Discussing Donation

In this Donation 101, we’re breaking down organ donation terms we don’t use and why, while also giving you the correct terms to use instead! Words are powerful. How certain words or terms are used can have a significant impact, especially when it comes to organ, eye and tissue donation. Language not only plays an important role in perpetuating or…

Is it possible for organ recipients to be organ donors? Can transplanted organs be donated again? As we know, the essential gift of organ donation is the ultimate act of paying it forward. Many wonder, what if that gift didn’t have to stop with the initial transplant recipient. What if healthy organs could save more than just one life. For…

Many people wonder… how does organ donation work? You may be curious what the process is for someone to receive an organ transplant from a deceased donor. We’re here to explain to you step by step: how does organ donation work? In order for deceased organ donation to be possible, a potential donor must have a life-ending injury. This requires…

With all of the different types of donation out there today, it can get confusing as to who does what. We often receive questions about bone marrow donation, blood donation, whole body donation and more. So today, we’re here to answer some of your questions about the different types of donation and get you the resources you need to make…

Often times, we see stories that focus on organ donation and we don’t pay as much attention to the millions of lives that are saved and healed every year from tissue donation in the United States. In 2021, 2,082 heroic tissue donors from our region of Colorado and Wyoming helped save thousands through skin grafts, spinal fusions valve replacements and…

What is Tissue Donation? Most people are familiar with what it means to be an organ donor. You can also save and heal others through tissue donation. In fact, you might be the recipient of a tissue donation without even knowing it! Signing up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor after death means that you have said yes…