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
Story of Hope: Two-Time Transplant Recipient Overcomes Adversity
When Tim Dean learned that he needed a kidney transplant, everything seemed like a blur. Although he had lived with type 1 diabetes for 32 years, he rarely experienced any … Read More
‘To my donor and family, I give thanks every morning’; Heart recipient Brian Starr lives life to its fullest
For Brian Starr, 18 holes of golf and a 30-mile bike ride was a typical weekend with friends and family. He enjoyed running and took care of himself, ate a … 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
LifeCenter Northwest shares lung recipient’s story of faith during National Donor Sabbath Month
A Seattle woman’s life is restored thanks to an organ donor’s gift of life and the support of her community. National Donor Sabbath is an annual campaign created by Donate … Read More
Retired Seattle police officer celebrates one-year anniversary of double-lung transplant
Tim Hubbard was living an active life being outdoors, camping, and traveling after retiring from the Seattle Police Department where he had worked for 28 years. He and his wife, … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest and partner hospitals save a record number of lives in one month
In May, LifeCenter Northwest donors gave 101 organs for transplant. This is a new record for the number of organs recovered in one month. Thirty-one generous donors from 17 different … 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
