Staff Spotlight: Kristi Colton
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: Kristi Colton Position: Recruiter Years at Donor Alliance: 1 year, […]
A Mother Hears Her Son’s Heartbeat In the Woman Whose Life He Saved
After 24 years, Judi, a Donor Mother from Fort Collins, gets to hear her son’s heart beating in the woman whose life he saved through organ donation. An incredibly powerful moment all made possible because of Shane’s heroic donation. We were so incredibly honored to be a part of this incredible day.
Get the Facts: Are My Family or My Estate Ever Charged for Donation?
Many of those waiting may never get a second chance at life as it is estimated that every day in the U.S. 22 patients die because of the lack of donor organs. Many people who have never considered organ donation or have delayed registering to become a donor do so because of inaccurate information or […]
Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Parade Day 2017
On a bright and hot July 11, 2017, Donate Life Wyoming joined other Casper groups to “Stirrup Some Fun” in the Central Wyoming Fair & Rodeo Annual Parade. Advocates and volunteers gathered from all over Wyoming, donning cowboy hats and University of Wyoming t-shirts to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation. Cayde […]
Heart Recipient rides in the “Daddy of ’em all!”
Cheyenne Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo, truly the “Daddy of ’em all”, included a special cowboy again this year. Ryan Rochlitz, a CFD Alum and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, competed again this year. He shared his story of receiving a life-saving gift. Ryan says, “People may not think about registering to be […]
Donor Dash: What You Need to Know for Race Day
On Sunday, July 16, thousands of people will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 18th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is what you need to know to help you prepare for race day: Arrive Early! We’re […]
4 Things to Know Leading Up to Donor Dash: Registration and Packet Pick-Up
On Sunday, July 16, thousands of people will join us at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ, eye and tissue donation at the 18th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. To make the most of your Donor Dash experience, here is what you need to know about registration and packet pick-up leading up to race day: […]
Organ Donation Allows Grateful Dad to Spend Father’s Day with His Sons
By Douglas Carlson, liver transplant recipient As a recipient of a life-saving liver transplant, when Father’s Day rolls around each year and I’m spending time – that I wasn’t sure I was going to get to have – with my sons, I like to reflect on my second chance at life, and to be thankful […]
IN THE NEWS: The top organ, eye and tissue donation stories from around the nation in May
May’s biggest organ, eye and tissue donation news and stories from around Colorado, Wyoming and the U.S.: Casper Woman Saves Her Stepdad’s Life April was National Donate Life Month and in Wyoming, nearly 200 people await a lifesaving organ transplant. News13 met with Shea Bicknese, of Casper, who made the ultimate sacrifice when she donated […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Signs Bill Extending, Improving Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund in Colorado
We are excited to share that Gov. Hickenlooper has signed House Bill 17-1027 into law after it passed unanimously in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate. The bill reauthorizes the Emily Keyes – John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund for another decade, which allows applicants for a Colorado driver license, ID […]
Colorado Donor Family Tribute 2017: Lives Transformed
Every year, Donor Alliance hosts the Colorado Donor Family Tribute to recognize and honor the families of those who have given the gift of organ, eye and tissue donation. On Saturday, May 20th, 597 family members and 65 Donor Alliance staff members celebrated the lives of 131 organ, eye and tissue donors. Tissue recipient, Judy […]
Young NASCAR Driver Promotes Organ Donation – FOX 31, Denver, CO
NASCAR driver Joey Gase is used to adjusting on the fly, but when his mother died suddenly in April 2011, it felt as if his life spun out of control. His mother, Mary Jo, died of a brain aneurysm. What the family didn’t know was that she was an organ donor. Her organs have directly […]