The Support Spot: Grief and Donation
“A long-overdue note.” At the end of 2020, the Donor Family Aftercare Team received an email from the mother of an organ and tissue donor with the subject of … 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
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
Gift of Life Award ceremony honors Montana organ donors from 2017
Last year, 30 individuals from Montana left behind a legacy of life by becoming organ donors. On April 27, we collaborated with the Governor’s Office to honor these donors with the Gift of Life … Read More
Gift of Life Award ceremony honors Washington organ donors from 2017
On April 11, LifeCenter Northwest collaborated with the Washington Governor’s office to honor more than 120 organ donors from the previous year with the Gift of Life Award at the … 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
2018 Rose Parade Recap
Over the New Year’s holiday, LifeCenter Northwest accompanied Mill Creek donor mom, Vicki Moore, to the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA to celebrate her son, Parker Lang, on the Donate … 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
