Press Releases
Mother of Colorado organ donor to encourage all Americans to register as donors in 2015 Rose Parade
Englewood, Colo. mother Amy Johnson lost her daughter Nicole Scott to a fatal car accident in 2001. Amy made the decision to donate Nicole’s organs, which in turn saved the lives of three people. Now, Amy is gearing up to join 29 others from around the country as a float rider aboard the twelfth annual […]
Transplant recipients lead “Gift of Life” float in Denver’s treasured holiday tradition: 9NEWS Parade of Lights
Donate Life Colorado float to remind holiday revelers importance of giving gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation DENVER- The holiday season is here, reminding us of all the things we have to be thankful for. On December 5 and 6, local transplant recipients will show their thanks for the selfless actions of their […]
Donor Alliance announces “My Hero Said Yes!” campaign
Donor Alliance and the entire donation and transplantation community are proud to unveil a new marketing campaign for the Donate Life Colorado and Donate Life Wyoming donor registries. The campaign, titled “My Hero Said Yes!” is a localized representation of the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation. It tells the inspiring, real-life stories […]
Ending the Wait Awards honor five Colorado hospitals
Donor Alliance and the Colorado Hospital Association recognize the outstanding efforts of healthcare organizations to make the gift of life possible in Colorado St. Anthony Hospital, Swedish Medical Center, The Medical Center of Aurora, Medical Center of the Rockies and The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center were recognized with […]
Sue Dunn and Jennifer Prinz named as examiners for 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has named Sue Dunn and Jennifer Prinz, CEO and COO of Donor Alliance in Denver, to the Board of Examiners for the 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence. Appointed by the […]
Celebrating 15 Years: Thousands of Coloradans to Celebrate Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation at the Donor Dash 5K July 20 in Washington Park
Special happenings at this year’s event: liver recipient meets her donor’s family for the first time, baseball legend Vinny Castilla hosts children’s area One of Denver’s most celebrated and attended cause-related 5Ks, the Donor Dash, is celebrating 15 years this summer. Taking place July 20 in Denver’s historic Washington Park, the Donor Dash is […]
Transplant recipients and families of organ, eye and tissue donors to represent Wyoming’s transplant waiting list in the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Parade July 8
Walkers offer hope to the nearly 200 Wyoming residents currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant For the first time, Wyoming families of organ, eye and tissue donors and transplant recipients will participate in the annual Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Parade in downtown Casper on Tuesday, July 8. The Donate Life Wyoming parade entry, “Wyoming’s Transplant Waiting List,” will use walkers […]
Sue Dunn receives Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Cryolife Achievement Award
Sue Dunn, president and CEO of Donor Alliance, was last week the recipient of a national recognition, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Cryolife Achievement Award. Donor Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. As the organ and tissue procurement agency for Colorado and most of Wyoming, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]