News and Media Relations
Transplant patient shares ‘miracle story’ – Englewood Herald, Englewood, CO
Wes Cook recalls vividly a motorcycle ride he took three years ago. It was to be his last. Cook, a Parker resident for 12 years, was also planning to get rid of his skis, because he was almost certain he would never use them again. Meanwhile, he was compiling notes in a book for his wife filled with details about finances and how to winterize the house.
Colorado mother meets late daughter’s kidney recipient – NBC 11 News, Grand Junction
Kate Gallagher’s kindness and compassion now live on through others. Her heart was transplanted into a 12-year-old in Denver and one of her kidneys was given to a woman in her 60’s outside Colorado. Her other kidney went to Tony Lobato of Nucla. For six years, he needed a new kidney.
Tony Lobato meets mother of kidney donor – Norwood Post, Nucla
West End Schools District Board of Education President William “Tony” Lobato will this week meet the mother of his kidney donor. Lobato, 62, said he waited six and a half years on the transplant wait list.
Donor Mother Meets Organ Recipient – Fox 4, Grand Junction
Gail Gallagher’s daughter Kate was placed on a waiting list for a liver transplant in 2009 after being diagnosed with a rare clotting disease. Kate never received a liver before passing away, but she did become a donor. Gallagher is passionate about organ donation and on Thursday met the recipient of her daughter’s kidney, William “Tony” Labato for the first time.
The gift that keeps on giving – Colorado Springs Independent
Bob Campbell of the Colorado Springs Independent talks to people on the street about their thoughts on organ, eye and tissue donation.
Semana Nacional de la Donacion – La Prensa, Denver
La Prensa news sits down with Vinny Castilla and Donor Alliance to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation and National Minority Donor Awareness Week.
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.