Donation Essentials Blog

Advocate Spotlight: Lori Pratt

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 of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this advocate […]


Augmented Reality: Summer Activities for Students

July 5, 2023 | How Donation Works

Try these Augmented Reality activities at home this summer to keep your children engaged in anatomical science. What is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that blends the real world with the digital world. AR utilizes the power of your cell phone’s camera, location, and other sensors to interact with the environment in […]


Is There an Age Limit for Organ and Tissue Donation?

Our Advocates for Life say some of the most frequently asked questions they get from the public is, “is there an age limit for organ and tissue donation?” or “how old is too old to donate?” So, is There an Age Limit for Donation? Can You Be Too Old to Donate? The short answer is, […]


How Kidney Donation Gave this Father and Son More Time Together – Father’s Day 2023

When a kidney donation is the only option. How did Kevin and his son, Ryan, gain more time together through kidney donation? Kevin Harris faced kidney disease for years. However, two individuals’ considered kidney donation and everything. They allowed Kevin and his son, Ryan, a Super Bowl 50 champion and former Denver Bronco, to create […]


Advocate Spotlight: Lupe Kerr

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 of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this advocate […]


Who can register to donate organs after death?

Proud to Say Yes to Organ and Tissue Donation!  This PRIDE month celebrates all the contributions made by the queer community including being Registered Organ Donors. Have you wondered who can donate organs after death? We’re here to tell you that EVERYONE can register to donate after death, no matter age, sexuality, or medical conditions. […]


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 Donor Alliance. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Valeria Munchmeyer. Valeria is a Community Engagement Coordinator at […]


Marc Henning – Gift of Life Story

May 29, 2023 | Donor Family Stories

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. As Linda and Van Henning, Marc’s parents, and his brothers surrounded Marc’s bed the night before he […]


Thank you Transplant Nurses & Donor Resource Teams!

May 10, 2023 | Events and Observances

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 work 12-hour shifts and take on tasks that seem insurmountable to the rest of us. Others keep […]


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 of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this advocate […]


Can You Have an Open Casket After Organ Donation?

May 2, 2023 | How Donation Works

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 dignity throughout the entire donation process. Neither organ nor tissue donation affects funeral arrangements, including interfering with […]


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 as potential donors, due to health or age restrictions. However, each person is evaluated at the time […]