Press Releases
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nearly 500 gather in Denver for Donor Alliance’s Annual Donor Family Tribute
Nearly 500 people gathered at the Seawell Grand Ballroom in downtown Denver yesterday for the annual Donor Family Tribute. The event recognized the families of those who have given the gift of organ, eye and tissue donation to thousands in need, and remembered Colorado donors who gave the selfless gift over the last two years. […]
WYDOT honored for state’s organ & tissue donor designation rate
On May 14th, representatives from the Wyoming Department of Transportation received a gold medal from Donate Life America in recognition of Wyoming’s high percentage of residents who have generously pledged to be organ, eye and tissue donors through the state’s donor registry. The award was presented by Donor Alliance, the federally-designated, non-profit organ procurement organization […]
Donor Alliance, Rose Medical Center host “Lifecycle of Donation Day”
Today, Rose Medical Center, a Health ONE hospital, hosted a “Lifecycle of Donation Day” solely focused on educating its staff about the organ, eye and tissue donation process in celebration of National Donate Life Month. Members of Donor Alliance, Colorado and Wyoming’s non-profit organ procurement organization, partnered with Rose Medical Center to offer this first-of-its-kind […]
Colorado Driver’s License Offices honored for state’s organ & tissue donor designation rate
On April 30th, the final day of National Donate Life Month 2013, representatives from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles and Driver’s License Office were presented with a gold medal from Donate Life America in recognition of Colorado’s high percentage of residents who have generously pledged to be organ, eye and tissue […]