Donation Essentials Blog
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor?
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor? Many people wonder if their family can override their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor after death. In short, the answer is no. Let’s talk a little more about this decision, the registry, and the donation process. What does Signing Up as […]
Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors During Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors During Hispanic Heritage Month Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month 2024: Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration that recognizes the contributions of all Hispanic and Latinx Americans throughout history and today. It’s celebrated from September 15 – October 15 annually with different events at all types of institutions, organizations, and businesses. You […]
National DMV Appreciation Month 2024
What is National DMV Appreciation Month? National DMV Appreciation Month occurs in September each year and is a time for Organ Procurement Organizations and Donate Life America to show their appreciation for DMV partners across the country. In Colorado and Wyoming, about 99% of organ and tissue donor registrations come through DMV and Driver Services […]
What is Tissue Matching? Understanding Donor Tissue Compatibility
Tissue matching, also known as histocompatibility testing, represents an important element related to the transplantation of organs and tissues. It helps define compatibility between tissues of the donor and the recipient to decrease chances of transplant rejection. The immune system might think the new tissue is a foreign body and launch an attack on it. […]
Transplantation Science: Learning About the Science of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation.
Transplantation Science: Learning About the Science of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation. A new school year means new beginnings and new courses! Students and teachers in Colorado and Wyoming are going back to school, which means Donor Alliance is looking forward to inspiring and educating students in its communities through its unique Transplantation Science program. […]
Does Race Matter in Organ Transplants?
Understanding the Impact of Race on Organ Transplantation Organ transplantation is a remarkable medical procedure. It involves surgically replacing a failing or damaged organ in one individual with a healthy organ from another individual, showcasing the remarkable potential of modern medicine to extend the gift of existence. Many people wonder: does race matter in organ […]
Advocate Spotlight: Andrea Ogg
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. In this advocate […]
How Many Lives Can One Organ Donor Save? Impact of Organ Donation
Did you know that ONE organ donor can save up to eight lives and ONE tissue donor can save and heal up to 75 lives? The act of donating an organ embodies kindness and generosity, capable of bringing about significant positive changes in the lives of those in need. Curious about the extent of the […]
Join Us for the 25th Annual Donor Dash
On Sunday, July, 21, thousands of people from across the country will gather with Donor Alliance at Denver’s Washington Park to support organ and tissue donation at the 25th annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk. Participants of all ages will come together to honor heroic donors and their families, celebrate alongside transplant recipients and recognize the […]