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January 23, 2024

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

May 15, 2023

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

March 31, 2023

LaMont Williams: Not Afraid to Fail

LaMont Williams took his grandfather’s words of wisdom to heart and had his blood checked every six months to be on guard against the potential onset of diabetes, which runs … Read More

October 25, 2022

Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith (an organ donor)

Debra Smith and her only child, Jennipher Lorber, were the dynamic duo. “It was us against the world,” says Jennipher. Debra was the fun mom. The life of the party. … Read More

Joshua Hunter goes on his first walk at the University of Washington Medical Center after his double-lung transplant.
October 21, 2022

Healthy Lung Month: Reflections from double-lung recipient Joshua Hunter

**This is a guest blog submitted by Joshua Hunter. This piece details Joshua’s transplant journey and recovery. I’m a double lung transplant recipient. My wife and I believe that without … Read More

September 20, 2022

Communities of color need facts on organ donation, transplants

By Suzanne Watnick and Santokh Gill *This article originally appeared in the Seattle Times on Sept. 20., 2022 It’s no secret that communities of color have struggled with the U.S. … Read More

May 13, 2022

Gov. Gianforte Honors Young Organ Donor During National Donate Life Month

When Charles Birtwistle, an aspiring doctor, tragically lost his life at the age of 32, his family knew his wishes. Charles had been a registered organ donor from the time … Read More

February 25, 2022

Washington State Legislature Shows Support for Organ and Tissue Donation

On Feb. 11, 2022, the Washington state Senate formally recognized April as Donate Life Month with a resolution reading. The reading was sponsored by organ and tissue donation champion, Sen. … Read More

April 16, 2020

National Donate Life Month: Governor Inslee honors young organ donor posthumously with Gift of Life award.

April 2020 Sam was a bit of a thrill-seeker. He was always the first of his friends to leap off a bridge into a swimming hole or try out a … Read More

April 23, 2019

Montana Governor, Steve Bullock, honors organ donors at the capitol

On April 19, LifeCenter Northwest collaborated with the Governor’s office to present the Gift of Life Award to more than 30 organ donors who gave the gift of life in … Read More

April 6, 2019

Governor Inslee honors organ donors with Gift of Life Award

On April 4, LifeCenter Northwest collaborated with the Governor’s office to present the Gift of Life Award to more than 120 organ donors who gave the gift of life in … Read More

March 26, 2019

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

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