Donation Essentials Blog
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 […]
Staff Spotlight: Ryan McGoffin
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 share who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Ryan McGoffin, a Tissue Recovery Coordinator. In that role, […]
Advocate Spotlight: Lynn Konken
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 […]
2020 Donor Dash: Thousands Honor, Celebrate & Recognize Together, Though Apart
While the 2020 Donor Dash looked a bit different this time around, thousands from across the country still gathered together, though apart to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients and recognize those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. This year, the Donor Dash […]
2020 Donor Dash – Together, Though Apart: Everything You Need to Know Before the Event
Get ready for the 2020 Donor Dash! On Sunday, July 12, Donor Dash Week officially kicks-off marking the beginning of the 21st Annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk! This year, thousands will join virtually to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation at the 21st Donor Dash. While this year’s event will look difference […]
How to Talk with Your Kids About Organ and Tissue Donation
As a parent, how can you talk with your kids about organ, eye and tissue donation? We know it can be difficult to start this conversation, and it can be even more challenging when the conversation is between you and your kids. To help make starting that conversation a bit easier, we’re breaking down when […]
Show Your Support for Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation During These Times
The last few weeks have been unprecedented due to the COVID-19 health crisis and its impact on many aspects of our life, including donation and transplantation. With nearly 2,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming waiting for lifesaving transplants, your community needs you, now more than ever to show your support for organ, eye and tissue […]
Staff Spotlight: Diana Westcott
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 share who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Diana Westcott, an Organ Recovery Coordinator! In that role, […]
Advocate Spotlight: Maurisa Marquez
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 […]