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Gov. Inslee speaks at Gift of Life ceremony
April 12, 2023

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

February 10, 2023

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

January 18, 2023

A New Year’s resolution in honor of Fritz Weresch

Many of us begin the new year resolved to make changes to improve our lives and help others. We might vow to eat better, get more exercise, spend more time … Read More

Organ donor Kaylea Curry and family smiling.
November 23, 2022

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

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

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

November 3, 2021

Donor Alex Encila to be Honored at 2022 Donate Life Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.

Alex Encila will be honored during the 2022 Rose Parade that takes place in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s Day. Read More

December 4, 2020

‘He was a magnet for positive people in his life’: Da’mon Higbee gives the ultimate gift

Last year, Da’mon Higbee gave the ultimate gift on Christmas Eve. He donated his heart, lungs, liver and kidneys; giving life to five people – a true miracle. He was … Read More

October 21, 2020

Northwest-native John Wasson leaves a life-saving legacy through his gifts of organ and tissue donations

October 2020 John Wasson Jr., nicknamed “John-John” by his family, was the baby brother to three older siblings and the youngest child of Jean and John Wasson. He had Down … 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

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