11th Annual Donor Dash
Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 in Events, Photos, Recent Events
American Transplant Foundation was proud to be the Race Course Sponsor of the 11th Annual Donor Dash on Sunday, July 18th in Denver’s Washington Park! Presented by our partner Donor Alliance, the Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognize those who continue to wait for lifesaving transplants. More than 3,200 participants turned out for the event!
We had a great team representing the American Transplant Foundation this year. Thirty-one people ran or walked with the Foundation’s team, and 21 volunteers passed out water on the course or worked in the expo informing attendees about our work in the community. Special thanks to everyone who came and showed their support for the cause!
Congratulations to Elizabeth Mullen and Michelle Cleminson, team members who placed first in their divisions!
Team Transplant Cycles the 2010 Subaru Elephant Rock
Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 in Events, Photos, Recent Events, Team Transplant
The second annual Team Transplant was an incredible success! On Sunday, June 6th, 171 Team Transplant members cycled in the 2010 Subaru Elephant Rock Ride to show their support of the American Transplant Foundation and organ and tissue donation. Our riders and sponsors raised an incredible $63,000 for the Foundation! Twenty-five transplant recipients and five living kidney donors particpated on this year’s team.
After finishing their 100, 62, 34, 25, or seven mile courses, Team Transplant members were invited back to the team tent where volunteers treated them to smoothies, milkshakes, and massages. Volunteers also staffed an informational table at the tent to inform the 7,000 other Elephant Rock riders and their families about the importance of organ and tissue donation.
Thank you to our 171 team members and dozens of volunteers for making this event such a success! Visit the links and watch the video below to learn more about the event.
Photos | Team Sponsors | Meet some of the team’s inspiring members
Eagles Concert
Posted on 25. May, 2010 in Events, Photos, Recent Events
American Transplant Foundation held a special fundraiser at the Eagles concert on May 20th at Denver’s Pepsi Center!
More than 70 guests mixed and mingled at an intimate pre-concert cocktail party in the Tuaca Chill Zone and enjoyed premium seating for the concert. Thanks to our supporters, this event raised $35,000 for the Foundation.
Team Transplant Kick-Off and Registration Party
Posted on 19. Feb, 2010 in Events, Photos, Recent Events, Team Transplant
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eam Transplant, the American Transplant Foundation’s second annual charity cycling team for the Subaru Elephant Rock Ride, kicked things off in style at a registration party on February 18th! Tyler Hamilton was there to meet team members and to speak about his experience as a professional road racer. Wheat Ridge Cyclery generously hosted the party, providing raffle prizes and a special discount for all registered team members. Spicy Pickle donated delicious food, and Applejack Wine and Spirits provided beer and wine.
2009 Gold Leaf Awards
Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 in Events, Photos, Recent Events, Team Transplant
On October 22, 2009, the Colorado Healthcare Communicators honored the American Transplant Foundation with a Gold Leaf Award, the highest award possible, for our special event, Team Transplant 2009! The Gold Leaf Awards is an annual dinner and awards ceremony recognizing excellence in the field of healthcare communications. Team Transplant was the only winner under the category Ongoing Community Relations. This special event was held at The University Club in downtown Denver, Colorado.
“On the List” Book Tour Launch
Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 in On the List, Photos
On Friday, October 2, 2009, the American Transplant Foundation celebrated the release of Steve Farber and Harlan Abrahams’ new book On the List with a party at the historic Oxford Hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado.
After the launch party, there was a book signing and reading with Steve and Harlan at the Tattered Cover Book Store in Lower Downtown, which more than 100 people attended.
Watch the video of Steve and Harlan’s reading at the Tattered Cover.
10th Annual Donor Dash
Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 in Events, Photos, Recent Events
The Foundation was a proud sponsor of and participant in Donor Alliance’s 10th Annual Donor Dash on Sunday, July 19th in Denver’s Washington Park. The Donor Dash is a 5K run/walk to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors, celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognize the lives of those waiting for a lifesaving transplant.
Our 32 team members, among them kidney recipients Ed Broski, Justin Fulton, and Bryan Miller and liver recipient Vienna Danna, raced to help raise awareness for the tremendous need for organ and tissue donation in Colorado and Wyoming. Volunteers staffed a booth during the Donor Dash expo to inform attendees about organ and tissue donation and the American Transplant Foundation’s programs and events.
Donor Alliance broke yet another record for their highest number of participants with more than 2,900 racers!
Team Transplant Cycling Seminar with Michelle Grainger & Michael Heitz
Posted on 06. May, 2009 in Events, Photos, Recent Events, Team Transplant
The American Transplant Foundation hosted its second cycling seminar at a pre-opening event for Pizza Republica, the newest restaurant in the DTC, on May 6th as a special kick-off event and party for Team Transplant. Elite cycling coach Michelle Grainger presented training, cycling, and motivation tips and bike fit analyst Michael Heitz demonstrated a proper bike fit to accommodate body dimensions and to improve technique. Guests were treated to delicious gourmet hors d’oeuvres and pizza generously donated by the new restaurant.
Donate Life Colorado Launch and Senate Joint Resolution 09-038
Posted on 17. Apr, 2009 in Events, Photos, Recent Events
On April 16, 2009, the American Transplant Foundation proudly joined our partners Donor Alliance, Donor Awareness Council, and the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank at the Colorado State Capitol as we re-launched the Colorado Donor Registry to Donate Life Colorado! Currently, the state is ranked second in the nation, at 64 percent, for the number of people who have registered as donors while renewing or applying for their driver’s license or state ID card. But through this exciting new Donate Life Colorado initiative, our goal is to become number one! We hope to inspire those who have not made the decision or may have ruled themselves out to Donate Life.
Register your intent to Donate Life at the new DonateLifeColorado.org!
The American Transplant Foundation was also instrumental in the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 09-038, which recognizes organ and tissue donors through the observation of Donate Life Colorado Month. This resolution recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation and directs Colorado’s state agencies to provide access to the Donate Life Colorado Registry for Colorado’s citizens, one of the American Transplant Foundation’s ongoing projects. Senator Romer and Representative Looper sponsored SJR09-038, and all other state legislators signed on as co-sponsors.
Download a copy of Senate Joint Resolution 09-038.
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