Donation Essentials Blog
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 […]
Reconociendo a aquellos que ayudan a hacer la diferencia: Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV
Sobre la Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV: La Semana Nacional de Apreciación del DMV, celebrada la semana del 23 de septiembre del 2019, es un momento para reconocer y agradecer a las oficinas de Licencias de Conducir (Driver Licenses Ofices) del Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados (DMV) en Colorado y a Servicios al Conductor (Driver […]
National DMV Appreciation Week: Recognize Those That Help Make a Difference
The Observance: National DMV Appreciation Week is a time to thank and recognize and those that help make a difference at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver License offices in Colorado and Driver Services partners in Wyoming for their commitment to supporting Donor Alliance’s mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation and […]
Transplantation Science: New Resources This School Year
School is in full swing in Colorado and Wyoming and our Transplantation Science Program has some new resources for teachers this school year! At Donor Alliance, we know that teachers have been working hard for weeks: setting up classrooms, planning curriculum and looking for new and innovative ways to teach students about their content. For […]
Colorado Earns Top Spot in the Nation for Highest Donor Designation Rate, Wyoming Sixth in the Nation
Colorado is now number one in the nation for highest Donor Designation Rate and Wyoming also solidifies the sixth spot in the nation. Donor Designation Rate or DDR is the rate at which individuals join the state organ and tissue donor registry as a percentage of licensed drivers and ID card holders. An amazing 69.1% […]
Advocate Spotlight: Dana Rojas
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. This month, we’re […]
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Morris
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 let you learn more about who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. Jessica Morris, an Accountant at Donor Alliance, reviews donor cases after […]
Thousands Celebrate Life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019
On Sunday, July 21st in Denver’s Washington Park, thousands gathered to celebrate life at the 20th Annual Donor Dash 2019! This year, the event attracted 5,594 participants that all came together to also recognize 20 years of dashing for a cause. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye […]
Jennifer Prinz Recognized with Denver Business Journal Awards for Business Excellence
Donor Alliance, COO, Jennifer Prinz is being recognized by The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) for her outstanding leadership both in donation and transplantation and in the Denver business community.