Donor Alliance Staff Spotlight, June 2023: Valeria Munchmeyer
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 share who we are and why we work at…
Marc Henning – Gift of Life Story
Cadet Marc Henning was a senior at the U.S. Air Force Academy, served as head manager of the Falcon football team, and was active in Engineers Without Borders. He was developing into a genuinely liked and respected leader….
Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!
Communities the world looked for new and unique ways to thank nurses throughout the last couple of years. These individuals are often the only compassionate faces we see in hospitals when we are in the most need. Many…
Advocate Spotlight: Tim Atkinson
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…
Can You Have an Open Casket After Organ Donation?
We hear a lot of myths about donation. One of the most common myths is that deceased donors can’t have an open casket funeral after organ donation. The facts: Donors are always treated with the utmost respect and…
Older Americans Month: Am I Too Old To Be A Donor?
May Is Older Americans Month. The question of whether or not someone is too old to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor is one we hear frequently. Too many times people will automatically rule themselves out…
How are patients selected to receive a transplant?
Organ allocation policy in the U.S. – How are patient’s selected to receive a transplant? The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization that contracts with the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services…
What is the Time Frame for Transplanting Organs?
Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Saves Lives The lifesaving benefits of organ donation and transplantation are widely known and accepted. Many don’t realize how critical and complex the time frame for transplanting organs from donor to recipient can…
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor?
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor? Many people wonder if their family can override their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor after death. In short, the answer is no. Let’s talk…
Donor Alliance Staff Spotlight, April 2023: Travis Kinder
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 share who we are and why we work at…