Press Releases

June 10, 2014

“Recycle Yourself Colorado” Launches at Denver Comic Con, Shows Young Adults the Possibilities of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

Fun and frank campaign includes new website, game and community outreach Recycle Yourself Colorado, a new initiative to educate 15-25 year old residents about organ, eye and tissue donation in fresh ways, will launch this weekend at the internationally renowned Denver Comic Con. With a quirky and age-appropriate approach, the campaign aims to inspire Colorado […]

May 19, 2014

Donor Alliance named one of the Top Workplaces in Colorado

Donor Alliance, the federally designated, non-profit organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of The Denver Post Top Workplaces. The notable list is determined based on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational […]

April 1, 2014

Communities throughout Colorado & Wyoming Proclaim April as Donate Life Month

In an effort to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation, local governments work with Donor Alliance and residents touched by donation to celebrate the cause In a robust display of grassroots support, local governments throughout Colorado and Wyoming are declaring April Donate Life Month in their cities. These efforts are in support of […]

January 21, 2014

A Record Year for Organ & Tissue Donation for Colorado & Wyoming in 2013

A record 463 people received lifesaving organ transplants in 2013 thanks to 148 selfless donors in Colorado and Wyoming, according to Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving the two-state region. Additionally, a record 1,177 tissue donors provided lifesaving and healing tissue, providing […]

December 10, 2013

Two Coloradans to advocate for organ and tissue donation in 2014 Rose Parade

Two Coloradans that received gifts of life-saving and life-healing organ and tissue transplants will be among 30 individuals from around the country riding aboard the eleventh annual Donate Life Float in the nationally televised Rose Parade on January 1 in Pasadena, CA. The 2014 Donate Life float, Light Up the World, will inspire viewers worldwide […]

November 24, 2013

Transplant recipients, donor families to escort the “Gift of Life” balloon in the 9NEWS Parade of Lights

For the second year in a row, Colorado families of organ, eye and tissue donors and transplant recipients will escort a balloon float in the annual 9NEWS Parade of Lights in downtown Denver Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. The Donate Life Colorado float, titled “Gift of Life” will be a jumbo balloon in […]

November 1, 2013

“Save Time, Renew Online” Campaign Wins Award

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Donor Alliance, and Colorado.gov announced a fourth win today for their joint “Save Time. Renew Online!” multimedia campaign, which has been selected by The International Academy of Visual Arts to receive a 2013 W3 Award. The “Save Time. Renew Online!” campaign was created in 2011 in an effort […]

October 28, 2013

Donor Alliance Earns Awards for Outstanding Healthcare Communications

Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, today announced its receipt of six awards from the Colorado Healthcare Communicators (CHC) 2013 Gold Leaf Awards. The annual awards program recognizes excellence in public relations, marketing and communications of local […]

September 13, 2013

Ending the Wait Awards honor Colorado Hospitals for donation achievements

On September 13, St. Anthony Hospital, Littleton Adventist Hospital, Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Parkview Medical Center and Rose Medical Center were recognized with Ending the Wait awards for their outstanding efforts in promoting organ and tissue donation in Colorado. The awards, now in their fifth year, are presented annually by Donor Alliance, the organ procurement […]

September 10, 2013

Donor Alliance recognized by DHHS for donation work with hospitals

Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming was among a select group of organ procurement organizations (OPOs) nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for working with hospitals in its service area to […]

August 7, 2013

Donor Alliance Looks to Increase the Number of Registered Organ Donors during National Minority Donor Awareness Week

Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and most of Wyoming today announced it will be designating August 1_7 as National Minority Donor Awareness Week. The nationwide observance aims to educate minorities of the need for organ, eye and tissue donors within […]

July 16, 2013

Thousands to celebrate organ, eye and tissue donation at the 14th Annual Donor Dash 5K Run/Walk

Donor Alliance, the federally designated, non-profit organ procurement organization and American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank serving Colorado and Wyoming, will this month once again host the Donor Dash. The 14th annual 5K run/walk is to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients […]