The 25th Annual Donor Dash, a 5K run and walk that supports organ and tissue donation, is coming up next week. Heather Burke from the Donor Alliance discusses the importance of organ and tissue donation and the impact it can have on saving and healing lives. The Donor Dash, celebrating its 25th year, brings together the community to honor donors and recipients. The event will include a program with touching stories, videos, and a special ribbon ceremony to highlight the journey of donation and transplantation. Registration is easy and can be done at donoralliance.org.
The 25th Annual Donor Dash, a 5K run and walk supporting organ and tissue donation, is set to take place next week. Heather Burke from the Donor Alliance joined to discuss the importance of inspiring others to register as donors, potentially saving and healing lives. The Donor Alliance, a nonprofit organization in Colorado and Wyoming, facilitates organ and tissue donation for transplantation, with the upcoming Donor Dash event being a significant way to honor donors and recipients.
The Donor Dash is a highly meaningful event that brings together the community to recognize heroic donors and their families, transplant recipients, and those still awaiting life-saving organ transplants. Celebrating its 25th year, the event has grown from a small gathering to attracting nearly 5,000 participants annually. The event will feature touching stories, videos, an onstage reunion, and a special ribbon ceremony to highlight the impact of donation and transplantation in saving and healing lives. The Donor Dash’s growth over the years reflects the increasing support for organ and tissue donation.
One person’s decision to register as an organ donor can potentially save up to eight lives through organ donation and heal up to 75 lives through tissue donation. Heather emphasized the ease of registering as a donor, either through the DMV or online at donoralliance.org. The upcoming Donor Dash on July 21st at Washington Park promises not only a 5K event but also an expo and programs that showcase the impact of 25 years of supporting organ and tissue donation.
