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 […]

How Many People are Organ Donors?

Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. If you’ve ever asked yourself how many people are organ donors in the United States, the answer shows we’ve come far and still have a long way to go. How many people are registered donors? Currently, 170 million Americans are registered as […]

Donor Dash 5K: Things to Know Before You Run!

The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5k is Right Around the Corner!  The 26th Annual Donor Dash 5K is right around the corner! So, mark your calendars for Sunday, July 20, 2025, and join us at Denver’s beautiful Washington Park. It’s a day filled with both purpose and community. Each year, this heartfelt event brings together […]

How to Get Your Donate Life License Plate in Colorado and Wyoming

You might not think twice about the license plate on the car in front of you, but sometimes, those few characters tell a story more powerful than a billboard ever could. The Donate Life license plate is a way to honor donors, celebrate recipients, and raise awareness of the importance of organ, eye and tissue […]

What are the Reasons I Should Become an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor?

Right now, nearly 1,300 people in Colorado and Wyoming are waiting for the call that could save their life, but not enough donors are registered to meet the need. It’s a question many people ask: “Why should I register as an organ donor?” The answer is simple. You can save and heal lives. Just one […]

Presumed Consent or Opt-Out: What does it mean?

You may have come across the term ‘presumed consent’ or ‘opt out’ in conversations about organ and tissue donation policies around the world. Countries like the United Kingdom have adopted this approach, where individuals are considered potential donors unless they explicitly opt out. In contrast, the United States follows an opt-in, first-person authorization system. This […]

Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!

It’s National Nurses Week! National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6 to May 12, honors the vital contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of our communities. In time of uncertainty, nurses have shown to be unwavering beacons of compassion. They’re often the solitary faces of comfort in hospitals when we need […]

Is Financial Assistance for Transplant Patients Available?

Is Financial Assistance for Transplant Patients Available? Organ transplants can be an expensive surgical procedure. For many transplant patients, covering the full cost of surgery and post-op care is not feasible out of pocket. Fortunately, there are resources and transplant patient financial aid programs they can turn to that can help pay for their procedure […]