The Gift of a Longer Life

A waiting list shouldn’t determine whether someone lives or dies. We’re working toward a future where everyone who needs an organ or tissue graft is able to get one.

A Simple Step That Can Change a Life

About Donation

Not sure what the full process looks like? Get access to everything you need to know about donation.

Support for Families

Resources and information for grieving families of donors.

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Get assistance with organ and tissue donation, educational opportunities, in-hospital support, and the management of organ and tissue donors.

It’s Your Choice

See how one woman’s donation impacted so many others.

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The Power of Organ &
Tissue Donation

A single gift can change a number of lives.

up to8 lives
can be saved through the gift of a heart, lungs, kidney, liver, pancreas and intestines.
up to125 individuals
can be healed through tissue donation for procedures like nerve restoration, heart valve replacement, burn treatment and more.
107 years
is the age of the oldest known donor. Any person can make a difference.
Donor Family Aftercare

Support for Donor Family Members

Our Donor Family Aftercare Program provides families of organ and tissue donors with resources, grief and bereavement support and custom resources to navigate the process of losing a loved one.

Professional Support

Assistance for Hospitals and Staff

Contact a dedicated Hospital Development Program Manager from LifeCenter Northwest for assistance with the organ and tissue donation process.

The LifeCenter Northwest Blog

Keep up with the latest news, donation stories and resources.

May 15, 2023

“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

May 15, 2023

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

Gov. Inslee speaks at Gift of Life ceremony
April 12, 2023

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

Learn How You Can Help

Whether you advocate for our organization, contribute, or join our team, you can help us change the lives of people in need.