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
Montana governor honors organ donors at “Gift of Life” event in Helena
When Jacob Clayton drew his final breath just days before his 28th birthday, his family agonized over whether to donate his organs. Clayton was known for his kind soul, adventurous … Read More
Donor family celebrates loved one at 2023 Rose Parade
The 2022-23 honoree was Kaylea Curry, a quirky 10-year-old from Fairbanks, Alaska. Her parents, Christy and Joe Curry, made the 3,000-mile trip to sunny California to help decorate the Donate … Read More
2022: A year of generosity contributes to a historic milestone for the nation’s organ donation and transplant system
Last year, LifeCenter Northwest facilitated the donation of 921 organs from 310 deceased organ donors for life-saving transplants from across Alaska, Montana, northern Idaho and Washington. These acts of altruism … Read More
A New Year’s resolution in honor of Fritz Weresch
Many of us begin the new year resolved to make changes to improve our lives and help others. We might vow to eat better, get more exercise, spend more time … 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
National Hispanic Heritage Month
What is National Hispanic Heritage Month? Observed annually from September 15-October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the histories and cultures of American citizens’ ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, … Read More
Gov. Gianforte Honors Young Organ Donor During National Donate Life Month
When Charles Birtwistle, an aspiring doctor, tragically lost his life at the age of 32, his family knew his wishes. Charles had been a registered organ donor from the time … Read More
Pediatric Organ Donor Honored During Donate Life Month
When 6-year-old Hazel Paddock died last year, her grieving parents made the decision to donate her organs and corneas, saving four lives and restoring sight to two others. Hazel is … 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
