The LifeCenter Northwest Blog
Keep up with the latest news and resources from the leaders and members of our organization.

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
LifeSaver Award Series: Dr. Dean Gushee, Mason General Hospital (Shelton, Wash.)
Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who go above and beyond to save lives—honoring our shared values to improve donation culture … 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
Whether you are a resident of Alaska, Montana, northern 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: 104,673
Regional: 2,145
Alaska: 144
Idaho: 283
Montana: 174
Washington: 1,544
*United Network for Organ Sharing data as of Dec. 31, 2022.
2021 Annual Report

We know 2021 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 2021 Annual Report.
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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.