News and Media Relations
Denver 7 News – ‘He’s my hero’: During National Donate Life Month, Colorado mother shares her son’s story
April is National Donate Life Month — a chance to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate gift, while raising awareness about organ and tissue donation. Kristen Adcock lost her middle son, Connor, in October of 2017. Connor would be turning 26 years old this year.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle – What’s with all the green and blue this April in Colorado and Wyoming?
In a vibrant display, buildings across cities and towns in Colorado and Wyoming are lighting up iconic locations with hues of blue and green. So, what's the story behind it?
Powell Tribune – Wyomingites encouraged to join organ donor registry
Right now, in Wyoming, more than 100 people are waiting and hoping for a life-saving organ transplant. And amid National Donate Life Month, residents across the state and country are being encouraged to boost those hopes by registering as an organ donor.
9NEWS – April is National Donate Life Month
Donor Alliance and its advocate volunteer, Tony Young who is a heart and kidney recipient, appeared on 9NEWS in the 4pm newscast to raise awareness for National Donate Life Month. Donor Alliance encourages people to order a free #ShineALight kit this month to highlight the need at DonateLifeColorado.org.
Mile High Magazine Podcast – 04/07/2024 Episode: Donor Alliance
Since 2003, Donor Alliance and the nation have been observing April as National Donate Life Month to raise awareness about the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor.
Cowboy State Daily – Casper Woman Has Been Living On Borrowed Time For 25 Years With Teen’s Kidney
A horrific crash in Wisconsin 25 years ago took the life of a 16-year-old boy, who then saved and extended the life of a Casper woman with his donated kidney. How she got her borrowed time from the boy still brings tears to her eyes.
The Prowers Journal – DMV and Donor Alliance celebrate National Donate Life Month with third-annual flag-raising ceremony
A familiar face seen at driver license offices across Colorado shared her heartfelt tribute of receiving the gift of life during a National Donate Life Month flag raising ceremony hosted by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles and Donor Alliance at the Department of Revenue’s main office in Lakewood.
Delta County Independent – Delta resident Lella Young shares her story at Donate Life Flag ceremony in Lakewood
Delta resident Lella Young may seem like your typical teenager, but she has a heart full of thanksgiving and is happy to share her story to all to make a difference and see her gift paid forward to others. Young, 16, was a speaker during a National Donate Life Month flag raising ceremony hosted by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles and Donor Alliance at the Department of Revenue’s main office in Lakewood earlier this month.
KKTV – Southern Colorado hospital honors organ donors
UCHealth Parkview Medical Center and the non-profit Donor Alliance honored organ, eye and tissue donors, and their families with a flag raising ceremony Monday.
Fox20/27 (Casper/Cheyenne) – AROUND WYOMING: Books, Oil Derricks, and Donkey Basketball?!?
In honor of National Donate Life Month, the Platte River Trails oil derrick lit up in blue and green colors. Donate Life Wyoming is encouraging people to take a walk near the area, snap a selfie, and tag them in photos to be featured on their social media pages.
Fox 31 – National Donate Life Month
Donor Alliance advocate volunteer, Tim Atkinson, and Donor Alliance spokeswoman, Heather Burke, join Fox31 to talk about the importance of raising awareness during National Donate Life Month.
Cheyenne Post – National Donate Life Month Kicks Off Across Colorado & Wyoming
This month, locations across Colorado and Wyoming will transform into a palette of blue and green while Donate Life flags fly high into the sky. They will serve as reminders of the difference one person’s decision can make when they say “yes” to registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor.