News and Media Relations

July 23, 2015

My Name Is: Molly Halpin – Lakewood Sentinel

Donor Alliance Advocate Molly Halpin talks about a friend’s gift of life and how it changed her forever.

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July 18, 2015

Donor Dash and Jose’s story – 7 News, Denver

Eric Lupher of 7 News speaks with Andrea Smith of Donor Alliance and Jose Amezola Beltran about the 2015 Donor Dash and Jose’s decision to donate his kidney to a stranger.

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July 17, 2015

Donor Alliance, Donor Dash and Gabriel’s story – Colorado and Company, KUSA

Denise Plante of Colorado and Company sits down with Andrea Smith of Donor Alliance and Lisa and Gabriel Vallejos to talk about Gabriel’s story and the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation.

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July 14, 2015

Thornton woman honors brother through donor advocacy – Northglenn Thornton Sentinel

In the midst of losing her brother, Danielle Wolfe said she found solace in knowing Mike’s death would provide new life. Since her brother’s donation, Wolfe has become a dedicated volunteer and advocate.

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July 11, 2015

Letters: Importance of organ donation – The Gazette, Colorado Springs

A mother of a 22 year old man who became an organ donor, Carol McAllister writes about what donation has meant to her family.

Read the letter here.

July 7, 2015

Today in Wyoming: Healthier You – KCWY 13, Casper, WY

Andrea Smith and John Romero with Donor Alliance join Amanda del Castillo to discuss eye, organ and tissue donation.

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July 1, 2015

Wyoming woman receives life changing organ transplant – KCWY 13, Casper, WY

Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 17, a Lander, WY woman looks back on the kidney / pancreas transplant that gave her a new chance at life.

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June 21, 2015

Organ donation: A Father’s Day gift of life – 9News, Denver

After kidney failure and dialysis, a Longmont father’s dream of transplantation is coming true.

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June 10, 2015

Viral video sends powerful message about organ donation – NBC Today Health

If all your colleagues are hunched over their keyboards crying this afternoon, this video might be why. The “Man and the Dog)” ad is for Argentina’s Liver Transplant Foundation, but its message is clear across the world, and many viewers said they were in tears after watching.

Watch the video here.

June 2, 2015

25 Year-old from Boulder seeks 4th kidney donor – 7News, Denver

A 25 year old college student from Boulder is in need of a fourth Kidney transplant. She was diagnosed in 2007 with Medullary Cystic Kidney disease.

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May 29, 2015

Teen helps man raise money for kidney transplant – KRDO 13, Colorado Springs

A Colorado Springs teen who has already graduated both high school and college is using his education to help a man pay for his kidney transplant.

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May 22, 2015

Colorado woman receives new heart after waiting 125 days – Fox 31, Denver

A Colorado woman in need of a new heart received the gift of life after waiting more than 125 days. Doctors estimate most patients wait a month or two, but Tammy Harper’s condition required her to have a strict match.

Read the story here.