Laura Altobelli, Donor Mentor
Laura is a living kidney donor from San Antonio, Texas. She is a mother of three, now living in Colorado with her family, and gave the Gift of Life in 2011.’
What do you do for a living?
I am an analyst for the Colorado Department of Public Safety.
What do you do for fun?
Activist work!
What are your hobbies?
Walking! I am Forrest Gump.
What are your passions?
I am very passionate about living organ donation, human rights and a better food supply.
Why did you choose to be a mentor?
Because if I can do it, anyone can.
What is your involvement with ATF? How long have you been involved>
I am a mentor in the 1+1=Life Mentorship program, and I’ve been involved since my donation in 2011.
What about being a mentor appealed to you?
I have been in mentoring and peer counseling types of relationships for a long time. It’s part of how I like to give back and keep learning.
Are you a donor mentor or transplant recipient mentor?
Donor mentor, primarily.
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Sports Team? Broncos!
- Favorite Food? I am like a little goat and love to eat everything.
- Favorite or Dream vacation? Beach or big city.
- Favorite Movie? Contact.
- Favorite Band? Too many to name!
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