News and Media Relations

October 4, 2024

CBS Colorado: Jake Thompson & His Legacy

Donor Alliance and its Advocate volunteer, Judy Thompson, sit down with CBS Colorado to discuss raising awareness about organ and tissue donation to save and heal more lives in our community. Judy's son, Jake, was able to save six lives through organ donation.

September 6, 2024

People on the Move: Dan Lebovitz Hired at Donor Alliance

Dan Lebovitz, M.D. has joined Donor Alliance as Chief Medical Officer. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lebovitz brings an extensive background in organ donation, transplantation and pediatric critical care.

August 15, 2024

Consider being an organ donor; you can save many lives

According to Donor Alliance, there are nearly 1,300 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Colorado and Wyoming. About 50 percent of those on the waitlist are people of color.

July 24, 2024

25 Years at the Donor Dash

David Legg is a liver recipient and has been a part of Donor Alliance's annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk for 25 years. His story connects people to the mission of saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation.

July 23, 2024

Keeler: Trevor Story returned to Denver, but it was Rockies fan, transplant survivor who rocked Coors Field

Thomas Williams’ story got more screen time at Coors Field than Trevor Story. How crazy is that?

“I did?” Thomas asked with a grin after throwing out the first pitch for Rockies-Red Sox on Monday at Coors Field, the night Story, the former Colorado All-Star, returned to 20th and Blake. “That’s awesome. That’s so funny. I didn’t expect it at all. I miss him. I hope he gets better.”

For Williams, each day is better than the last. A chain of blessings that runs across three time zones, 25 years and two hearts.

July 23, 2024

Un lanzamiento por la vida: celebrando 25 años del trasplante de corazón de Thomas Williams

Hace 25 años, Thomas Williams recibió un trasplante de corazón cuando tenía solo seis meses de nacido.

July 22, 2024

Donor Dash held in Denver, CBS Colorado anchor Michael Spencer explains why he participated

Donor Alliance's annual 5K run/walk honors, celebrates and recognizes all those impacted by organ and tissue donation.

July 19, 2024

Donor Alliance set hold its annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk

CBS Colorado spoke to Melody Connett, a donor mom, who helped Donor Alliance prepare for its 25th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk.

July 12, 2024

25 years of Donor Dash!

Donor Alliance appeared on CBS Colorado to discuss how its annual 5K run/walk has evolved over the last 25 years into a "community" for those touched by organ and tissue donation.

May 31, 2024

People Magazine – Parents of Girl Who Died After Swing Accident Say Her ‘Heart is Beating Somewhere’ Thanks to Organ Donation

The parents of a 5-year-old girl who died after a swing got wrapped around her neck say it gives them comfort to know a part of her lives on and has helped save lives.

May 31, 2024

9NEWS – Fort Collins parents honor 5-year-old daughter’s life through organ donation

“I am proud of my daughter,” Aurora Masters' mother said. “I was already proud, but she's still giving, and that helps me a little bit.”

May 3, 2024

Colorado Community Media – Harmonica jam sessions help Highlands Ranch lung transplant recipient, others, to heal

A weekly gathering of harmonica players is more than just music for Dean Hutto. It’s a reminder he was given a second chance at life.