The Support Spot: Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month April is National Donate Life Month. It was established in 2003 by Donate Life America and is observed each year as a way to encourage Americans … Read More
Donor mom advocates for organ donation in honor of her daughter’s gift of life: ‘I didn’t know about the gift donors give their families’
“Donor mom … it’s who I am now,” explains Diana Davis. Her eldest daughter, Danielle Davis Eger, passed away at the age of 30 from a brain aneurysm in 2019. … Read More
The life-saving legacy of John Francis Davis brings comfort to his family: ‘We’re so grateful that he was a donor. It has helped us a lot.’
John Francis Davis, known in Blackfeet Nation as ‘The Captain,’ was a high-spirited young man who possessed a special gift: He could connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. … Read More
Jakob Ash inspired a movement of kindness from people around the world: ‘Jake loved so many people; he was so kind’
Jakob Ash, a 31-year-old Army veteran and donor, inspired a movement of kindness from people around the world with a viral #justforjake hashtag that was memorialized on social media. When … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest Credits 2020 Success to Resilience and Donor Generosity
The organ procurement organization (OPO) embraced mission-focused innovation and partnership to save lives through organ and tissue donation amid the pandemic As we enter a new year, LifeCenter Northwest extends … Read More
Gerald “Buggy” Bryant: ‘He was always the helper’
Gerald Bryant, Jr. was a hardworking man who loved his family. As the youngest of four siblings – all sisters – he was outnumbered and overpowered by them while growing … Read More
‘Everyone dies, not everyone lives’: Donor Trey Tweddle lived his life to the fullest
“Everyone dies, not everyone lives.” This was Trey’s life motto. From his first breath to his last, he truly made life count. Trey’s sister, Crystal Tweddle, shares her brother’s story … Read More
Remembering Kelly Donovan: ‘Strong, persuasive, kind. That’s her legacy.’
Kelly Donovan’s mom, Rita Nonneman, recounts her experience as a donor mom and the love, grief, and pride she shares for her youngest daughter who gave the gift of life … Read More
‘He was a magnet for positive people in his life’: Da’mon Higbee gives the ultimate gift
Last year, Da’mon Higbee gave the ultimate gift on Christmas Eve. He donated his heart, lungs, liver and kidneys; giving life to five people – a true miracle. He was … Read More
Northwest-native John Wasson leaves a life-saving legacy through his gifts of organ and tissue donations
October 2020 John Wasson Jr., nicknamed “John-John” by his family, was the baby brother to three older siblings and the youngest child of Jean and John Wasson. He had Down … Read More
Resolution in Washington State Legislature Declares April as Donate Life Month
On March 4, the Washington State Legislature approved State Resolution 8707 honoring April as Donate Life Month. The resolution, sponsored by Representative Monica Stonier in the House and Senator Ann … Read More
LifeSaver Series: Heather Murray, RN, Providence Regional Medical Center-Everett
Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a Lifesaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time, and … Read More
