, gain more time together through kidney donation? Kevin Harris faced kidney disease for years. When two people made the decision to be living donors, it turned Kevin’s wait for a kidney into hope. Thanks to altruistic organ donors, Kevin was […]