The LifeCenter Northwest Blog
Keep up with the latest news and resources from the leaders and members of our organization.
LifeCenter Northwest President & CEO Kevin O’Connor to Retire in 2022
After leading LifeCenter Northwest through significant growth in lifesaving organ and tissue donation over 12 years, President and CEO Kevin O’Connor has announced his retirement. O’Connor will remain in his … Read More
The Support Spot: Children and Grief
Support a grieving child Our Donor Family Aftercare team often receives questions from family members about supporting children and teenagers following the death of a loved one. It can be … Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Hannah Esmeralda, RN, St. Joseph Medical Center, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More
Whether you are a resident of Alaska, Montana, North Idaho, or Washington wanting to stay up-to-date on donation happenings and stories in our region, or a member of the media looking for information and statistics about organ and tissue donation, we’ve got you covered. For media inquiries please contact us at media@lcnw.org
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LifeCenter Northwest Fact Sheet
Organ transplant waiting list*
National: 106,685
Regional: 2,285
Alaska: 169
Idaho: 319
Montana: 186
Washington: 1,611
*United Network for Organ Sharing data as of Aug. 31, 2021.
2020 Annual Report
We know 2020 was a memorable year for all of us, but especially so for the people whose lives were saved through organ and tissue donation. Learn more about our shared achievements in the 2020 Annual Report.
Share your story
We are always eager to share more stories of lives touched by donation. Please click on a link below to submit your story to LifeCenter Northwest.
We use these stories to help promote organ and tissue donation for educational purposes. We will always be respectful of you and your family and will only share what you are comfortable with. Thank you for helping us spread the life-saving message of donation.
