Stefan Wilson, IndyCar Driver, to Celebrate DMV Appreciation Week in Wyoming
The annual DMV Appreciation Week, observed nationally, aims to celebrate and honor the hard work of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMVs), administrators and licensing partners across the nation for their partnership and commitment to educating and registering each customer as an organ, eye and tissue donor. In Wyoming, 60% of those with a driver […]
Transplantation Science: A FREE Program for Grades 7-12
School is in full swing in Colorado and students are getting ready to go back after Labor Day in 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 their content. For those innovative teachers […]
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness: Wyoming
In 2017, we conducted a study examining Colorado and Wyoming residents’ awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some of the results on Donation Essentials. Our goal is to address and educate the public on the donation process, barriers to registration and all of the ways […]
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness: Colorado
In 2017, we conducted a study examining Colorado and Wyoming residents’ awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some of the results on Donation Essentials. Our goal is to address and educate the public on the donation process, barriers to registration and all of the ways […]
La Necesidad de Trasplantes de Órganos Afecta a todas las Comunidades
En Colorado y Wyoming, cerca de 2,500 personas esperando un trasplante de órganos que les salve la vida. De los que esperan, el 42 por ciento pertenece a comunidades multiculturales. Se ha encontrado que los trasplantes realizados entre los mismos grupos étnicos pueden ser más compatibles. Por eso es tan importante que más personas se […]
Staff Spotlight: Mandy Bock
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 why we work at Donor Alliance. Mandy Bock, Donor Alliance’s Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator is probably […]
The Need for Lifesaving Organ Transplants Affects all Communities
Here in Colorado and Wyoming, there are nearly 2,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. All communities are in need of life-saving organ transplants. Of those waiting, 42 percent belong to multicultural communities. Although organ transplant candidates are not matched based on race/ethnicity, transplant matches made within ethnic groups can be more compatible. That […]
Donor Alliance Employees Recognized by AOPO for Leading Efforts in Donation and Transplantation
At the 2018 Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) conference, two Donor Alliance employees received recognitions for their leading efforts in donation and transplantation. Jennifer Prinz, COO of Donor Alliance, was honored by receiving the AOPO/Cryolife Achievement Award. The award signifies an individual who has made significant personal or professional contributions to AOPO. Jennifer has […]
Colorado DMV Opens New Driver License Office in Westminster
On Wednesday, July 18, the newest Colorado Driver License office opened in Westminster at 8464 Federal Boulevard. The Westminster office will be open from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. It is conveniently located next to an established Adams County Motor Vehicle Office, which processes title and registrations for vehicles. This office is expected to […]
2018 Donor Dash Breaks Records
On July 15th, Donor Alliance hosted the 19th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. A record breaking 6,419 registered participantsgathered to support and spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the lives of organ, […]
Donor Dash: Everything You Need to Know on Race Day
On Sunday, July 15, thousands of people from across the nation will gather with us at Denver’s Washington Park to supportorgan, eye and tissue donation at the 19th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is everything you need to know to help you prepare for race […]
Donor Dash: I’m Registered. How Else Can I Help?
On Sunday, July 15, thousands of people from around the nation will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 19th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. Are you already registered? Wondering how else you can help? Here are a couple of ways you can help spread awareness for […]