COPD: Prevention is Key
Millions of Americans suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a chronic lung disease that worsens over time. As of November, 2018, there are 41 people in our region waiting for a lifesaving lung transplant and of those 41, 20 have been diagnosed with COPD. Those living with COPD have an increased risk of developing heart disease and lung […]
Stefan Wilson, IndyCar Driver, to Celebrate DMV Appreciation Week in Wyoming
The annual DMV Appreciation Week, observed nationally, aims to celebrate and honor the hard work of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMVs), administrators and licensing partners across the nation for their partnership and commitment to educating and registering each customer as an organ, eye and tissue donor. In Wyoming, 60% of those with a driver […]
Team Rocky Mountain Excels at Transplant Games of America 2018
The Donate Life Transplant Games of America were held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 2-7, 2018. Occurring every two years, the games bring together people all around the nation who have been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. Representing Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, Team Rocky Mountain, was comprised of 25 […]
La Necesidad de Trasplantes de Órganos Afecta a todas las Comunidades
En Colorado y Wyoming, cerca de 2,500 personas esperando un trasplante de órganos que les salve la vida. De los que esperan, el 42 por ciento pertenece a comunidades multiculturales. Se ha encontrado que los trasplantes realizados entre los mismos grupos étnicos pueden ser más compatibles. Por eso es tan importante que más personas se […]
The Need for Lifesaving Organ Transplants Affects all Communities
Here in Colorado and Wyoming, there are nearly 2,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. All communities are in need of life-saving organ transplants. Of those waiting, 42 percent belong to multicultural communities. Although organ transplant candidates are not matched based on race/ethnicity, transplant matches made within ethnic groups can be more compatible. That […]
Done Vida ECO Busca Crear Conciencia sobre la Donación en Comunidades Multiculturales
Las comunidades multiculturales tienen una necesidad desproporcionada de trasplantes de órganos. Actualmente, el 58 por ciento de la lista de espera de trasplantes en los EE. UU. está compuesta por pacientes étnicamente diversos. Aquí en nuestra comunidad, la necesidad local refleja esta tendencia. De las casi 2,500 personas que están esperando un trasplante de órganos […]
2018 Donor Dash Breaks Records
On July 15th, Donor Alliance hosted the 19th annual Donor Dash at Washington Park in Denver. A record breaking 6,419 registered participantsgathered to support and spread awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; celebrates the lives of organ, […]
Donate Life ECHO – Increases Awareness about Donation Among Multicultural Communities
Multicultural communities are disproportionately in need for lifesaving organ transplants. Currently, 58 percent of the U.S. transplant waiting list is comprised of ethnically diverse patients. Here in our community, the local need mirrors that trend. Of the nearly 2,500 people waiting for an organ transplant in Colorado and Wyoming, 44 percent of them are ethnically […]
Donor Dash: Everything You Need to Know on Race Day
On Sunday, July 15, thousands of people from across the nation will gather with us at Denver’s Washington Park to supportorgan, eye and tissue donation at the 19th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is everything you need to know to help you prepare for race […]
Donor Dash: I’m Registered. How Else Can I Help?
On Sunday, July 15, thousands of people from around the nation will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 19th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. Are you already registered? Wondering how else you can help? Here are a couple of ways you can help spread awareness for […]
Families and Heroic Donors Honored at 2018 Donor Family Tribute
On Saturday, May 19th, Donor Alliance was honored to welcome 124 incredible Donor Families to the 2018 Annual Donor Family Tribute at the Seawell Ballroom in the Denver Center Performing Arts Complex. At this special event, themed Lives Transformed, donor families honored loved ones and their gift of organ and tissue donation with a candle-lighting […]
Show Your Heart Project In Wyoming Has A Big Impact!
During April, Donor Alliance joined with Wyomingites and others around the nation to celebrate National Donate Life Month. The theme was “Show Your Heart” which encouraged individuals to share their support of organ, eye and tissue donation. The Show Your Heart Project spotlighted the altruism of organ, eye and tissue donation in communities across Wyoming. […]