Press Releases

Donor Alliance Manager Receives Leadership Appointment to National Transplantation Organization

November 10, 2023

Incoming Board Leadership to Advance Equity, Access & Awareness in Organ Donation and Transplantation DENVER – November 9, 2023 – Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organization saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation, is pleased to announce Donor & Family Services Manager Serena Altamirano will be advancing the organization’s mission within diverse […]

Donor Alliance Joins Matador Uncrewed Aerial System to Revolutionize and Expedite Lifesaving Organ & Tissue Transport

November 2, 2023

Partnership to maximize organ & tissue viability using drones in region’s rural communities DENVER – November 1, 2023 – Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organization saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Colorado and most of Wyoming, has joined the Matador Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Consortium. The partnership, which includes other […]

Donor Alliance Director Receives Regional Leadership Award

October 18, 2023

Process Improvements Helping Save & Heal More Lives in Region DENVER – October 18, 2023  – Today, Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence (RMPEx) presented its 2023 Pete Reicks Leadership Award to Grace Harcek, director of performance excellence at Donor Alliance, for her tireless pursuit ensuring the organization’s efforts are aligned on its mission of saving and […]

Donor Alliance Honors City of Aurora with 2023 Community of Excellence Award

October 10, 2023

More than 15 events held this year to inspire Aurorans to register as an organ & tissue donor. AURORA, Colo. – October 6, 2023 – In alignment with Donor Alliance’s mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation, today, the nonprofit organization presented its 2023 Donor Alliance Community of Excellence Award […]

Donor Alliance Recognized as Denver Post Top Workplace for Tenth Year

May 8, 2023

DENVER–Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organ and tissue procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, has been named by The Denver Post as a 2023 Top Workplace for the tenth year. Donor Alliance was also awarded the Best at Making Work Meaningful designation by scoring highest on the question “My job makes me feel like […]

Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera to Declare Colorado the First “Donate Life Community” State

April 14, 2023

The Colorado State Government partners with Donor Alliance in a bold commitment to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. DENVER–In a strong display of commitment, the Colorado State Government will today declare its support for organ, eye and tissue donation by becoming the nation’s first Donate Life Community state. Working alongside Donor Alliance—the […]

Donor Alliance Named 2023 Best Place to Work by Denver Business Journal

April 13, 2023

DENVER — Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organ and tissue procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, has been recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work by Denver Business Journal in the extra-large company (100-249 employees) category. Best Places to Work honors the region’s leading employers, recognizing companies that go beyond the norm to […]

Laura Jeffries Joins Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence 2023 Board of Directors

March 1, 2023

Laura Jeffries Joins Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence 2023 Board of Directors DENVER—MARCH 1, 2023 — Donor Alliance chief administrative officer, Laura Jeffries, has joined the 2023 Board of Directors for Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence (RMPEx), a nonprofit helping organizations improve performance and achieve results. Jeffries will serve as one of the ten-member Board of Directors. […]

Record Number of Lives Saved Through Organ Donation in Colorado and Wyoming in 2022

January 10, 2023

Record Number of Lives Saved Through Organ Donation in Colorado and Wyoming in 2022 Local organ procurement organization marks eighth consecutive year of growth with record-breaking year DENVER – January 10, 2023 – Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organ and tissue procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, recorded another record-breaking year for organ donation […]

Aurora Mayor and Council Proclaim City as Colorado’s First Donate Life Community Partner

November 30, 2022

Aurora mayor and council proclaim city as Colorado’s first Donate Life community partner In an effort to raise awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation, Aurora city government and partners work with Donor Alliance and residents affected by donation to celebrate the cause. DENVER- November 29, 2022- In a solid show of grassroots support, Aurora […]

Colorado Man Remembered on Donate Life Rose Parade® Float

November 18, 2022

Colorado Man Remembered in Memorial Portrait on 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade® Float DENVER, 11/18/2022–Organ, eye and tissue donor, Tanner Denton of Grand Junction, Colo. will represent the Centennial State as a floragraph honoree on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade® float on January 2. The Donate Life community is celebrating its 20th year of […]

Donor Alliance Adds Transplant Surgeon Steven Rudich

October 26, 2022

Colorado/Wyoming organ procurement organization adds transplant surgeon to Organ recovery surgical team DENVER – October 2022 – Donor Alliance, the federally designated organ procurement organization serving Colorado and most of Wyoming, has added Dr. Steven Rudich, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. to its organ recovery surgical team. A veteran in the organ procurement industry, Dr. Rudich has […]