Avid Horseman Saved by Liver Transplant
Left photo: Jesse and Kevin; Right photo: Jesse and Ladybird Jesse Flores was living a very good life. In his 40s, he took a leap of faith and left a … Read More
The Gift of Donation in Alaska
LifeCenter Northwest is Honored to Share about Organ Donation at the AFN Convention Nearly 900 Alaska Native and Native Americans in the U.S. are currently on the waiting list for … Read More
Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith (an organ donor)
Debra Smith and her only child, Jennipher Lorber, were the dynamic duo. “It was us against the world,” says Jennipher. Debra was the fun mom. The life of the party. … Read More
Healthy Lung Month: Reflections from double-lung recipient Joshua Hunter
**This is a guest blog submitted by Joshua Hunter. This piece details Joshua’s transplant journey and recovery. I’m a double lung transplant recipient. My wife and I believe that without … 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
Donor Alex Encila to be Honored at 2022 Donate Life Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Alex Encila will be honored during the 2022 Rose Parade that takes place in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s Day. Read More
Man received living kidney donation from partner of four months. They later married.
The couple shares their story to address the number one problem in transplantation: the gap between the demand for organ transplants and the supply of donated organs — especially in … 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
LifeSaver Award Series: Alecia George, RN, Alaska Regional Hospital (Anchorage, Alaska)
Alecia (center, holding award) poses with colleagues at Alaska Regional Hospital Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who go above and … Read More
Local sergeant donates kidney to mom
Sgt. Jason Houck, from the King County Sheriff’s Office, has served his community as a public servant for 25 years, and on March 5, he provided the ultimate service: THE … Read More
News: Record generosity in 2024
LifeCenter Northwest, the organ procurement organization serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and North Idaho, facilitated the donation of 1,134 life-saving organs from a record 437 deceased donors in 2024, including 95 … Read More
The license plate that saves lives
Share your support of organ, eye and tissue donation with a license plate that celebrates the gift of life! LifeCenter Northwest is partnering with the Washington State office of Sen. … Read More
Mother of three receives historic transplant
Adriana Rodriguez welcomed her third child last year — her first girl, Annalea. Her family was thrilled. Annalea’s older brothers, Adrian and Junior, were excited to spend time with their … Read More
Lung recipient shares gratitude for donor families
Double-lung recipient Mary Goodwin shared her story as the keynote speaker at our Donation Celebration event last weekend on July 20 in Spokane, Wash. See news coverage of the event … Read More
Shelly Powell, incoming VP, Clinical Ops
Shelly Powell will join LifeCenter Northwest Sept. 3, 2024, as the next Vice President, Clinical Operations. Powell joins the organization with more than three decades of healthcare experience, most recently … Read More
Montana’s organ donors honored by Gov. Gianforte at Helena event
Young man’s legacy of connection lives on through organ donation Carter Herne, 25, renewed his organ donor registration only a week prior to the tragic motorcycle accident that took his … Read More
Washington governor honors donors at “Gift of Life” event in Olympia
Covington teen’s legacy of love lives on through organ donation When 18-year-old Madeline Goldsmith left her home for a day with friends last Fourth of July, she hugged her parents, … Read More
Mozae Allenbach honored during resolution reading in Olympia, Wash.
Mozae “Mo” Allenbach, 15, from Seattle, was a kind and silly, beautiful and creative, selfless and giving person who chose to join the organ donor registry when she received her … Read More
