Wyoming Donor Dash 2025: A Record-Breaking Day of Honor, Hope and Healing
This year's Wyoming Donor Dash was more than just a community run - it was a moving tribute to the power of eye, organ, and tissue donation and the lives forever changed by it.
By Leah Whiticker - May 7, 2025
This year’s Wyoming Donor Dash was more than just a community run – it was a moving tribute to the power of donation and the lives forever changed by it. With more than 600 attendees, we celebrated a record-breaking turnout, all united by one purpose: to honor the gift of eye, organ, and tissue donation.
This History of the Wyoming Donor Dash
What began in 2009 with just over 30 participants has now grown into a vibrant and heartfelt tradition for Casper and the surrounding communities. This year’s Donor Dash wasn’t just a race – it was a celebration of life, legacy, and a tribute to the donors and families who have given the ultimate gift.
Stories to Remember of Eye Donation and Transplantation
Among the many stories honored that day was Bill Fehringer’s. His cornea transplant has given him over 20 years of memories, participating in family events and continuing to actively contribute to the Casper community he holds dear. His story is just one of many that remind us why events like this matter.
“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” ~ Native American proverb
One of the most moving parts of the day was the Wyoming Donor Dash Honor Wall, a handcrafted tribute created by Jenea Goddard, a hospital intensive care unit manager and donor resource team lead. The wall beautifully honors eye, organ, and tissue donors, recipients, and legacies shared upon it. Each name, photo, and story is a testament to the ripple effect of one selfless decision.
Life Moves Forward with Eye, Organ, and Tissue Donation
As the race came to a start, participants gathered at the North Platte River, holding blue and green carnations – the colors of the Donate Life community. With heartfelt reflection, each flower was tossed into the water, symbolizing life moving forward, and the journeys made possible through donation.
Relive the magic of the day by watching our recap video on YouTube. Share it, celebrate with us, and help us spread the word about the importance of eye, organ, and tissue donation.
Watch the video now.
Together, we carry their stories forward.
If you would like to share your experience of donation or receiving a life-changing gift of donation, please let us know at info@corneas.org.
Go Back This History of the Wyoming Donor Dash
What began in 2009 with just over 30 participants has now grown into a vibrant and heartfelt tradition for Casper and the surrounding communities. This year’s Donor Dash wasn’t just a race – it was a celebration of life, legacy, and a tribute to the donors and families who have given the ultimate gift.
Stories to Remember of Eye Donation and Transplantation
Among the many stories honored that day was Bill Fehringer’s. His cornea transplant has given him over 20 years of memories, participating in family events and continuing to actively contribute to the Casper community he holds dear. His story is just one of many that remind us why events like this matter.
“Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” ~ Native American proverb
One of the most moving parts of the day was the Wyoming Donor Dash Honor Wall, a handcrafted tribute created by Jenea Goddard, a hospital intensive care unit manager and donor resource team lead. The wall beautifully honors eye, organ, and tissue donors, recipients, and legacies shared upon it. Each name, photo, and story is a testament to the ripple effect of one selfless decision.
Life Moves Forward with Eye, Organ, and Tissue Donation
As the race came to a start, participants gathered at the North Platte River, holding blue and green carnations – the colors of the Donate Life community. With heartfelt reflection, each flower was tossed into the water, symbolizing life moving forward, and the journeys made possible through donation.
Relive the magic of the day by watching our recap video on YouTube. Share it, celebrate with us, and help us spread the word about the importance of eye, organ, and tissue donation.
Watch the video now.
Together, we carry their stories forward.
If you would like to share your experience of donation or receiving a life-changing gift of donation, please let us know at info@corneas.org.