Why organ donation awareness matters in Hispanic communities
Building trust and understanding is essential to our mission. That’s why attending events like the Cinco de Mayo festival in Sunnyside, Wash., is so important. Understanding why organ donation matters … 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
The gift of life is a gift for all seasons
A Gift For All Seasons Organ and tissue donation is the greatest gift one can give, and we’re honoring the individuals who gave life to others by sharing their stories … 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
CMS Performance Report: Flawed Metrics Need Reform
Stakes are high for patients on the transplant waiting list In May of 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Public Aggregated Performance 2024 … 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
The Gift of Donation in Alaska
LifeCenter Northwest is Honored to Share about Organ Donation at the AFN Convention Nearly 900 Alaska Native and Native Americans in the U.S. are currently on the waiting list for … 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
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
