LifeCenter Northwest

'Enormous gift': Organ donor drove through blizzard for transplant A kidney donor drove nearly 18 hours through a blizzard to reach Boston in time for a lifesaving transplant at Tufts Medical Center.

That's a friend!
https://www.wcvb.com/article/kidney-donor-blizzard-boston-transplant-surgery-wood-nixon-interview/70698312

Spokane family shares their organ donation story as 2025 marks record year for transplants in WA After a devastating ALS diagnosis, one Spokane family shares their story about how organ donation brings light to one of the darkest times in their lives.

For Nick Brommer, his wife’s legacy as an organ donor brings comfort amid grief.

“You get to kind of hang your hat on the fact that someone else gets more time,” he said. “And all their friends and family — how grateful they are.”

www.krem.com/article/news... #giftoflife #organdonation

Chantal's Gift: Spokane mother among record-setting organ donations in Washington Spokane, WA - Nick Brommer said his wife, Chantal, lives on in her children, their memories made together, videos and photos he cherishes, and in the multiple people who received

When Spokane woman, Chantal Brommer, received a terminal ALS diagnosis in 2021, she was adamant about donating her organs to help save lives.
https://www.khq.com/news/chantals-gift-spokane-mother-among-record-setting-organ-donations-in-washington/article_739ac9f1-9447-44b7-a5db-fe000a122508.html

He’s a Legendary Transplant Surgeon. At 88, His Work Isn’t Done Dr. Clive O. Callender fought racism in medicine and built a movement that saved thousands of Black lives.

Dr. Clive O. Callender spent six decades (!) serving his patients and performing more than 600 organ transplant surgeries.

#donatelife #blackhistorymonth #giftoflife

https://bit.ly/3Mpgt29

Home Welcome to BlackPast.org, the world's largest online encyclopedia of Black History. Explore African American & Global African History.

BlackPast is the largest online reference center of Black history available for free. Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth year-round by visiting blackpast.org to learn more about the movements and stories of the past that shaped the country.

https://blackpast.org/

Healing from tragedy: Montana woman encourages organ donation after losing husband Nichole and her husband, Paul Bodalski, had decided to be organ donors if they died. Sadly, Paul Bodalski died at the age of 30 following a severe asthma attack in 2024.

Paul Bodalski experienced a fatal asthma attack at the age of 30. His life-saving choice to be an organ donor has helped his loved ones find light in loss.

www.ktvq.com/lifestyle/yo...

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The Moment a Girl Says ‘Daddy, I’m Getting a Heart’ After a Year on the Waiting List Watch the moment a girl finally gets to say, ‘Daddy, I’m Getting a Heart’, after a year on the transplant waiting list.

"Daddy, I'm getting a heart." 💗

After more than 200 days on the transplant waiting list, 11-year-old Ava Cooper learned that a donor heart was available. Captured on video, her joyful words are a powerful reminder: organ donors give precious time and second chances.

https://bit.ly/3ZE4Zum

When Jean’s 15-year-old daughter Mo passed away, she found meaning in the fact that Mo had registered as an organ donor, saving six lives as a final act of generosity.

#giftoflife #donatelife #waleg #organdonationsaveslives #mokindness

Montana sets organ donation record for LifeCenter Northwest Montana sets organ donation record for LifeCenter Northwest's organization history with 211 organs donated in 2025

More Montanans are choosing organ donation as part of their legacy and that's really beautiful.

www.kpax.com/news/montana... // #donatelife #organdonation #giftoflife

In memory of organ donor Spencer Durbin, his family is partnering w-Tacoma/Pierce Co. Public Health to offer FREE #overdose prevention and #naloxone training to the public.

▶️Feb. 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
▶️University Place Library near Tacoma

Washington reaches record organ donation milestone, 930 lives saved last year The 2025 achievement comes as more than 1,600 patients in the state still await life-saving transplants.

Many thanks to reporter Natalie Swaby and @king5news.com.web.brid.gy for sharing Mozae's story and highlighting the importance of organ donation.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-record-organ-donation-milestone-930-lives-saved-last-year/281-a98ba327-2ed8-41ff-89a7-9d07b520ae21

They Were Told Their Baby Would Not Survive. This Family Chose Hope Instead "I remember thinking our devastation could become something beautiful."

When faced with devastating news, one family chose to turn their heartache into something beautiful.

https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/fatal-prenatal-diagnosis-couple-carried-baby-to-term-organ-donation-rcna253567

Love leaves a mark. Sometimes, it’s inked.

We love seeing how donor families honor their loved ones through memorial tattoos and carry their legacy with them every day.

If you’ve got one, please share and tell us the story behind it!

#tattoo #memorial #donatelife

2025 was a record year at LifeCenter Northwest, made possible by selfless donors and families who chose generosity during life’s hardest moments. With 446 donors, 1,200 lives were saved—the most in our history. We’re profoundly grateful for every family and partner who helped turn loss into healing.

