LifeCenter Northwest
@lifecenternw.bsky.social
lcnw.org || Nonprofit org facilitating organ donation in Alaska, Montana, North Idaho and Washington. We steward the #giftoflife, honor organ donors, support grieving families and build community awareness for the life-saving impact of organ donation.
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/
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/
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.
www.seattletimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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/
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.
December 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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.
"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
kimatv.com/news/local/y... // #donatelife
Register your decision to be a life-saving organ donor: lcnw.org
kimatv.com/news/local/y... // #donatelife
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
kimatv.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
"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
kimatv.com/news/local/y... // #donatelife
Register your decision to be a life-saving organ donor: lcnw.org
kimatv.com/news/local/y... // #donatelife
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
https://dailymontanan.com/2025/12/10/montana-woman-uses-rare-kidney-disorder-to-become-advocate-for-organ-donation/ #donatelife #organdonation
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.
dailymontanan.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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
https://dailymontanan.com/2025/12/10/montana-woman-uses-rare-kidney-disorder-to-become-advocate-for-organ-donation/ #donatelife #organdonation
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/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/8-year-old-girl-looks-to-get-postcards-from-all-50-states-as-she-awaits-heart-transplant-in-rochester/
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.
www.kaaltv.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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/
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/8-year-old-girl-looks-to-get-postcards-from-all-50-states-as-she-awaits-heart-transplant-in-rochester/
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/
https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/Ws6_axq6aYQ1OT9IfW08vHajzRMkLtlr/
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....
www.cbs.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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/
https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/Ws6_axq6aYQ1OT9IfW08vHajzRMkLtlr/
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...
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...
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.
www.ktvq.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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...
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.
November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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.)
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.)
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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.)
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.)
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
https://lcnw.org/organ-donation-and-religion/ // #donatelife #donorsabbath
Religion and Organ Donation - LifeCenter Northwest
All major religions support organ donation as an act of compassion that saves lives. In fact, unless a religious group specifically prohibits donation, it’s generally considered acceptable or even enc...
lcnw.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
https://lcnw.org/organ-donation-and-religion/ // #donatelife #donorsabbath
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
www.king5.com/article/news... // #donatelife #nativeamericanheritagemonth
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.
www.king5.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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
www.king5.com/article/news... // #donatelife #nativeamericanheritagemonth
"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
https://www.today.com/health/news/jesse-eisenberg-donating-kidney-rcna240753
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.
www.today.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"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
https://www.today.com/health/news/jesse-eisenberg-donating-kidney-rcna240753
The dinosaur and “pizza grandpa” came by our booth to trick or treat and learn a thing or two about the gift of life!
What is your Halloween costume this year? 🎃👻🦇
What is your Halloween costume this year? 🎃👻🦇
October 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The dinosaur and “pizza grandpa” came by our booth to trick or treat and learn a thing or two about the gift of life!
What is your Halloween costume this year? 🎃👻🦇
What is your Halloween costume this year? 🎃👻🦇
#ICYMI: CBS News shared an important story about how organ donors save lives and how organizations like LifeCenter Northwest work tirelessly to honor their final wishes.
Go behind the scenes to learn more about donor hero Mitch Potter, whose selfless gift saved four lives. http://bit.ly/47dOiL1
Go behind the scenes to learn more about donor hero Mitch Potter, whose selfless gift saved four lives. http://bit.ly/47dOiL1
Watch how organs are matched to recipients
A decision to donate saved multiple lives—watch how one man's organs were matched and delivered across the country. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access t...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#ICYMI: CBS News shared an important story about how organ donors save lives and how organizations like LifeCenter Northwest work tirelessly to honor their final wishes.
Go behind the scenes to learn more about donor hero Mitch Potter, whose selfless gift saved four lives. http://bit.ly/47dOiL1
Go behind the scenes to learn more about donor hero Mitch Potter, whose selfless gift saved four lives. http://bit.ly/47dOiL1
We're celebrating #RespiratoryTherapists whose expertise plays a vital role in organ donation + transplantation. Their skilled care maintains organ health so each donor’s gift is honored—ensuring that more lives can be saved through donation. #RespiratoryCareWeek #DonateLife
October 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
We're celebrating #RespiratoryTherapists whose expertise plays a vital role in organ donation + transplantation. Their skilled care maintains organ health so each donor’s gift is honored—ensuring that more lives can be saved through donation. #RespiratoryCareWeek #DonateLife
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Baek Sehee, the author of I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI has passed away. She was 35.
