Donor Alliance, Inc.
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Donor Alliance, Inc. |
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Information was provided to TransWeb by the Donor Alliance, Inc., 2/98.
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3773 Cherry Creek North Drive,#601 |
| (303) 329-4747 (p) |
| (303) 321-1183 (f) |
| website (www.donoralliance.org) |
| UNOS Region 8 |
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Contact person for public education: |
Susan Beckman, Director of Community Relations |
| Geographical areas covered: | Colorado and Wyoming |
| Population served: | 4.1 million |
| Transplant centers in the service area: |
University Hospital -- Colorado University Health Science Center; PorterCare Hospital; The Children's Hospital; Columbus Presbyterian/St. Luke's. |
The organization
and its mission:
The Donor Alliance, Inc., is a 501c(3) organization designated through
the Department of Health and Human Services /HCFA. The tissue bank is accredited
by the AATB, and regulated by the FDA. In cooperation with others, Donor Alliance
facilitates the donation of organs and tissue for those in need of transplantation.
Unique or creative
organ and tissue donation promotion strategies:
Transplant education through the health education center at the Denver Museum
of Natural History includes classes in schools across the state free of charge
by the museum health educator and on interactive display at the museum. Class
attendance is approximately 12,000 per year, and general visitors to exhibit
areas. This is accomplished through an annual $25,000 grant.
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Last modified:
23 July, 2001