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Eaglecrest teacher honored for educating kids about organ and tissue donation
Meet a local woman who's being honored for her many years of teaching about organ and tissue donation.
Donor Alliance recognizes Eaglecrest High School & teacher
In its continued dedication to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation, Donor Alliance today presented the prestigious 2024 Community of Excellence Award to Eaglecrest High School in Aurora and its dedicated teacher, Niki Kigerl. The award, given annually, honors an individual or organization in Colorado or Wyoming that excels in inspiring and educating others about the importance of organ and tissue donation.
Cherry Creek School District teacher recognized for organ donation awareness
Organ donation is personal for Niki Kigerl. Her son was born with a rare liver disease. One day he will need a transplant. Donor Alliance will recognize the Cherry Creek School District teacher as a standout educator committed to raising organ and tissue donation awareness.
‘His last words to her were I love you’: Southern Colorado family finds silver lining in unexpected tragedy
Despite the unexpected death of a southern Colorado father, his family is remaining positive, saying he has given a second chance to several people.
Aurora Couple Share Their “Gift of Life” Story
Aurora is a Donate Life community and helps the organization spread their message and educate the public about organ donation. One local couple share their story with organ donation to help others understand why it’s so important to sign up.
Regalo de vida: hombre que necesitaba transplante es salvado por su esposa
Actualmente, cerca de 1,300 habitantes de Colorado esperan un trasplante de órgano que les salve la vida, mientras que decenas de miles más necesitan trasplantes de tejidos para sanar de traumas, enfermedades o ceguera.
‘It was a miracle’: Aurora woman who donated kidney to husband advocates for others to consider donation
A Colorado nonprofit is using the holiday season to encourage Coloradans to consider becoming organ donors. Approximately 1,300 people in Colorado are waiting for organ transplants that could save their lives, according to Donor Alliance. Tens of thousands of others are waiting on tissue transplants too.
CBS Colorado: Jake Thompson & His Legacy
Donor Alliance and its Advocate volunteer, Judy Thompson, sit down with CBS Colorado to discuss raising awareness about organ and tissue donation to save and heal more lives in our community. Judy's son, Jake, was able to save six lives through organ donation.
People on the Move: Dan Lebovitz Hired at Donor Alliance
Dan Lebovitz, M.D. has joined Donor Alliance as Chief Medical Officer. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lebovitz brings an extensive background in organ donation, transplantation and pediatric critical care.
Consider being an organ donor; you can save many lives
According to Donor Alliance, there are nearly 1,300 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Colorado and Wyoming. About 50 percent of those on the waitlist are people of color.
25 Years at the Donor Dash
David Legg is a liver recipient and has been a part of Donor Alliance's annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk for 25 years. His story connects people to the mission of saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation.
Keeler: Trevor Story returned to Denver, but it was Rockies fan, transplant survivor who rocked Coors Field
Thomas Williams’ story got more screen time at Coors Field than Trevor Story. How crazy is that?
“I did?” Thomas asked with a grin after throwing out the first pitch for Rockies-Red Sox on Monday at Coors Field, the night Story, the former Colorado All-Star, returned to 20th and Blake. “That’s awesome. That’s so funny. I didn’t expect it at all. I miss him. I hope he gets better.”
For Williams, each day is better than the last. A chain of blessings that runs across three time zones, 25 years and two hearts.