Donate Life Month serves as a time to honor donors, celebrate life
The legacy left behind by organ, tissue, and cornea donors is something to honor every day, however April marks a particularly special time to celebrate. Donate Life Month is a national initiative … Read More
National recognition focuses on kidney health
March is National Kidney Month, an opportunity to raise awareness for kidney health and education, and urge people to give their kidneys a second thought and a well-deserved checkup. These efforts … Read More
Washington Governor Jay Inslee Honors Donors from 2015
Each year, we have the honor of collaborating with Washington Governor Jay Inslee for the Governor’s Gift of Life Award ceremony at the Capitol building in Olympia. On March 3, … Read More
LifeSavers Series: Betsy Madsen
At LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW), collaborating with local hospitals and medical centers is an essential part of fulfilling our mission of working together to save lives through organ and tissue donation. … Read More
2015 marks record breaking year for LifeCenter Northwest
LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) is proud to celebrate their fourth record breaking year in a row for both organ and tissue donation. LCNW facilitated 640 lives saved through organs transplantation in 2015. In … Read More
LifeSavers Series: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
At LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW), collaborating with local hospitals and medical centers is an essential part of fulfilling our mission of working together to save lives through organ and tissue donation. … Read More
Deena Benjamin moves into Family Support Manager role
Deena Benjamin joined the LifeCenter Northwest team in 2004 as an Organ Recovery Coordinator. During her tenure at LCNW, Deena has worked closely with various departments and clinical teams in hospitals throughout the region. Her dedication to … Read More
CHI Franciscan Health focuses on education and recognition at Donation Summit
Last fall, staff from across the CHI Franciscan Health system gathered at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma for the 2nd annual Donation Summit. The day was designed to educate, celebrate, and … Read More

Local hero honored at Pasadena Rose Parade
Since 2007, LifeCenter Northwest (LCNW) has honored an organ or tissue donor from our region on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float. This year, 98 individuals with a connection to organ, eye, and tissue donation … Read More
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Observed annually each November, Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. This month provides an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the important contributions … Read More
Welcoming Cheryl Wynne, Vice President of Finance and Administration
LifeCenter Northwest is continuously working to expand and improve our resources and capabilities for serving the community. We are pleased to announce the newest member to the LNCW family, Cheryl … Read More
National Hispanic Month Donor Highlight: BJ Miller
As Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month come to an end, we want to share another inspirational story of the difference organ and tissue donation can make in a community. BJ … Read More