National Donate Life Month: Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness
National Donate Life Month: Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness
#ShineALight For National Donate Life Month this April
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. The generosity of 311 heroic donors resulted in 947 lifesaving transplants in 2024. Yet, the need is still great with around 1,300 people in our region continue to wait for lifesaving transplants. Let’s shine a light on organ, eye and tissue donation and give hope to those waiting this April! This April, ‘Shine a Light’ to show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation.
“April is National Donate Life Month which provides an opportunity to come together to honor those who have saved lives by becoming organ, eye, and tissue donors and to encouraging our community to sign up as donors. With many Coloradoans and Wyomingites saying Yes to donation, we know our community believes in helping their neighbors in need.As a valued partner, volunteer, and supporter, please join us by ‘Shining a Light’ to show your support to the nearly 1,300 people in our region that await lifesaving transplants today. In honor of the 1,860 tissue donors, 311 organ donors and 947 lifesaving and healing transplants in 2024, we will distribute over 900 “Shine A Light” kits out into our community.Thank you for joining Donor Alliance as we honor our heroic organ and tissue donors and their families, celebrate those who receive lifesaving and healing transplants, and recognize those who continue to wait. You can request a free “Shine A Light” kit all month long. By placing the included candle in your window, your participation will bring light to those on the waiting list. Remember to visit DecidingOnDonation.org this April for activities updated weekly.”
How do I participate in National Donate Life Month?
As we distribute #ShineALight kits into our community, we illuminate the need to register as an organ, eye and tissue donation. It’s easy to participate! Just request a free lighting kit and participate in our weekly activities.
Ready to #ShineALight? Request your free lighting kit here.
Lighting kits are available while supplies last and will be mailed to you.
About National Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month (NDLM) aims to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation and honor those who gave the gift of life. This observance has been celebrated every April since 2003, when it was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations. Here in our community, NDLM is celebrated by Coloradoans and Wyomingites alike showing their heart on their license in support for organ, eye and tissue donation.