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
LifeCenter Northwest shares lung recipient’s story of faith during National Donor Sabbath Month
A Seattle woman’s life is restored thanks to an organ donor’s gift of life and the support of her community. National Donor Sabbath is an annual campaign created by Donate … Read More
Retired Seattle police officer celebrates one-year anniversary of double-lung transplant
Tim Hubbard was living an active life being outdoors, camping, and traveling after retiring from the Seattle Police Department where he had worked for 28 years. He and his wife, … Read More
A touching letter written by donor daughter Jennipher Lorber to her mother’s recipients.
One of the most gratifying parts of our job is the opportunity to connect donor families with their loved ones recipients. Those who make the decision to reach out are … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest connects donor family and heart recipient 30 years later
It’s never too late to say, “thank you,” even if that gratitude arrives decades later. In late April, LifeCenter Northwest received a small unassuming card in the mail. “This note … Read More
LCNW provides donor families with honor quilt to honor loved one’s gift of life
The decision to give the gift of life is truly a selfless act of generosity. Although donation can comfort a donor family in the midst of tragedy, we understand that … Read More
Guest blog: The final beat of Nicholas Green’s heart of gold
By Donor Father, Reg Green The boy who received my son’s heart died Tuesday, although he wasn’t really a boy any longer. He was 37 years old. But when my … Read More
Twenty-two years later, Italians still keep a little American boy in their hearts.
By Donor Father, Reg Green A few weeks ago an emotional email arrived from southern Italy from people we had never met. They are the Santangelo family, who — after … Read More
Honor Quilt Program: Community-focused Collaboration with Sew Much Love
The decision to give the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation is one of great importance, it also presents a time of great difficulty for donor families. … Read More
Honor Quilt Program
The decision to give life through organ donation is one of great significance and great difficulty. Though the option for donation provides a glimmer of hope amid tragedy, the pain of losing a … Read More
