Bryan

In December 2021, Bryan’s life was put on hold when he was diagnosed with chronic liver disease. After 12 surgeries and two challenging years, he received a liver transplant in December 2023, a true gift of life. Since his transplant, Bryan has poured himself into recovery, putting in over 1,000 miles of walking to rebuild […]

Cindy

When Cindy Corlett lost her daughter Molly, her world shattered. But even in the heartbreak, knowing that Molly saved five lives through organ donation became a source of healing. Molly had proudly checked the box when she got her license at 16. That one decision has kept her memory alive in the most meaningful way. […]

Stef Duer

Stef never imagined that the work she’d one day dedicate her life to would become the very thing that helped her heal. She began her work as a Donor Family Coordinator at Donor Alliance a few years ago, supporting families through the process of organ, eye and tissue donation after loss. But her connection to […]

Aris & Dom

For Aris, a longtime DMV employee, asking people if they want to register as donors is part of his everyday work. But one day, a man walked up to him with a red rose and changed everything. The man told Aris that years ago, he was on a transplant waitlist and that because Aris asked […]

Sherri & Calvin

Sometimes the ‘perfect match’ isn’t about finding love—it’s about giving life. Meet Sherri and Calvin of Aurora, Colo. Calvin is a kidney and two-time liver recipient. Thanks to the generosity of a donor and their family, Sherri was given 10 more precious years with her husband Calvin following his first life-saving kidney transplant. When Calvin […]

Jason

In 2009, Jason’s life took a dramatic turn. Once healthy and active, he found himself fighting for survival in just one month. What started as mild cold symptoms quickly worsened. After seeking medical attention, Jason was diagnosed with a rare strain of pneumonia. Within four weeks, his condition deteriorated further, leading to congestive heart failure—a […]

Julia

Julia, a heart recipient from Thornton, Colo., embodies the transformative power of donor recipient stories. Thanks to the selfless decisions of two heart donors, she lives a life filled with purpose and possibility. Born with dilated cardiomyopathy, Julia faced immense challenges from an early age. Her first heart transplant in 2008 gave her the chance […]

Anna

Anna of Littleton, Colo., carries her husband Mike’s legacy of selflessness and love in her heart every day. Their story is one of faith, family, and the lasting impact of organ and tissue donation. Mike was a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor whose generous spirit continues to inspire others in their community. Anna met […]