News and Media Relations
KGWN – TV – Wyoming News Now
Bryson Quinney, a young heart recipient, and his father Eric Quinney championed a Donate Life specialty license plate in Wyoming with the help of state lawmakers to spark conversations among Wyomingites about the power of donation. In January, Donor Alliance was proud to announce the new specialty plate launched in Wyoming to inspire more residents to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor.
Cowboy State Daily – Wyoming Teen Born With Half A Heart Champions New ‘Donate Life’ License Plate
Lyman's Bryson Quinney was born with half a heart and was saved by a heart transplant in 2020. Now he and his father are champions for organ and tissue donation, including pushing for Wyoming’s new “Donate Life” license plates.
Cheyenne Post – Wyoming and Colorado organ donations increase by more than ten percent
The number of lives in the Mountain West saved by organ donation continues to rise. According to the nonprofit Donor Alliance, there were 918 organ transplants in Wyoming and Colorado in 2023. That's a 10.6 percent increase over the year before. Those transplants came from 307 donors.
The Torrington Telegram – Become a Hero Today
According to WYDOT, anyone interested in increasing awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation may apply for the new, distinctive “Donate Life” license plates. “When you say ‘yes’ to registering as an organ and tissue donor, it is an opportunity for another life to be saved and healed. You’re giving someone a second chance at life. Every year, organ and tissue transplants provide hope to tens of thousands of people suffering from disease, injury, or trauma,” Heather Burke, Donor Alliance Public Relations and Communications Manager told the Telegram.
KNBC – TV Los Angeles – 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
The world-famous Rose Parade took place for the 135th year in Pasadena. NBC4’s Lauren Coronado reports on January 1, 2024.
Colorado Community Media – Family formed after life-saving organ transplant raises awareness for donations in Parker
"Melanie Merrill worked in the transplant department at a children’s hospital in California when Pochie, an infant in foster care, was admitted for an organ transplant.
The surgery, more than a decade ago, would unknowingly change both of their lives for the better. "
Cheyenne Post – Donor Alliance Awards WYDOT Driver Services Employees for Saving & Healing Lives
"Nearly All Organ & Tissue Registrations Come Through Wyoming Driver Services.
Registration as an organ and tissue donor is a crucial component to Donor Alliance’s mission of saving and healing lives in the region."
Wyoming Public Media – A Douglas woman will ride in the Rose Parade, advocating for organ donation
"Organ donation saved Douglas resident Rhonda Hill’s life. She’s been an advocate for the Donor Alliance nonprofit since a kidney and pancreas donation in her thirties gave her a new lease on life. On New Year’s Day, Hill will represent the Donor Alliance and Wyoming in the Rose Parade hosted in Pasadena, California. Wyoming Public Radio’s Jeff Victor is no stranger to organ donation himself; he gave a kidney to his father five years ago."
KOSI 101.1 – Rhonda Hill will Represent Donate Life at the 2023 Rose Parade
Donor Alliance discussed Rhonda Hill representing Colorado and Wyoming on the Donate Life OneLegacy Float at the Rose Parade.
Georgetown’s Slacker Half Marathon a Special Feat for Heart Transplant Recipient
"When Sedalia resident Andrea Ogg received a heart transplant in July 2018, she made a promise with herself to live a full life in honor of her donor.
As Ogg competed in the Slacker Half Marathon from Loveland Ski Area to Georgetown on June 24, she hoped to embody that promise."
Best Life Best Death Podcast: What is Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
"Talking with Cheryl made me more keenly aware of the ripple effect that donations have in the world. Organ, eye and tissue donations are life-saving. We talk about how she got involved with the Donor Alliance, finding donor networks in your region, how science and medicine are constantly working to improve outcomes, and what is helpful for donors and recipients to know."
Wyoming Father and Son Work Together to Spread Awareness About Organ Donation Through License Plates
"A father and son from Lyman have teamed up with Uinta County Senator Wendy Shuler to develop legislation to create a special license plate for the state of Wyoming to promote organ donation awareness.
Last week Eric and Bryson Quinney testified in the senate transportation committee when they were discussing legislation. The committee passed the license plate with a 4-1 vote, on the Senate floor it has passed the third reading, so now goes over to the house side.
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