Older Americans Month: Am I Too Old To Be A Donor?
May Is Older Americans Month The question of whether or not someone is too old to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor is one Donor Alliance hears frequently. Some people automatically rule themselves out as a potential donor, due to their health or age; however, there’s no age limit to organ and tissue […]
What Is A Living Donation
Living donation is another incredible way you can help save the life of someone waiting for an organ transplant. Through living donation, a living person can donate a kidney or part of the liver, lung, intestine or pancreas to another person in need of a transplant. There are many factors to look at when considering […]
How Many People are Organ Donors?
Organ donation and transplantation offer the gift of life to many individuals in Colorado and Wyoming. Transplant recipients undergo a surgical process that replaces failing organs with healthy ones from others who no longer need them. Vital organs are replaced, giving those with life-threatening diseases or injuries a second chance at life. Additionally, donated tissues […]
Liver Donation: Learn the facts during National Liver Month
It’s National Liver Month and a good time to talk about liver donation! There are two ways to donate a liver, or part of a liver. Wait…what?! Yes that’s right- a person can donate part of their liver and the donated liver will regenerate within the recipient. That’s pretty amazing, considering no other internal organ […]
Kidney Transplant Recipient, Lupe Kerr: Love and Solidarity Between Sisters.
Going from having no symptoms to the need for an organ transplant Guadalupe was born in Lima, Peru; in 2010, she moved to Casper, Wyoming. Guadalupe went for a routine examination for her health insurance. During the examination, they discovered that her kidney function was abnormal and that she had stage three chronic kidney disease. […]
Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Mind and Body
You Are What You Eat When nutritionists emphasize the phrase, ‘you are what you eat,’ sometimes it holds a great deal of truth. Healthy recipes are a great way to keep both your mind and body in its best possible state. The state of our health is intricately connected to our lifestyle and eating habits. […]
Islamic Faith and Organ Donation
Organ donation and transplantation saves and heals thousands of lives every year and is a generous act supported by all major religions in the United States, including Islam. Many people wonder: can Muslims be organ donors? Can Muslims be Organ Donors? Is it Haram to be an Organ Donor? Organ donation and transplantation is permissible […]
Altar de Día de Muertos, ofrendas a nuestros seres queridos
La Muerte como Símbolo de Vida en el Altar de Día de Muertos Según la tradición mexicana, el 1 y 2 de noviembre, son los días en que las almas de nuestros difuntos vuelven a casa, al mundo de los vivos, para convivir con la familia y nutrirse de la esencia de los alimentos […]
Book Reviews: Need Summer Reading Ideas?!
Summer is only halfway over and parents are ready for kids to be back in school! Vacations are mostly over, school supplies are on sale and back to school clothes are out in the stores. It’s also when we remember that there is probably a summer reading assignment hiding in the backpack that hasn’t been […]
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, […]
National Blue & Green Day is April 12
National Blue & Green Day 2024 is a time to #ShineALight in support of organ, eye and tissue donation! The observance is recognized nationally every year during National Donate Life Month. Community members are asked to wear blue and green to show their support and raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation. […]
New Year. New Life. New Intentions.
Setting Your Intentions for the New Year As you step into the new year, do you have trouble choosing a new year’s resolution? New beginnings are filled with hope, opportunities and ways to give back to your communities. But how do you choose? We love the simplicity of choosing a single word or phrase for […]