Is There an Age Limit for Organ and Tissue Donation?

Our Advocates for Life say some of the most frequently asked questions they get from the public is, “is there an age limit for organ and tissue donation?” or “how old is too old to donate?” So, is There an Age Limit for Donation? Can You Be Too Old to Donate? The short answer is, […]

Recognize National Kidney Month This March: Raise Awareness & Become A Donor

National Kidney Month: Are you one of the 33% of People at Risk of Kidney Disease? March is National Kidney Month, and March 13th, 2025 marks World Kidney Day. Donor Alliance aims to spread awareness about kidney disease to save and heal more lives in Colorado and Wyoming. Donor Alliance is a nonprofit organization that […]

The Donate Life & Epic Program: MyChart Organ Donor Registration in Colorado and Wyoming

In Colorado and Wyoming, nearly 99% of donor registrations happen at the DMV when people get their driver license—but starting in 2025, MyChart organ donor registration will provide a new, convenient, and secure way to sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor! Thanks to a collaboration between Donate Life America, which manages the […]

What is the Time Frame for Transplanting Organs?

Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Saves Lives The lifesaving benefits of organ donation and transplantation are widely known and accepted. Many don’t realize how critical and complex the time frame for transplanting organs from donor to recipient can be. If you’re wondering how long organs are viable after death, the short answer is – that […]

National Donor Day: Spreading Love, Saving Lives

National Donor Day: Spreading Love, Saving Lives This February, Donor Alliance—a nonprofit dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation—celebrates more than just Valentine’s Day. It’s also National Donor Day, American Heart Month, and Black History Month, creating a meaningful opportunity to highlight love, awareness, and the power of community. […]

Honoring MLK’s Legacy: Striving for Equality in Organ Donation

Honoring MLK’s Legacy: The Lifesaving Impact of Diverse Donors on Martin Luther King Jr. Day  On the third Monday of January, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor the activist and Baptist pastor Martin Luther King, who, in the mid 50’s, led the movement to end racial segregation and counteract prejudice in the […]

Donate Life Community Program: Boosting Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness

Strengthening Communities Through Donation: Aurora’s Inspiring Journey with the Donate Life Community Program At Donor Alliance, we’re on a mission to create a culture where organ, eye, and tissue donation are celebrated as acts of life-saving generosity. We are a nonprofit dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation in […]

Can You Sell Organs in the United States?

Can You Sell Organs in the United States? Donor Alliance is occasionally asked whether someone can sell their organs or receive some form of financial incentive for donating them. In short, the answer is NO. Selling Organs in the United States is Illegal The National Organ Transplant Act, which was passed in 1984, makes it […]