Register as a life-saving organ donor at lcnw.org.

At Seattle Kwanzaa celebration, an opportunity to 'relearn who we want to be' The weeklong African American holiday honors African heritage, family, community and culture. Families and friends gathered in Columbia City to celebrate.

Warm wishes for a meaningful Kwanzaa.

May the principles of unity, faith and purpose guide us into the new year. We’re grateful for our donation community. 🖤❤️💚

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/at-kwanzaa-celebration-an-opportunity-to-relearn-who-we-want-to-be/

This Christmas, we’re especially grateful for the donors, families, and partners who continue to make hope possible. Wishing you a warm and joyful holiday.

Yakima man saves several lives with his organs after passing away in 2024 Miles Pekema was born with developmental and seizure disorders, leading to daily complications."Miles battled seizures his entire life," said Miles' mother, Cha

"In the end, Miles Pekema got to do what he loved doing most, making the lives of those around him better."

Register your decision to be a life-saving organ donor: lcnw.org

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You're Not a Grinch, You're Just Grieving I would like to take a moment to stand up in defense of holiday villains; the giant snow monsters, greedy old men, and green grouches.

Feeling Grinchy? That's OK. Give yourself (and others) grace.

https://bit.ly/458048c

Montana woman uses rare kidney disorder to become advocate for organ donation • Daily Montanan A Montana mother who is hoping to live long enough to see her son through school is using her disease as a platform to spread awareness about kidney donation.

We're working round-the-clock to help people like Tiffini! Thank you @dailymontanan.com & @darrellehrlick.bsky.social for covering this important topic.

https://dailymontanan.com/2025/12/10/montana-woman-uses-rare-kidney-disorder-to-become-advocate-for-organ-donation/ #donatelife #organdonation

8-year-old girl looks to get postcards from all 50 states as she awaits heart transplant in Rochester 8-year-old Claire Schneider won't be spending Christmas at home, but she has a goal of receiving postcards from all 50 states as she awaits a heart transplant at Saint Marys in Rochester to bring Christmas cheer to her hospital room.

We're sending Claire a holiday card and lots of hope from Washington state!

https://www.kaaltv.com/news/8-year-old-girl-looks-to-get-postcards-from-all-50-states-as-she-awaits-heart-transplant-in-rochester/

Watch CBS Mornings: Man's generosity saves his own life - Full show on CBS Decades after a man's father received a liver transplant, he decided to pay it forward and volunteer as a living organ donor to help a friend in need. His generous act led to his own cancer diagnosis....

One man's generosity led to life-saving discovery — just not in the way you might think!

https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/Ws6_axq6aYQ1OT9IfW08vHajzRMkLtlr/

Montana auctioneer meets family of life-saving liver donor in emotional reunion In late November, 61-year-old Randy Searer met the family of his life-saving liver donor, Nikki Leep. Leep died last September in Billings after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Nikki Leep, a 47-yo woman who loved animals and horseback riding, died last year from a brain aneurysm. It was her wish to donate her organs to help others.

Her family met one of her recipients — 61-year-old Randy Searer. They now see Nikki's donation as a blessing.

www.ktvq.com/lifestyle/yo...

Gratitude grows when we share it. Today we’re sharing ours with every donor and family who chose to give life.

Gratitude for organ donors, their families, and the everyday miracle of donation is our vibe 24/7/365. 💚💙

Hayley, a grateful liver recipient, was the first to tag us with her #salmonheart sticker in the wild! (Looks like our little sticker found some very cool friends.)

Tribal member’s gift gives family, strangers comfort after unexpected death | Puyallup Tribe By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal member Robert Kelly’s unexpected death due to a brain aneurysm in February left a massive hole in his family – and made a profound impact in the ...

www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/news/tribal-...

Did you know that all major religions support organ donation as an act of lifesaving compassion? Learn more and talk to your faith leader about the #giftoflife.

https://lcnw.org/organ-donation-and-religion/ // #donatelife #donorsabbath

Woman's organs saved five lives after Tacoma hit-and-run killed her The hit-and-run driver has never been found. The victim's family is transforming an unspeakable loss into a legacy of hope.

Rachel Givens (or "Rachel Gives" as her mom, Laura, says) was bigger than life. When Rachel's life was taken at only 23, her decision to be an organ donor saved 5 people. That decision continues to save lives today.
www.king5.com/article/news... // #donatelife #nativeamericanheritagemonth

EXCLUSIVE: Jesse Eisenberg Reveals He Is Donating a Kidney to a Stranger: 'A No-Brainer' The "Now You See Me: Now You Don't" star shared the news of his upcoming altruistic kidney donation on TODAY.

"I don’t know why," he said. "I got bitten by the blood donation bug. I’m doing an altruistic donation (in) mid-December. I’m so excited to do it."

https://www.today.com/health/news/jesse-eisenberg-donating-kidney-rcna240753