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
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
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
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
Benefis Health System donor to be honored on Donate Life Float at Rose Parade
Each year, LifeCenter Northwest selects a donor from our service area to be honored on the Donate Life Float at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. We are joined by … Read More
Bellevue Donation Celebration wraps up summer gatherings
Each year, those who have been touched by organ, cornea, and tissue donation in Western Washington gather to celebrate the gift of life and remember those who gave to others. … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest and SightLife host event to bring donation community together in Spokane
Last month, we hosted our third Donation Celebration of the year in Spokane, WA. These events are hosted in collaboration with our donation partner, SightLife, and give the organ, eye, and … Read More
Tri-Cities family remembers Mikhaill Stewart, for his life and legacy on Father’s Day
For many families, Father’s Day is spent celebrating with presents, meals and enjoying time together. However, for some families, the day can serve as a time to remember and honor … Read More
Full circle: A humanitarian who dedicated her life to giving back helps other in death
Family Joy When her daughter Meredith was born her mother Myrt Westphal couldn’t think of a more appropriate middle name than the feeling her child brought her, Joy. “She … Read More
Saranya and Harikumar: A story of giving love and life
As a newly married couple, Saranya and Harikumar couldn’t have been happier. They were young, in love, and excited to start their new life together. However, just one month into … Read More
