Events/Observances

#ShowYourHeart for National Donate Life Month 2021

We are proud that Colorado and Wyoming are two of the most supportive states in the country when it comes to signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor. Yet there are still nearly 2,000 people in our area waiting for a lifesaving transplant. That’s why we are asking all Coloradoans and Wyomingites […]


Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion, Shares the Profound Impact Organ Donation has Had on His Family

Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion, shared how organ donation has impacted his family and encouraged the community to consider signing up to be organ donors after death. My Father’s Life was Saved by Organ Donation My father has been a lifelong inspiration, supporting my dreams of being a professional athlete and Super Bowl champion […]


National DMV Appreciation Month: Celebrating Partners Making a Difference

September was National DMV Appreciation Month. Earlier this year, many driver license offices across the country were closed for COVID-19 safety reasons. To allow more time to recognize and support our DMV partners, Donate life America extended National DMV Appreciation Week to the entire month of September. We spent the month celebrating our Department of […]


Programa La Ciencia del Trasplante en el Podcast The Gifted Life

¿Has escuchado el episodio sobre La Ciencia del Trasplante en el Podcast Gifted Life? Estamos muy emocionados por que nuestro programa escolar educativo Transplantation Science o “La Ciendia del Transplante” y sus logros fueron compartidos en un episodio del podcast The Gifted Life, producido por Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA). Escucha el episodio aquí. Ken, […]


2020 Donor Dash: Thousands Honor, Celebrate & Recognize Together, Though Apart

While the 2020 Donor Dash looked a bit different this time around, thousands from across the country still gathered together, though apart to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients and recognize those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. This year, the Donor Dash […]


2020 Donor Dash – Together, Though Apart: Everything You Need to Know Before the Event

Get ready for the 2020 Donor Dash! On Sunday, July 12, Donor Dash Week officially kicks-off marking the beginning of the 21st Annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk! This year, thousands will join virtually to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation at the 21st Donor Dash. While this year’s event will look difference […]


New Ways to Celebrate: Coloradans and Wyomingites Celebrate National Donate Life Month Virtually

In response to COVID-19, we encouraged the public to celebrate National Donate Life Month virtually this April. National Donate Life Month is an important time to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and celebrate those who have given the ultimate gift, the gift of life.


Three Easy Ways to #ShowYourHeart for National Blue & Green Day 2020

National Blue & Green Day 2020 is a time to #ShowYourHeart in support of organ, eye and tissue donation! The observance is recognized nationally every year during National Donate Life Month. Celebrate National Blue & Green Day with us on Friday, April 17, 2020! Three Easy Ways You Can #ShowYourHeart for National Blue & Green […]


#MuestraTuCorazon en el Mes Nacional de Done Vida: Cómo crear conciencia sobre la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos desde tu casa

La donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos es el mayor acto de generosidad, y Colorado y Wyoming se encuentran entre los estados más generosos del país cuando se trata de registrarse para convertirse en donante. Sin embargo, la necesidad de órganos trasplantables es una crisis de salud pública en curso y es importante recordar la […]


#ShowYourHeart for National Donate Life Month: How to Raise Awareness for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation from Home

Organ, eye and tissue donation is the ultimate act of kindness, and Colorado and Wyoming are among the most generous states in the country when it comes to signing up to become a donor. However the need for transplantable organs is an ongoing public health crisis and residents need to be reminded of the importance […]


National Donor Day: Stories that Inspire Awareness Around Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

febrero 11, 2020 // Events/Observances

National Donor Day 2020: Stories that Inspire Awareness Around Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Friday might be known best as Valentine’s Day, but February 14 is also National Donor Day. On a day dedicated to showing your friends, family, and neighbors how much they mean to you, we can’t think of a better way to […]