Donation Essentials Blog

December 23, 2024

Did You Know: You Might Be A Tissue Recipient?

What is Tissue Donation? Many people understand the importance of being an organ donor, but did you know you can also save and heal lives through tissue donation? In fact, you might have already benefited from a tissue donation without even realizing it!   Tissue donation is an incredible gift that allows one person to […]

March 30, 2020

#ShowYourHeart for National Donate Life Month: How to Raise Awareness for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation from Home

Organ, eye and tissue donation is the ultimate act of kindness, and Colorado and Wyoming are among the most generous states in the country when it comes to signing up to become a donor. However the need for transplantable organs is an ongoing public health crisis and residents need to be reminded of the importance […]

March 29, 2020

Staff Spotlight: Ryea’ O’Neill

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. Meet Ryea’ O’Neill, Community Relations Coordinator for Donor Alliance in Wyoming. In that role, Ryea’ […]

March 25, 2020

#GetTheFacts: What Types of Donation Does the Donor Registry Cover?

What types of donation does the donor registry cover? With all of the different types of donation out there today, it can get confusing as to who does what. We often receive questions about bone marrow donation, blood donation, whole body donation and more. So today, we’re here to answer some of your questions about […]

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation: Information and Resources

As we continue to fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many residents have had questions about the impact on organ and tissue donation and transplantation. To help offer some insight and guidance, below we have key information from our area and links to additional resources. We’ll continually post updates on the coronavirus and organ and […]

March 4, 2020

Aftercare: Conectando a Familias de Donantes y Receptores

Parte dos de tres de nuestra serie “Aftercare” Muchos miembros de la familia de donantes y receptores han expresado lo significativo que es comunicarse y conectarse entre sí. Donor Alliance fomenta la correspondencia entre las familias de donantes y los receptores, y se enorgullece en ayudar a facilitar estas conexiones siempre que sea posible. “Apoyar […]

March 3, 2020

#InTheNews: Uterine Transplants

One of the biggest stories in organ donation and transplantation so far this year has been the story of Jennifer Gobrecht, the second woman in the U.S. to have a uterus transplant from a deceased donor. You may have seen her story featured in any number of major news outlets across the country, including the […]

February 21, 2020

Aftercare: Answering Common Aftercare Questions

Part Three of Three in our “Aftercare” Series To wrap up our “Aftercare” series, we’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions donor families have for our Aftercare department. The fact is, many donor families ask common questions. From answering these questions to providing tools and resources, to facilitating communication between recipients and donor […]

February 17, 2020

Wyoming Driver License Has a New Look and a New Heart Donation Symbol

This year, Wyomingites will see a new look for their driver license and state identification cards. Wyoming recently adopted this new version, showcasing Devil’s Tower on the front and the state capitol on the back. The goal was to make these forms of identification more secure and unique to the beautiful state. The licenses and […]