Donor Dash
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Where is early packet pick up?
Early packet pick up is on Wednesday, July 17 at 200 Spruce Street Denver CO, 80230.
Q. How can I honor my loved one at Donor Dash?
DASHBOARD: Submit a photo and a short message for the Donor Dash Dashboard! The photos will be looping all morning long on the videoboards near the stage on race day. Please fill out this form. The deadline to submit is Monday, June 24th.
HONORARY SIGNS: We can provide an Honorary sign to show who you are dashing for! Fill out the Honorary Sign form here.
RIBBON CEREMONY: Please stay for the on-stage program starting at 9:30 am on race day to hear inspirational stories and come together to recognize all the different connections to organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Q: Can participants still complete the 5k Run/Walk virtually?
A: Yes, participants can still join us virtually this year from wherever they are by adding an $8.00 shipping fee to their registration and getting their packets mailed to them. Complete the 5K virtually and track your time on race day through the RunKeeper App.
Q: Can I get my packet mailed to me and still complete the 5K Run/Walk in person at Washington Park?
A: Yes, participants may choose to have their packets mailed to them during the initial online registration process. In order to keep registration costs down, a shipping fee will be charged to cover the cost of mailing the packet. In order to ensure packets will arrive before the event, participants must register and select the shipping option prior to 11:59pm on Sunday, June 18th.
Q: I am a team captain, where am I supposed to pick up all my teams’ packets?
A: As a team captain, you are in charge of collecting all of your team members packets at packet pick up on Wednesday, July 12 at Donor Alliance or the morning of the race.
Q: I am a team captain and I can’t make it to packet pick-up. What do I do?
A: You can designate one person to pick up your teams’ packets for you. Please email Tina, the team liaison the first and last name of the designee at dtkaiser2011@comcast.net.
Q: I am a team captain and I’m having trouble exporting my team roster from Race Roster. How do I get help with that?
A. No worries team captains, we got you covered! If you are having trouble/are unable to export your team roster from Race Roster please reach out to donordash@donoralliance.org to receive a roster with ALL of your team information, including who chose to get their packets shipped and team members t-shirt sizes.
Q: Will you be hosting the Diaper Dash this year?
A. Yes, we will! We will have waivers on race day. Stay tuned to learn where exactly it will be held on race day!
Q: Where does registration money go?
A: Your registration fee helps cover the cost of the event including timing, t-shirts, infrastructure, permitting, safety, race animation and marketing costs. The Donor Dash is an awareness-raising event and proceeds are applied to improve the event in an effort to further educate and inspire support of organ, eye and tissue donation in our community.
Q: Where does the money go when I fundraise or contribute above and beyond my event registration fees?
A: Your contribution aides our efforts to maximize organ and tissue donation and transplantation, helping save and heal the lives of hundreds every year. This generous gift will assist in our efforts to inspire community support of donation, help advance professional education, as well as bolster clinical and family services.
Q: How can I make a pledge or donation in memory or honor of a loved one?
A: If you would like to make a donation in memory or honor of a loved one, you can do so online at DonorAlliance.org/Contribute.
B: You are now able to donate through the event page. On the right side of the event page, you will see Donate Now.
C: Mail a check to:
Donor Alliance-Donor Dash
C/O Accounts Receivable
200 Spruce Street, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80230
To make it in honor of a person for the Donor Dash, simply mark that in the notes section. We can also accept donations via credit card over the phone. Call Donor Alliance at 303-329-4747 and ask for accounts receivable. Your contribution will aid in our efforts to save lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Donated funds help support the gift of life in Colorado and Wyoming including public education and outreach programming. Thank you so much for your generosity.