LifeCenter Northwest Marks Record Year for Organ Donation in 2025
The generosity of 446 organ donors saved 1,200 lives, reaching new milestone in the organization’s history In collaboration with donor families and hospital partners across the region, LifeCenter Northwest achieved … Read More
Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith
This Mother’s Day, Jennifer Lorber remembers her mother and the lifesaving legacy she left behind as an organ donor. “We were the dynamic duo,” she says. “It was us against … 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
Why organ donation awareness matters in Hispanic communities
Building trust and understanding is essential to our mission. That’s why attending events like the Cinco de Mayo festival in Sunnyside, Wash., is so important. Understanding why organ donation matters … Read More
Carrying their legacy to Washington, D.C.
How two proud moms are strengthening communities through storytelling Last week in Washington, D.C., two mothers honored their sons in the most powerful way they could — by turning loss … Read More
Collaboratively Growing Transplant Across the Pacific Northwest
Standing on-stage in front of a ballroom full of surgeons, hospital executives and medical professionals, Dan Christ didn’t talk about data, outcomes or growth targets. He talked about hope. “I … Read More
The gift of life is a gift for all seasons
A Gift For All Seasons Organ and tissue donation is the greatest gift one can give, and we’re honoring the individuals who gave life to others by sharing their stories … Read More
Donor mom and volunteer shares lasting impact of daughter’s donation
Laura Givens sat down with KING 5 news to share the life and legacy of her daughter and organ, eye, and tissue donor, Rachel Givens. Watch that story. Rachel, forever … Read More
Twice Saved: LaMont Williams’ journey from patient to pastor
When LaMont Williams was just 29, he was hit with a startling diagnosis: kidney disease. Two years later and with a baby on the way with his wife, Felicia, he … Read More
Why I Chose DCD — and Why I Would Do It Again
Written by Eden Atwood, a mother, donor mother, and advocate for the gift of life. Read More
CMS Performance Report: Flawed Metrics Need Reform
Stakes are high for patients on the transplant waiting list In May of 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Public Aggregated Performance 2024 … Read More
‘She believed in sharing life’s blessings’
When Anchor Point woman Erica Walli, 49, lost her life in an ATV accident, her family learned that she had a rare blood type, and saw hope in Walli’s choice … Read More
The State of Montana honored 60 lifesaving organ donors in special ceremony
Young Man’s Legacy of Generosity Lives on Through Organ Donation Eden Atwood remembers her late son, Benjamin Hubbard Atwood Anderson, 20, as “a comet — a bright, shining star of … Read More
Antonio’s Gift
Organ donation and family are at the heart of this documentary-style video. By LifeCenter Northwest CEO Santokh Gill Just days after he turned 21, Antonio Espinoza of Wapato, Washington, died … Read More
