Events and Observances

The Gift of Life: One of the Most Unique Gifts to Give

The Gift of Life: One of the Most Unique Gifts to Give this Holiday Season Register your decision online today as an organ donor and tissue donor so you have the ability to give the #GiftOfLife in the future. A Happy Holiday Message from Donor Alliance The gift of life truly is one of the […]


Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 13, 2022 // Events and Observances

Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Many know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the disease and increase overall awareness. What many don’t know is that donated tissue and breast tissue donation often play an important role in breast reconstruction. According to the Office of Disease […]


Exciting Events at the Transplant Games of America

The Donate Life Transplant Games of America were held in San Diego, CA on July 29-August 3, 2022. This event occurs every two years and brings together people all around the nation who have been a connection to organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. This year was especially exciting as the Games hadn’t been […]


Thousands Celebrate Life at the 23rd Annual Donor Dash 5k

On Sunday, July 17th, 2022 in Denver’s Washington Park, thousands gathered to celebrate life at the 23rd Annual Donor Dash 5k! This year, the event attracted 4,203 participants. Everyone came together from across the nation, representing 46 states. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk that honors the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors; […]


Are you ready for the 23th Annual Donor Dash?

We are back in person dashing for a cause and bringing awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation in the 23rd Annual Donor Dash 5K run/walk! Thousands will join us on Sunday, July 17th at Denver’s Washington Park to honor organ and tissue donors, celebrate transplant recipients and recognize those still waiting for a lifesaving […]


Kids Need Transplants Too: National Pediatric Transplant Week 2022

Every year during the last week of National Donate Life Month, we celebrate National Pediatric Transplant Week, a time to talk about efforts to end the pediatric transplant waiting list and recognize those that have been touched by pediatric organ, eye and tissue donation. Throughout the week, clinical partners are encouraged to share patient stories, […]


Personas como yo mueren en la lista de espera todos los días, pero hoy estoy aquí gracias a mi donante de riñón.

Mi nuevo riñón me ha dado una segunda oportunidad para disfrutar la vida. Por lo tanto, este mes, en reconocimiento del Mes Nacional de Done Vida y en agradecimiento mi donante, invito a todos los residentes hispanos y latinos de nuestra comunidad a decir Sí a la donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos y a […]


#EnciendeUnaLuz en Abril, el Mes Nacional de Done Vida

Abril es el Mes Nacional de Done Vida 2022, un momento especial para honrar la generosidad de nuestros heroicos donantes y sus familias, celebrar la vida de los receptores de trasplantes y reconocer a los casi 1,500 habitantes de Colorado y Wyoming en espera de un trasplante que salve su vida. Inspirados por Tony, uno […]


Ten una Conversación de “Corazón” sobre la Donación de Órganos este Día de San Valentín

En el Día de San Valentín, tradicionalmente, compartimos nuestros sentimientos de amor con cajas de chocolates en forma de corazón, tarjetas de querubines y caramelos de corazón de conversación de color pastel. Pero, ¿sabías que el 14 de febrero también es el Día Nacional del Donante? Para algunos, el legado de sus seres queridos perdura […]


Start the “Heart” Conversation on Organ Donation this Valentine’s Day

On Valentine’s Day, traditionally, we share our feelings of love with heart-shaped boxed chocolates, cherub cards and pastel-colored conversation heart candies. But, did you know that February 14th is also National Donor Day? For some, their loved one’s legacy lives on through organ and tissue donation and this is a day to remember their heroic […]


Celebrate the Holiday Season with Donate Life!

The holiday season is upon us and we are more eager than ever to participate in all of the festive events throughout this next month. This is also the time of year where we take extra time to honor, recognize and celebrate the lives of the donors who have gone before us, the recipients who […]


What You Should Know About Liver Transplants

Did you know that nearly 500 people in our area are waiting for a liver transplant? About 30 million people – or one in 10 people in the United States – have some form of liver disease. For these reasons, liver health and awareness is at the forefront this month. Learn More During National Liver […]