Donation Essentials Blog

April 29, 2026

Carrying Them With Us: How Donor Families Keep Their Loved Ones Close on Donor Remembrance Day

On April 30th, the donation community comes together for Donor Remembrance Day, a national day of tribute to those who gave the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Organized by the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), this day invites families of donors, donor recipients, and supporters to pause, honor, and share […]

July 31, 2015

Thousands Celebrate the Gift of Life at 2015 Donor Dash

On July 19th, Donor Alliance hosted the 16th Annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. More than 4,600 registered participants gathered to support and spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ, […]