LifeCenter Northwest

06/25/2026

Registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor is now easier than ever, with a new option available through MyChart. You can record your decision directly through MyChart on a desktop or mobile device. Any adult age 18 or older in the United States can register, regardless of medical history. Your decision remains private and will not be visible to your healthcare team. It is securely stored in the National Donate Life Registry and can only be accessed if necessary by donation professionals and is used to honor your wishes. One person can save or enhance many lives by choosing to register as an organ and tissue donor. Learn more about donation here: https://bit.ly/44vhDyg

06/24/2026

For 33 years, the Transplant Games have united a nationwide community connected by the gift of life. This week in Denver, Team Northwest competed in several events, including Basketball, Pickleball and Swimming. Way to go Team Northwest!

Organ, eye, and tissue recipients come together with living donors, donor families, patients awaiting transplant, and health professionals in the donation and transplant community. Alongside caregivers, supporters, and fans, the Transplant Games celebrates life, honors donation, and inspires hope for those still waiting. More than just an athletic competition, the Transplant Games are a six-day celebration of resilience, gratitude, and the lifesaving impact of organ donation.

06/22/2026

This weekend we joined runners, walkers, and families in Alaska at the Midnight Sun Run & Billings, Montana at the Heart & Sole Run, to celebrate health and the power of donation.

In Montana, we were represented by two people whose lives have been touched personally by organ and tissue donation. Amanda, a member of the LifeCenter Northwest team, was able to return to alpine skiing after receiving a donor tissue graft to repair an ACL injury. Deanna, one of our community advocates, knows the impact of donation from another perspective. Her son, Jake, received a lifesaving liver transplant as a toddler and continues to thrive because of a donor hero's gift.

Events like the Midnight Sun, and Heart & Sole Runs create opportunities to connect with our community, share stories, answer questions and raise awareness about the life-changing impact of organ, eye and tissue donation.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with us. We loved being part of this inspiring community event.



Health

06/21/2026

A baseball game at Midnight? We enjoyed watching the play and the special message that donor hero Kaylea Curry's family shared between innings, about how Kaylea gave others a second chance at life and sight. Thanks to all who attended and connected with us at the annual Midnight Sun baseball game in Fairbanks this Saturday.

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06/20/2026

"If I can make it through this, I can make it through anything."

That mindset carried Carmelle Bias through kidney failure, dialysis, vision loss, and ultimately a lifesaving kidney transplant.

A business owner and radio host, Carmelle spent years helping others find their voice. When her own health challenges intensified, she learned the importance of speaking up for herself, asking questions, and becoming her own advocate.

After months of dialysis and determination, she received a donor kidney in November 2024 and a second chance at life.

Today, Carmelle is sharing her story to encourage others living with kidney disease to stay informed, know their kidney health numbers, and advocate for the care they need.

Read her story and learn why your voice can be one of your most powerful tools.

https://bit.ly/4b29rt1

06/19/2026

“I was happy to see a little girl living because of Emma's heart,” said Emma's dad, Ryan. “It was just great when she ran up to me and gave me a hug. It was just like I'd known her forever.”

That little girl is Penny, now 9 years old and thriving thanks to a lifesaving heart transplant.

Ryan Ainsworth met 9-year-old Penny, who received his late daughter Emma’s heart in a life-saving transplant.

06/18/2026

Kidney health starts with awareness. Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans are at risk of kidney disease, and that risk of kidney failure is 3x more likely for Black & African Americans? You can take steps to protect your kidney health by knowing your numbers, and asking questions of your health care provider.

90,000 Americans are currently on the kidney transplant waiting list. You can learn more about registering for live-saving donation at

https://bit.ly/43yDvIO

06/15/2026

Your choice, your voice. Register as a donor online or at your DMV, and share your wishes with your family.

More info > lcnw.org

06/10/2026

Our hearts are with Eliot's family and community as they grieve the loss of a beloved son, brother, teammate, and friend.

In an online tribute, Eliot's mother shared these words about her son and his decision to become an organ donor:

"Eliot got his drivers license a few months back and made the courageous decision to be an organ donor, a decision we now honor. We are proud of this decision and the fact that he will be saving many lives.

While Eliot’s time on earth will end way too soon, we are comforted that he will be in heaven with his dad, making him laugh, playing music with his smile lighting up the room. We’re sure he’ll be doing 'wall ball' in the sky and rooting for all his friends."

06/08/2026

Emily Matejovitz died in December 2024 at the age of 16 amid mental health struggles. Her family spent what would have been her high school graduation day meeting the three people whose lives she saved through organ donation.

"People often say organ donation is the gift of life," said Audra Ferrell, the mother of 4-year-old Ripley Ferrell, who received one of Emily's kidneys. "What it really gives is opportunity — the opportunity to grow up, make memories and experience all the things that make up a life.”

https://people.com/organ-recipients-honor-the-late-teen-who-saved-their-lives-at-her-graduation-11991561 //

The family of Emily Matejovitz spent what would have been the Michigan teen’s high school graduation day meeting the three people whose lives she saved through organ donation.