February 14th: LifeCenter Northwest celebrates National Donor Day and Valentines Day
Though February 14 is most well-known for displaying acts of love through Valentines, but something most people are not aware of is the day’s recognition for another matter of the … Read More
Burn Awareness Week: The gift of tissue donation gives australian athlete a second chance at life
National Burn Awareness Week is observed annually the first full week in February, and it is designed to provide an opportunity for burn and fire safety educators to unite in … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest saves more lives than ever before in 2017
For the sixth consecutive year, LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) has achieved major milestones for both the number of organ donors and organs transplanted. As a direct result, more transplant recipients than … Read More
A touching letter written by donor daughter Jennipher Lorber to her mother’s recipients.
One of the most gratifying parts of our job is the opportunity to connect donor families with their loved ones recipients. Those who make the decision to reach out are … Read More
Harborview Medical Center nurses visit LifeCenter Northwest for Donation Leaders Training
On November 15, 2017, LifeCenter Northwest hosted 30 critical care nurses from Harborview Medical Center (HMC) at LCNW’s home office in Bellevue, WA for an all-day Donation Leaders Training. This … Read More
2018 Rose Parade Recap
Over the New Year’s holiday, LifeCenter Northwest accompanied Mill Creek donor mom, Vicki Moore, to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA to celebrate her son, Parker Lang, on the Donate … Read More
Local teen, Parker Lang, honored for his gift of life at Providence Regional Medical Center-Everett event
On Thursday November 30, LifeCenter Northwest honored Parker Lang for his gifts of life during an event held at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, WA. Friends, family, and colleagues … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest takes this time of giving to honor the courageous act of organ and tissue donation
During the holiday season we traditionally focus on the people and blessings for which we are grateful. LifeCenter Northwest takes this time to honor the courageous act of organ and … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest celebrates National Donor Sabbath
Each year LifeCenter Northwest celebrates National Donor Sabbath, an annually recognition observed two weekends prior to Thanksgiving. The three day recognition will be celebrated November 10-12 this year. All major … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest connects donor family and heart recipient 30 years later
It’s never too late to say, “thank you,” even if that gratitude arrives decades later. In late April, LifeCenter Northwest received a small unassuming card in the mail. “This note … Read More
LifeSaver Series: Leah Priestaf and Sarah Hewitt, Harborview Medical Center
At LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW), collaborating with local hospitals, medical centers and medical professionals is an essential part of fulfilling our mission of working together to save lives through organ and … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest President & CEO, Kevin O’Connor, co-authors study in upcoming Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN)
A new study just released indicates that many donated organs that are discarded might be suitable for transplantation if certain steps are taken to limit damage following donation. The findings … Read More
