Honoring Organ Donors: The lasting legacy of the Gift of Life
Each spring, something deeply significant takes place in Alaska, Montana, and Washington. Governors, state officials, and community partners gather to honor people they never had the chance to meet — organ donors … Read More
Carrying their legacy to Washington, D.C.
How two proud moms are strengthening communities through storytelling Last week in Washington, D.C., two mothers honored their sons in the most powerful way they could — by turning loss … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest Marks Record Year for Organ Donation in 2025
The generosity of 446 organ donors saved 1,200 lives, reaching new milestone in the organization’s history In collaboration with donor families and hospital partners across the region, LifeCenter Northwest achieved … Read More
Donor mom and volunteer shares lasting impact of daughter’s donation
Laura Givens sat down with KING 5 news to share the life and legacy of her daughter and organ, eye, and tissue donor, Rachel Givens. Watch that story. Rachel, forever … Read More
Why I Chose DCD — and Why I Would Do It Again
Written by Eden Atwood, a mother, donor mother, and advocate for the gift of life. Read More
The State of Montana honored 60 lifesaving organ donors in special ceremony
Young Man’s Legacy of Generosity Lives on Through Organ Donation Eden Atwood remembers her late son, Benjamin Hubbard Atwood Anderson, 20, as “a comet — a bright, shining star of … Read More
Antonio’s Gift
Organ donation and family are at the heart of this documentary-style video. By LifeCenter Northwest CEO Santokh Gill Just days after he turned 21, Antonio Espinoza of Wapato, Washington, died … Read More
Milestone year achieved, bringing hope and healing to families and recipients
LifeCenter Northwest facilitated the donation of a record 1,265 organs from 417 deceased donors in 2023, a groundbreaking achievement. This milestone underscores the organization’s commitment to saving lives through organ … 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
Washington Governor Jay Inslee honors state’s organ donors at event in Olympia
When 35-year-old military veteran and Pierce County Deputy Dominique “Dom” Calata died in the line of duty last year, his final act of service was to donate his organs, tissues … Read More
Fairbanks 10-Year-Old Who Donated Lifesaving Organs to be Honored at 134th Rose Parade
Kaylea Curry will be honored during the 2023 Rose Parade that takes place in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 2, 2023. Read More
Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith
This Mother’s Day, Jennifer Lorber remembers her mother and the lifesaving legacy she left behind as an organ donor. “We were the dynamic duo,” she says. “It was us against … Read More
