The Gift of Donation in Alaska
LifeCenter Northwest is Honored to Share about Organ Donation at the AFN Convention Nearly 900 Alaska Native and Native Americans in the U.S. are currently on the waiting list for … Read More
Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith (an organ donor)
Debra Smith and her only child, Jennipher Lorber, were the dynamic duo. “It was us against the world,” says Jennipher. Debra was the fun mom. The life of the party. … Read More
Healthy Lung Month: Reflections from double-lung recipient Joshua Hunter
**This is a guest blog submitted by Joshua Hunter. This piece details Joshua’s transplant journey and recovery. I’m a double lung transplant recipient. My wife and I believe that without … Read More
Communities of color need facts on organ donation, transplants
By Suzanne Watnick and Santokh Gill *This article originally appeared in the Seattle Times on Sept. 20., 2022 It’s no secret that communities of color have struggled with the U.S. … Read More
Donor Alex Encila to be Honored at 2022 Donate Life Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Alex Encila will be honored during the 2022 Rose Parade that takes place in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s Day. Read More
Man received living kidney donation from partner of four months. They later married.
The couple shares their story to address the number one problem in transplantation: the gap between the demand for organ transplants and the supply of donated organs — especially in … Read More
Mozae Allenbach honored during resolution reading in Olympia, Wash.
Mozae “Mo” Allenbach, 15, from Seattle, was a kind and silly, beautiful and creative, selfless and giving person who chose to join the organ donor registry when she received her … Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Scott Connelly, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
From L to R: Loreen Fontanilla, Overlake IT Analyst, andScott Connelly, Overlake Manager of IT Technology Services Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and … Read More
Milestone year achieved, bringing hope and healing to families and recipients
LifeCenter Northwest facilitated the donation of a record 1,265 organs from 417 deceased donors in 2023, a groundbreaking achievement. This milestone underscores the organization’s commitment to saving lives through organ … Read More
Donor families meet through special Rose Parade connection
We had the privilege of honoring the lifesaving legacies of both Dom Calata and Marty Palmanteer with floral portraits that adorned the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade float and debuted … Read More
Donation Celebrations
From Spokane to Bellevue to Billings to Missoula, we’ve been making our rounds to celebrate donor families and their loved ones who made life and sight possible for others through … Read More
Meet Brent Merry, Director of I.T.
Meet I.T. Director Brent Merry A Chicago native, Brent Merry joins LifeCenter Northwest as the new I.T. Director following a 20-year career serving in the United States Air Force. In … Read More
“Lights and Sirens” bill signed into law in Washington
On Thursday, May 4, Gov. Inslee signed House Bill 1271 into law. This legislation will allow organ transport vehicles with specially-trained drivers to use red lights and sirens like other … Read More
Montana governor honors organ donors at “Gift of Life” event in Helena
When Jacob Clayton drew his final breath just days before his 28th birthday, his family agonized over whether to donate his organs. Clayton was known for his kind soul, adventurous … Read More
Washington Governor Jay Inslee honors state’s organ donors at event in Olympia
When 35-year-old military veteran and Pierce County Deputy Dominique “Dom” Calata died in the line of duty last year, his final act of service was to donate his organs, tissues … Read More
LaMont Williams: Not Afraid to Fail
LaMont Williams took his grandfather’s words of wisdom to heart and had his blood checked every six months to be on guard against the potential onset of diabetes, which runs … Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Paul Lee, RN, St. Peter’s Health (Helena, Mont.)
Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who go above and beyond to save lives—honoring our shared values to improve donation culture … Read More