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 […]
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 […]
Foundation Spotlight: Jennifer Moe
We’re so proud to announce the formation of the Donor Alliance Foundation. In our Spotlight, we would like to take a minute to introduce you to Donor Alliance Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Moe. Name: Jennifer Moe Position: Executive Director of The Donor Alliance Foundation Tell us a little about your role with Donor Alliance: As […]
Advocate Spotlight: Julie Gibson
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 Julie […]
Driver License Offices celebrate National Donate Life Month
As National Donate Life Month draws to a close, it is important to showcase our Driver License and Driver Services state partners and the support they give Donor Alliance in saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. In Colorado, 68% of residents say YES to donation through their local Driver License office. In Wyoming, […]
Staff Spotlight: Valerie Toth
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: Valerie Toth Position: Quality Assurance Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: […]
Donor Alliance: 2017 Year in Review
For Donor Alliance, 2017 was another remarkable year for organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Colorado and Wyoming with an incredible 407 lives saved through organ donation and transplantation. Donor Alliance also worked with a record 1,752 tissue donors and their families to recover the lifesaving and healing tissue that will provide bone and […]
Donate Life Rose Parade Float Wins Theme Award
Celebrating its 15th anniversary delivering the message of the power of organ, eye and tissue donation, the 2018 Donate Life Rose Parade Float took home a prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade Theme Award for exhibiting the most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade theme of “Making a Difference”.
Coroner’s Corner: Q&A With Albany Co. WY Coroner Jennifer Graham
When did you know you wanted to become a coroner? I attempted to intern with the Albany County Coroner in 2003. When I met with Julie Heggie she ended up offering me a job. After watching her assist the families through these difficult times, I knew that this was something that I wanted to do. […]
Advocate Spotlight: Judy Thompson
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 Judy […]
Staff Spotlight: Joyleen Helcoski
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: Joyleen Helcoski Position: Aftercare Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: 5 […]
Broncos Coach Takes Donate Life Message to the Field
Denver Broncos Coach Eric Studesville is showing his support for organ, eye and tissue donation by wearing these custom Donate Life Colorado shoes when the Broncos take on the Miami Dolphins in December 3rd. It’s part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative designed to raise awareness for causes close to the players and […]