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 […]
How to Start the Conversation on National Donor Day
Have you talked with your family about your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor? It can be difficult to start the conversation. We have a few tips to help you share your decision with your loved ones on National Donor Day. Signing up as an organ, eye and tissue donor means you […]
Record Donor Designation Rate for Wyoming in 2018
How do we know if residents support organ, eye and tissue donation? We measure the public’s support of donation with the donor designation rate. Although small in population, Wyoming stands tall when it comes to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. The donor designation rate (DDR) is the rate at which individuals join […]
Staff Spotlight: Matt Bonner
We’re so proud to work with each and every one of our staff members here at Donor Alliance. In our staff spotlight, learn more about who we are and why we work for Donor Alliance. Matt Bonner is a Network Administrator at Donor Alliance, he’s one of our go-to IT guys helping staff with technology […]
Advocate Spotlight: D’Anne Van Gilder
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 […]
Record-Breaking Year for Organ Donation and Another Great Year for Tissue Donation – Colorado & Wyoming
Donor Alliance Breaks Record for Number of Organ Donors For 2018, Donor Alliance, the federally designated non-profit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donation in Colorado and most of Wyoming, recorded a record-breaking year for organ donation and transplantation, ultimately, saving more lives! Through the generous gifts of donors and their families, Donor Alliance facilitated […]
Know the Facts: Who Can Be a Donor?
Why Don’t People Sign Up To Be a Donor? Lack of Knowledge: Many of those that have never considered organ donation or have delayed signing up to become a donor, do so because of inaccurate information or assumptions about organ donation and transplantation. “I’m Not Healthy Enough”: In both Colorado and Wyoming, someone thinking they […]
Donate Life Float Wins Judges Award at 130th Rose Parade
Thousands of flowers and volunteers helped create this year’s beautiful Donate Life Rose Parade Float. The judges took note and awarded the float the coveted Judges Award! Award – Meaning, History This year the Donate Life Rose Parade Float was awarded the Judges Award for most outstanding design and dramatic impact. This is the third […]
2019 Donate Life Rose Parade Float Rider – Colleen Reed
This year, we are honored to be represented at the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. by Colleen Reed. Colleen is traveling from Denver to ride aboard the 16th annual Donate Life Rose Parade float on January 1. Following the 130th Rose Parade’s theme, “The Melody of Life,” which celebrates music, the 2019 Donate Life […]