2018 Annual Report
2018 was a year of many accomplishments. We have been on a performance excellence journey, increasing the donor designation rate and saving lives every day.
Month of Remembrance: Remembering Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors this November
November is often referred to as the “month of remembrance” in Christian communities, a time to remember those that have passed on. Sprinkled throughout the month are observances celebrated throughout different communities around the world dedicated to keep…
Who Can’t Be an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor?
We’re often asked who can’t be an organ, eye and tissue donor? The short answer is, everyone has the potential to be an organ, eye and tissue donor! Even if you have a chronic illness or health condition,…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Donated Tissue Can Help with Breast Reconstruction
Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Many know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the disease and increase overall awareness. What many don’t know is that donated tissue often…
Hundreds Celebrate Life at the 1st Annual Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt
On Saturday, September 21st in Downtown Casper, Wyoming, hundreds gathered to celebrate life at the 1st Annual Donate Life Wyoming Scavenger Hunt! The participants came together to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrate the…
Advocate Spotlight: Kathy Lechuga
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…
Staff Spotlight: Shane Oakley
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 let you learn more about who we are and…
What is the Time Frame for Transplanting Organs?
The lifesaving benefits of organ donation and transplantation are widely known and accepted. What many don’t realize is how critical and complex the timing can be to get lifesaving organs from donor to recipient. The United Network for…
Recognizing Those That Help Make a Difference: National DMV Appreciation Week
The Observance: National DMV Appreciation Week, celebrated the week of September 23rd, 2019, is a time to recognize and thank the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver License offices in Colorado and Driver Services partners in Wyoming for…
Transplantation Science: What’s New This School Year
School is in full swing in Colorado and Wyoming! At Donor Alliance, we know that teachers have been working hard for weeks: setting up classrooms, planning curriculum and looking for new and innovative ways to teach students about…