Colorado Gears Up For National Donate Life Month
This April, Donate Life Colorado is excited to celebrate National Donate Life Month! This year we’re inviting everyone across the state to Show Your Heart for organ, eye and tissue donation as part of our invites residents to take part in the Show Your Heart Project with activities throughout the month. The Show Your Heart […]
Kicking Off the Show Your Heart Project in Wyoming
Join Donor Alliance and the Natrona County Library for the launch of the Show Your Heart Project in Wyoming! April is National Donate Life Month and now is the time to show your heart in support of the nearly 200 people in Wyoming currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Did you know that anyone, regardless […]
Donor Alliance Partners with IndyCar Driver / Donor Brother Stefan Wilson
Donor Alliance is very excited to announce our partnership with IndyCar Driver, Donor Brother and Colorado resident Stefan Wilson. For Wilson, the driver of the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives Andretti Autosport Honda Indy car, donation and transplantation is a cause that hits close to home. Stefan’s older brother Justin died tragically in a racing accident in […]
Staff Spotlight: Karley Beddoe
We’re so proud to work with each and every one of our staff members here at Donor Alliance. In our Staff Spotlight, we like to take a minute to let you learn more about who we are and why we work at Donor Alliance. Name: Karley Beddoe Position: Tissue Donor Coordinator Years at Donor Alliance: […]
Advocate Spotlight: Elissa Flaumenhaft
Donor Alliance volunteers and advocates are the heart and soul of our efforts to inspire and inform our community about the importance of registering as organ, eye and tissue donors in Colorado and Wyoming. Each of our volunteers and advocates has their own unique and inspiring story to tell. This month, we are featuring Elissa […]
Donate Life Rose Parade Float Wins Theme Award
Celebrating its 15th anniversary delivering the message of the power of organ, eye and tissue donation, the 2018 Donate Life Rose Parade Float took home a prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade Theme Award for exhibiting the most outstanding presentation of the Rose Parade theme of “Making a Difference”.
2017 Rose Parade Float Rider – Jeff Leone
This year, we are honored to have Jeff Leone represent us at the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Jeff is traveling from Denver to escort the 15th annual Donate Life Rose Parade float on January 1. Jeff will be joined by 24 other individuals from around the country whose lives have also been impacted […]
Coroner’s Corner: Q&A With Albany Co. WY Coroner Jennifer Graham
When did you know you wanted to become a coroner? I attempted to intern with the Albany County Coroner in 2003. When I met with Julie Heggie she ended up offering me a job. After watching her assist the families through these difficult times, I knew that this was something that I wanted to do. […]
Broncos Coach Takes Donate Life Message to the Field
Denver Broncos Coach Eric Studesville is showing his support for organ, eye and tissue donation by wearing these custom Donate Life Colorado shoes when the Broncos take on the Miami Dolphins in December 3rd. It’s part of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative designed to raise awareness for causes close to the players and […]
Donor Alliance Community Outreach and Public Education Efforts Recognized with Local and National Awards
Last week, the Donor Alliance team was honored at the 2017 Donate Life America (DLA) Pinnacle Awards, taking home honors in the media and innovation categories for our National Donate Life Month Trees for Life initiative, and in the affinity category for our “Heroes Say Yes!” partnership with the Grand Junction Rockies. The Trees for […]
Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles Awarded Donate Life America Silver Level Donor Designation Rate Award
This week, the Donate Life America Silver Level Donor Designation Rate Award was presented to Mike Dixon, Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles of Colorado. Every year, awards are given to the three states with the highest donor designation rates (DDR) in the country. DDRs are determined by the percentage of state ID, driver […]
Donor Alliance Reports on 2016 Successes; Highlights the Staff and Volunteers That Made It Possible
Last month we published our annual report that takes an in-depth look at “The Faces of Donor Alliance.” Each member of our team is dedicated to maximizing the gift of life. Our organization and our staff adhere to the highest medical and ethical standards: respectfully working with the families of organ and tissue donors, maintaining […]