The Korean organ donation authority reports that Sehee saved five lives through her donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys.
The Korean organ donation authority reports that Sehee saved five lives through her donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys.
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Baek Sehee, the author of I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI has passed away. She was 35.
The Korean organ donation authority reports that Sehee saved five lives through her donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys.
The Korean organ donation authority reports that Sehee saved five lives through her donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and both kidneys.
"Being an organ recipient has also taught me a lesson of love. My donor never met me, nor can I do anything for them but they gave of themselves for my advancement and benefit. To me, that’s love — laying down one’s life for a friend."
— Joyce Brooks, a mother, veteran and grateful lung recipient
— Joyce Brooks, a mother, veteran and grateful lung recipient
October 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"Being an organ recipient has also taught me a lesson of love. My donor never met me, nor can I do anything for them but they gave of themselves for my advancement and benefit. To me, that’s love — laying down one’s life for a friend."
— Joyce Brooks, a mother, veteran and grateful lung recipient
— Joyce Brooks, a mother, veteran and grateful lung recipient
We're honored to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and celebrate the resilience, traditions, and contributions of Native communities everywhere.
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We're honored to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and celebrate the resilience, traditions, and contributions of Native communities everywhere.
🔊 Sound on!
Ginny Fagerstrom, Inupiaq woman + grateful lung recipient, recorded a PSA with Native-owned @KNBA 90.3 FM in Southcentral Alaska to share her story & encourage others to register their decision to be a life-saving organ donor.
PSA live Nov. 1 for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Ginny Fagerstrom, Inupiaq woman + grateful lung recipient, recorded a PSA with Native-owned @KNBA 90.3 FM in Southcentral Alaska to share her story & encourage others to register their decision to be a life-saving organ donor.
PSA live Nov. 1 for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
October 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🔊 Sound on!
Ginny Fagerstrom, Inupiaq woman + grateful lung recipient, recorded a PSA with Native-owned @KNBA 90.3 FM in Southcentral Alaska to share her story & encourage others to register their decision to be a life-saving organ donor.
PSA live Nov. 1 for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Ginny Fagerstrom, Inupiaq woman + grateful lung recipient, recorded a PSA with Native-owned @KNBA 90.3 FM in Southcentral Alaska to share her story & encourage others to register their decision to be a life-saving organ donor.
PSA live Nov. 1 for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Liver recipient Al Bass and his donor’s mother, Janet Anderson, share a powerful story of loss, hope and connection — all made possible by donor hero Gregg Sutton’s selfless decision to give the #giftoflife.
Watch their heartfelt story on NBC Right Now ⤵️
Watch their heartfelt story on NBC Right Now ⤵️
Yakima Valley man shares life-changing organ transplant experience
YAKIMA VALLEY, Wash. – Across the country, more than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants. In Washington, over 1,500 men, women and children are in need of life-saving care.
www.nbcrightnow.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Liver recipient Al Bass and his donor’s mother, Janet Anderson, share a powerful story of loss, hope and connection — all made possible by donor hero Gregg Sutton’s selfless decision to give the #giftoflife.
Watch their heartfelt story on NBC Right Now ⤵️
Watch their heartfelt story on NBC Right Now ⤵️
Tim’s son received a heart transplant 28 years ago. Today, Tim carries his gratitude in ink — a tattoo honoring 8-month-old baby Linda and her family who made the selfless decision to give life to others through #organdonation. 🫀
#DonateLife #DoneVida #HispanicHeritageMonth
#DonateLife #DoneVida #HispanicHeritageMonth
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Tim’s son received a heart transplant 28 years ago. Today, Tim carries his gratitude in ink — a tattoo honoring 8-month-old baby Linda and her family who made the selfless decision to give life to others through #organdonation. 🫀
#DonateLife #DoneVida #HispanicHeritageMonth
#DonateLife #DoneVida #HispanicHeritageMonth