Historias de Familias de Donantes

Through Transplantation Science, an award-winning, free program for 7th through 12th graders, students throughout Colorado and Wyoming are able to get new perspective on organ, eye and tissue donation. The 50-90 minute workshops at schools throughout the region, aim to give students a better understanding of what it means to be a registered organ, eye […]

Observed annually, National Minority Donor Awareness Week (August 1 – 7) was created to increase awareness of the need for more organ, eye, and tissue donors, especially among minorities. This special observance honors minorities who have been donors, and encourages others to register as donors as organ, eye and tissue donors. In addition, this observance […]

July’s biggest organ, eye and tissue donation news and stories from around Colorado, Wyoming and the U.S.: Donor Alliance’s Donor Dash holds special meaning for Eric Studesville In partnering with Donor Alliance, which sponsors the Donor Dash, Studesville found an outlet to help their memory live on. “I wanted to do something to continue the […]

On July 16, Donor Alliance hosted the 18th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the lives of organ, eye and tissue recipients; and recognizes those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. This year, […]

Receiving a heart transplant at just 2 years of age, Syriah wanted to give back. Working with her teacher at Northglenn High School, Syriah wrote a children’s book to help kids like her who were facing a transplant. Syriah presented that book along with others written by her classmates to the Transplant Center at Children’s […]

Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of registering as organ, eye and tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. This month, we are featuring Noel, […]

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. Name: Kristi Colton Position: Recruiter Years at Donor Alliance: 1 year, […]

After 24 years, Judi, a Donor Mother from Fort Collins, gets to hear her son’s heart beating in the woman whose life he saved through organ donation. An incredibly powerful moment all made possible because of Shane’s heroic donation. We were so incredibly honored to be a part of this incredible day.

Many of those waiting may never get a second chance at life as it is estimated that every day in the U.S. 22 patients die because of the lack of donor organs. Many people who have never considered organ donation or have delayed registering to become a donor do so because of inaccurate information or […]

On a bright and hot July 11, 2017, Donate Life Wyoming joined other Casper groups to “Stirrup Some Fun” in the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Annual Parade. Advocates and volunteers gathered from all over Wyoming, donning cowboy hats and University of Wyoming t-shirts to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation. Cayde […]

Cheyenne Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo, truly the “Daddy of ’em all”, included a special cowboy again this year. Ryan Rochlitz, a CFD Alum and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, competed again this year. He shared his story of receiving a life-saving gift. Ryan says, “People may not think about registering to be […]

On Sunday, July 16, thousands of people will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 18th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is what you need to know to help you prepare for race day: Arrive Early! We’re […]