News and Media Relations
Casper Man’s Inspiring Story of How He Became a Heart Recipient – My Country 95.5 – Casper, WY
How would you like to go to the doctor and find out your heart is only doing 10% of its work. That's what happened to this Casper man who shared his inspiring story about the difference being a heart recipient has made in his life.
Man Runs Marathon in Every State to Honor Late Brother – KUSA – Denver, CO
50 full or half marathons in 50 states: It's been an eight-year journey for Tom Susco, culminating this past weekend at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Denver Half Marathon, but he wasn't on this journey alone.
11 News Employees Walk Donor Dash 5K in Honor of Dustin Cuzick – KKTV – Colorado Springs, CO
Trading dress shoes for sneakers, a throng of past and present KKTV employees walked the Donor Dash 5K Sunday in honor of Dustin Cuzick.
Organ Donation is Best Tribute to Late KKTV Reporter – Colorado Springs Gazette – Colorado Springs, CO
Dustin has been a staple at KKTV for a decade, working as a photographer, a reporter, an anchor, and most recently an investigative reporter, working side-by-side with me on our 11 Call for Action team. I wanted to take this time to talk with you about a cause that Dustin was very passionate about: Donate Life.
20th Annual Donor Dash Underway in Denver’s Washington Park – KUSA – Denver, CO
Now in its 20th year, Donor Alliance hopes this year’s edition of the Donor Dash 5K run/walk will top last year’s record-breaking attendance of nearly 6,500 race participants.
20th Annual Donor Dash – Front Range Focus – Denver, CO
Lori Lynn Barker talks with Ryan Harris, former Denver Bronco and son of an organ recipient, and Andrea Smith, with Donor Alliance, about the upcoming 20th annual Donor Dash.
Donor Dash Highlights the Importance of Organ Donation – KUSA – Denver, CO
The event takes place on Sunday, July 21. The event brings together organ recipients and donor families to celebrate the importance of organ donation.
Runner to Complete Her First BOLDERBoulder Since Liver Transplant – ABC 7 – Denver, CO
Kathy will be running her twelfth BOLDERBoulder this year, but this time around, it’s got a special meaning all because of something that happened back in January. “I got a phone call right when I came home and they said, ‘We have a liver. You have to come in for surgery’ and I was shocked and I couldn’t believe it,” she remembered.
#ShowYourHeart For Donate Life Month – CBS 4 – Denver, CO
#ShowYourHeart For Donate Life Month. April is Donate Life month, and it's a time for you to "#ShowYourHeart."
When It Comes to Organ Donation More Heroes Are Needed Across Colorado – Greeley Tribune – Greeley, CO
Four years ago, Jaclyn Prybella didn’t know the man she loved was a hero, but today she’s unafraid to call him exactly that – a hero. See, Tyler Martin made a decision that would change the lives of four people across Colorado, and on this day Prybella was honoring that decision. Young and healthy, Martin wasn’t shy about his wishes when it came to helping others. If anything ever happened to him, his organs were to be donated.
Loveland Man Thriving After Three Liver Transplants – Loveland Reporter Herald – Loveland, CO
Loveland resident Dennis Gibson lived to see the births of four grandchildren, to watch two of his children get married, to travel and to enjoy life because of three liver transplants. Without them, he would not have survived.
Organ Donation Saves Lives – KREX FOX 4 – Grand Junction, CO
April is National Donate Life Month and Friday, April 12th is National Blue and Green Day, which is all about encouraging people to become registered organ donors. Costa Vida, a Mexican restaurant here in Grand Junction off of Patterson, hosted an event for National Blue and Green Day.