Discussing 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…

When you say Yes to organ, eye and tissue donation and join the Donate Life Colorado Organ & Tissue Donor Registry at the Driver License Office, you have made the decision to donate your organs, eyes and tissues after death. Do you know what organs can be donated and transplanted? Organ donation is giving the gift of life by providing…

The COVID-19 pandemic may have thrown a wrench into plans throughout Colorado this holiday season, but the good news is, some of your favorite Donate Life-themed holiday events are still on! Though they’ll look a bit different this year, holiday events are moving forward throughout our area with safety being the top priority. We’re breaking down WHAT events are still…

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…

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…