Events/Observances

Celebrating Life at the 2020 Donate Life Rose Parade – Juan Carlos Montanez

This year, we are honored to have Juan Carlos Montanez, a kidney recipient, represent Colorado at the 131st Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Juan Carlos will be honoring his donor aboard the 17th annual Donate Life Rose Parade float on New Year’s Day. He will be joined by 25 other people from across the country […]


Join us in celebrating the gift of life at events across Colorado and Wyoming this holiday season!

This season join us and residents across Colorado and Wyoming whose lives have been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation to celebrate the gift of life. With community parades across the two-state area, there are plenty of opportunities to show your support and help raise awareness for donation and transplantation!


Eye Donation Month: Honoring the Gift of Sight

noviembre 18, 2019 // Events/Observances

The History: Did you know that November is Eye Donation Month? The month was first proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Eye Donation Month has since been used as an opportunity to educate the public about the importance of signing up to be an eye, organ and tissue donor, and about cornea donation and […]


Mes del Recuerdo: Recordando a todos los Donantes de Órganos y Tejidos este Noviembre

Noviembre es también conocido como el “Mes de Recuerdo” por las comunidades cristianas, un tiempo para recordar a aquellos que han fallecido. A lolargo del mes, se conmemoran diferentes celebraciones en comunidades de todo el mundo dedicadas a mantener la memoria viva de aquellos que ya no están con nosotros. Estas fechas tan especiales incluyen: […]


Month of Remembrance: Remembering Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors this November

The Month of Remembrance November is often referred to as the “month of remembrance” in Christian communities, a time to remember those that have passed on. Sprinkled throughout the month are observances celebrated throughout different communities around the world dedicated to keeping their memories alive. Many Observances All Saints Day: November 1st is All Saints […]


Reconociendo a aquellos que ayudan a hacer la diferencia: Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV

Sobre la Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV: La Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV, celebrada la semana del 23 de septiembre del 2019, es un momento para reconocer y agradecer a las oficinas de Licencias de Conducir (Driver Licenses Ofices) del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV) en Colorado y a Servicios al Conductor (Driver […]


National DMV Appreciation Week: Recognize Those That Help Make a Difference

septiembre 23, 2019 // Events/Observances

The Observance: National DMV Appreciation Week is a time to thank and recognize and those that help make a difference at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver License offices in Colorado and Driver Services partners in Wyoming for their commitment to supporting Donor Alliance’s mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation and […]


Thousands Celebrate Life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019

On Sunday, July 21st in Denver’s Washington Park, thousands gathered to celebrate life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019! This year, the event attracted 5,594 participants that all came together to also recognize 20 years of dashing for a cause. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye […]


ECHO Donate Life: Compartiendo la Importancia de la Donación de Órganos y Tejidos con las Comunidades Multiculturales

Sobre ECHO Donate Life ECHO Donate Life (14-27 de julio) es una celebración anual centrada en compartir la importancia de la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos con comunidades multiculturales para alentarlos a salvar y sanar vidas al registrarse como donantes de órganos, ojos y tejidos. Creado por la Asociación para Asuntos Multiculturales en Transplantes […]


ECHO Donate Life: Sharing the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation with Multicultural Communities

About ECHO Donate Life ECHO Donate Life (July 14-27) is an annual observance focused on sharing the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation with multicultural communities to encourage them to save and heal lives by signing up to be organ, eyes and tissue donors. Created by the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) […]


Are you ready for the 20th Annual Donor Dash?

This year, the Donor Dash is celebrating 20 years of dashing for a cause and bringing awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation! Thousands will join us on Sunday, July 21st at Denver’s Wash Park to honor organ and tissue donors, celebrate transplant recipients and recognize those still waiting for a lifesaving transplant. This year […]


Heroes and Their Families Honored at 2019 Donor Family Tribute

Hundreds of heroes and their families were honored at Donor Alliance’s 2019 Donor Family Tribute. What is the Donor Family Tribute? Every year, Donor Alliance hosts the Donor Family Tribute to recognize and honor the donors who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation and their families. This memorable event, themed […]