News and Media Relations
Wyoming Girl Gets Double Lung Transplant – KCWY, Casper, WY
You would never know that Caydence—or Cayde, as her family calls her—would be the energetic and enthusiastic girl she is today by looking at pictures from before her surgery. Just a few years ago, Cayde was on a waiting list for a double lung transplant.
The Donor Dash Takes Over Washington Park in Denver on July 17th – KMGH, Denver, CO
Thousands are expected to take part in the Donor Dash 5k run/walk at Denver’s Washington Park on July 17th. The event brings Coloradans of all ages together to honor the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors and to recognize those who continue to wait for a life saving transplant.
Donor Dash, A Run for Life – KKCO 11, Grand Junction, CO
Roughly 5,000 people are expected to participate in the Washington Park 5K to celebrate the gift of life in Colorado. The 17th Annual Donor Dash is to take place on July 17 to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognize those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant.
Longmont’s Justin Wilson’s family makes plea for organ donors in Indianapolis 500 – Fox 31, Denver CO
The Indianapolis 500 on Sunday marked a special day for a local widow and the family of one of the sport’s former stars. Justin Wilson was killed by flying debris in a race last year. His nickname was the “Gentle Giant,” a man known for always helping others. In his death, he’s still doing just that with the help of his wife and brother.
In death, fallen officer saves lives – CNN
Alan Bronson looked at the image of Deputy Derek Geer on his television. The official Mesa County Sheriff’s Department photo showed a deputy with broad shoulders, stocky frame and the hint of a smile. Bronson pulled himself up on the hospital bed, listening to the news anchor. Bronson shook his head, as he heard the news anchor announce the deputy was married and had two children. He watched the footage of nearby Grand Junction, Colorado, residents beginning to grieve near the snowy street corner where the officer was gunned down.
Many Brave Cold and Snow to Support Organ Donation Awareness – KCWY News 13, Casper, WY
About 130 people braved the cold and snow in Casper Saturday morning to walk and run in the fourth annual Donor Dash. The Donor Dash honors the lives of organ and tissue donors and celebrates the lives of organ and tissue recipients. It’s also a reminder that 177 people in the state of Wyoming are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
Natrona County DA Recieves Heart Transplant, Pays it Back – KTWO, Casper, WY
In honor of National Donate Life Month, Natrona County DA, Mike Blonigen, came out to help plant trees in Casper’s Meadow Park on April 29th. Blonigen has a special connection to the cause, receiving a heart transplant on October 4th of last year. He said that it is important to pay respect to donors and remember their generosity and the sacrifice they have made.
Your Healthy Family: Organ Donation – KOAA 5, Colorado Springs, CO
Jennifer Graham has had two heart transplants. Her first came at the age of 18 at Stanford Medical Center. When that heart began to fail in 2013, she received her second gift of life at UCH becoming part of the Transplant Center’s recent milestone. Graham knows all too well what it’s like wait for an organ.
Transplanted trees in Colorado Springs symbolize lives saved by organ donors – The Gazette, Colorado Springs, CO
A pounding heart and sweaty brow voiced Eva Krynovich’s thanks Sunday. The 68-year-old heart transplant recipient helped plant hundreds of trees at Red Rocks Open Space, to honor of organ and tissue donors. It was tough work, but Krynovich said she was happy to do it. Just two years ago she was days from death when non-profit Donor Alliance found her a new heart.
Donor Alliance spreads message of hope – The Gazette, Colorado Springs, CO
Michael Hale knows how crucial it is to give the gift of life. Hale received a liver transplant on Sept. 21, 2012, after being on waiting list for four years. “The last year I was going south and was on my last leg,” he said Friday at a Memorial Hospital event for donor recipients. “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my donor and his family.”
Organ donor transplant list continues to grow, more donors still needed – Fox 21 News, Colorado Springs, CO
After nearly 30 years of marriage, it’s just Sheryl Marlor and her four sons. Her husband, David, passed away exactly one year ago at 52 years old. While she mourns the loss of her partner in life, she celebrates the lives he’s helped. David was a registered organ and tissue donor–something officials with Donor Alliance say there’s a great need for.
Awareness day recognizes organ donors – Western Slope Now, Grand Junction, CO
There are nearly 2,700 men, women and children, in Colorado alone, who are waiting on a life-saving organ transplant; nationally there are 124,000. The sheer size of those numbers is why April is celebrated as National Donate Life Month; recognizing those who have already saved others lives through organ donation. KREX-TV in Grand Junction, CO takes a look at the need for organ, eye and tissue donation.