LifeCenter Northwest Celebrates a Decade of Generosity and Saving More Lives Than Ever Before
As we enter a new year, LifeCenter Northwest would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the organ and tissue donors and their families who made 2019 a year of … Read More
LifeSaver Series: ICU Charge Nurse Danielle O’Toole, Tacoma General Hospital
Each month LifeCenter Northwest establishes a Lifesaver Award. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time, and energy. … Read More
Road to the Rose Parade honors Benefis Health System organ donor Julie Shepherd
Julie Shepherd was fiercely competitive and an exceptional athlete, but also radiated empathy and kindness to friends and strangers alike. In her short 17 years, her generosity touched the lives … Read More
A life of service: From the Army to organ procurement
November 2019 LifeCenter Northwest Surgical Organ Recovery Specialist, Les Olson, has worked in organ donation for over 50 years. That’s right 50. Though he has served one of the longest … Read More
Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day: A tissue recipient’s story of hope and healing
October 2019 Thank you to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations for sharing Kate’s story When Kate Kane was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2011, her doctor outlined … Read More
Dedication Garden honors donors, families, recipients, and waiting list candidates on Rose Parade Float
Each year, the Donate Life Rose Parade® float honors organ, eye, and tissue donors from across the country and inspires people to save and heal lives. An integral part of … Read More
Organ donors save a record number of lives through donation and transplantation
September 2019 119 organs, including 53 kidneys, were provided for transplant in August thanks to the generosity of organ donors across Alaska, Montana, North Idaho, and Washington Continuing a seven-year … Read More
LifeSaver Series: ICU Team, Astria Regional Medical Center
Each month LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) establishes a Lifesaver Award. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time, and … Read More
10 years later, a grateful heart recipient honors his donor and continues to celebrate a new lease on life
September 2019 The “widow-maker” Life was pretty good for Richard Henderson. He was married, professionally employed, and able to both teach and perform music part-time. His cardiac health had never … Read More
‘Paula is my hero’; grateful kidney recipient meets family of woman who gave him gift of life
Paula Williams was a strong and independent woman. Paula did nothing but her best job on any task given to her. Paula grew up in a poor family and as … Read More
LifeSaver Series: Dr. Shari Peach, St. Patrick Hospital
Each month LifeCenter Northwest presents a Lifesaver Award to honor and recognize someone who has demonstrated a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time, and energy. … Read More
Guest Speaker and Tissue Recipient Jason Schecterle visits LifeCenter Northwest
Earlier this summer, our staff welcomed guest speaker and tissue recipient, Jason Schecterle to our office headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Jason’s message of hope and resilience in the face of … Read More
