News and Media Relations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.