Discussing Donation

One of the most common myths we hear about donation is that there is an additional cost to the organ and tissue donor’s family or their estate. That’s simply not true, your donation is a gift! The fact: There is no cost to the donor’s family for organ, eye and tissue donation. Many people who have never considered organ donation…

You may have been hearing the term “presumed consent” or “opt-out” when it comes to organ and tissue donation around the world. Presumed consent is a donation system by which adults over the age of 18 are automatically considered willing donors of organs and tissues after death unless they have taken the necessary legal steps to “opt out.” The UK…

The essential gift of organ donation is the ultimate act of “paying it forward” with the donation of healthy organs and tissues. But what if that gift didn’t have to stop at just one transplant? What if healthy organs could save more than one life? For some on the waiting list for kidney and liver transplants, that dream could become…

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…

Colorado DMV Opens New Driver License Office On Wednesday, July 18, the newest Colorado Driver License office opened in Westminster at 8464 Federal Boulevard. The Westminster office will be open from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday. It is conveniently located next to an established Adams County Motor Vehicle Office, which processes title and registrations for vehicles. Donor Alliance is…

Have you ever seen a Donate Life flag raised at one of our local hospitals in Colorado and wondered what that means? Keep reading to learn more about this symbol of remembrance and hope and the touching flag raising ceremonies. Donate Life flag raising ceremony, what does it mean? If you have never been a part of a flag raising…