Can You Have an Open Casket After Organ Donation?

We hear a lot of myths about donation. One of the most common myths is that deceased donors can’t have an open casket funeral after organ donation. The facts: Donors are always treated with the utmost respect and dignity throughout the entire donation process. Neither organ nor tissue donation affects funeral arrangements, including interfering with […]

How are patients selected to receive a transplant?

Organ allocation policy in the U.S. – How are patient’s selected to receive a transplant? The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization that contracts with the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services to serve as the nation’s organ transplant system. UNOS establishes allocation policy and manages the national transplant […]

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 […]

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 […]

Donor Alliance Staff Spotlight, April 2023: Travis Kinder

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. In this month’s staff spotlight, meet Travis Kinder. Travis is a Learning & Development Specialist […]

Inspirational Stories of Hope – Pat Thomas, Donor Mother

Pat Thomas began her journey promoting organ and tissue donation after receiving a letter from Kisayo, an 85-year-old woman from Japan, that changed her life. Inspirational stories like Pat’s start from a tragedy, but then turn into advocacy. In the letter, Kisayo stated that she used to be blind in both eyes. After receiving a […]

Islamic Faith and Organ Donation

Organ donation and transplantation saves and heals thousands of lives every year and is a generous act supported by all major religions in the United States, including Islam. Many people wonder: can Muslims be organ donors? Can Muslims be Organ Donors? Is it Haram to be an Organ Donor? Organ donation and transplantation is permissible […]

What are the Reasons I Should Become an Organ and Tissue Donor?

The need for our community to register as organ, eye and tissue donors is incredibly high. Nearly 1,500 people in Colorado and Wyoming on the waitlist for a lifesaving organ transplant.  Many people wonder, “why should I be an organ donor”? Well, we’re here to tell you the many reasons you should consider becoming a […]