Donation Essentials Blog
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor?
Can My Family Override My Decision to be a Donor? Many people wonder if their family can override their decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor after death. In short, the answer is no. Let’s talk a little more about this decision, the registry, and the donation process. What does Signing Up as […]
Video: Kate Geer – 2017 Rose Parade Float Rider
We’re honored to have Kate Geer and her family represent us at the Tournament of Roses Rose Parade. Kate will travel from Grand Junction to ride on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float on Monday, January 2 in honor of her husband Derek Geer, a Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed in the line […]
Casper Coyotes Host Donate Life Weekend
Donor Alliance teamed up with the Casper Coyotes hockey team this year for the first ever Donate Life Weekend to promote Donate Life Wyoming – the organ, eye and tissue registry for Wyoming. It was an action packed weekend as the Coyotes took on their rivals from the south, the Colorado Eagles. Fans with hearts […]
“Gift of Life” Balloon Dazzles at Parade of Lights
On December 2nd and 3rd, donor families and recipients came together to celebrate the Gift of Life at the 42nd Annual 9News Parade of Lights in Downtown Denver. Donor Alliance’s Gift of Life balloon delighted the crowd! Surrounded by donor families, recipients and their families, the Parade of Lights and our balloon is a touching […]
2016 Cheyenne Christmas Parade – Celebrating the Gift of Life
The Donate Life Wyoming float made its debut in the Cheyenne Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26, 2016. A festive group of organ recipients, living donors, donor families and friends came together to ring in the holiday season and celebrate organ, eye and tissue donation. Among the group was a heart recipient from Cheyenne and […]
Coloradans Celebrate Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation at 2016 9NEWS Parade of Lights
This holiday season, Coloradans touched by organ, eye and tissue donation will be raising awareness for the cause and trying to inspire others to register at the 9News Parade of Lights. On December 2 and 3, nearly 50 Coloradans that have either had a family member become a donor, or who have received a transplant […]
Advocate Spotlight: Lucy Williamson
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of registering as organ, eye and tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. This month, we are featuring Lucy […]
Staff Spotlight: Cassie Hertert
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. Name: Cassie Hertert Position: Technology Solutions Engineer Years at Donor Alliance: […]
Teaching CO and WY Students the Importance of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Students throughout Colorado and Wyoming are getting a new perspective on organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation through Transplantation Science, an award-winning free program for 7th through 12th graders. The program gives students a better understanding of what it means to be a registered donor and how transplantation works. While Colorado and Wyoming have […]