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 […]
ECHO Donate Life: Sharing the Importance of Organ and Tissue Donation with Multicultural Communities
About ECHO Donate Life ECHO Donate Life (July 14-27) is an annual observance focused on sharing the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation with multicultural communities to encourage them to save and heal lives by signing up to be organ, eyes and tissue donors. Created by the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) […]
Are you ready for the 20th Annual Donor Dash?
This year, the Donor Dash is celebrating 20 years of dashing for a cause and bringing awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation! Thousands will join us on Sunday, July 21st at Denver’s Wash Park to honor organ and tissue donors, celebrate transplant recipients and recognize those still waiting for a lifesaving transplant. This year […]
AOPO Recognizes Sue Dunn for Leadership and Innovative Practices in Donation and Transplantation
At the 2019 Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) conference, our own CEO and president, Sue Dunn, was recognized for her leadership efforts in donation and transplantation with the 2019 Sallop AOPO Excellence in Leadership Award.
Donation 101: Organ Donation Terms We Don’t Use and Why
How certain words are used can have a significant impact, especially when it comes to organ, eye and tissue donation. This list provides guidelines around which organ donation terms to avoid and the most appropriate terminology to use instead.
Life After Transplant – Scott’s Story
Preventing rejection, restored health, lifestyle changes, medications, new lease on life – all are part of life after transplant. It’s important to note, however, that everyone’s transplant journey looks a bit different, it’s completely unique to them. Transplant Terminology: Let’s start by breaking down some common phrases and definitions associated with transplant. Preventing Rejection: A […]
¿No tienes una licencia de conducir o ID estatal? No Importa, Aún Puedes Registrarte Como Donante de Órganos, Ojos y Tejidos
Una de las preguntas que recibimos a menudo cuando informamos a la comunidad sobre la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos es cómo pueden inscribirse para ser donantes de órganos, ojos y tejidos después de fallecer. Aunque la mayoría de las personas se registran para ser donantes de órganos, ojos y tejidos al obtener o […]
Heroes and Their Families Honored at 2019 Donor Family Tribute
Hundreds of heroes and their families were honored at Donor Alliance’s 2019 Donor Family Tribute. What is the Donor Family Tribute? Every year, Donor Alliance hosts the Donor Family Tribute to recognize and honor the donors who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation and their families. This memorable event, themed […]
Don’t Have a Driver License or State ID? No Worries, You Can Still Sign Up to Be an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor
One of the questions we receive often when educating the community on organ, eye and tissue donation is how people can sign up to be organ, eye and tissue donors after death. While most people sign up to be organ, eye and tissue donors when obtaining or renewing their state ID or driver license at […]