LifeCenter Northwest
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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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...
www.ktvq.com/lifestyle/yo...
"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.
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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
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.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"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
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
#giftoflife #donatelife #waleg #organdonationsaveslives #mokindness
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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
#giftoflife #donatelife #waleg #organdonationsaveslives #mokindness
More Montanans are choosing organ donation as part of their legacy and that's really beautiful.
www.kpax.com/news/montana... // #donatelife #organdonation #giftoflife
www.kpax.com/news/montana... // #donatelife #organdonation #giftoflife
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
www.kpax.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
More Montanans are choosing organ donation as part of their legacy and that's really beautiful.
www.kpax.com/news/montana... // #donatelife #organdonation #giftoflife
www.kpax.com/news/montana... // #donatelife #organdonation #giftoflife
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
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-record-organ-donation-milestone-930-lives-saved-last-year/281-a98ba327-2ed8-41ff-89a7-9d07b520ae21
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.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-record-organ-donation-milestone-930-lives-saved-last-year/281-a98ba327-2ed8-41ff-89a7-9d07b520ae21
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
https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/fatal-prenatal-diagnosis-couple-carried-baby-to-term-organ-donation-rcna253567
They Were Told Their Baby Would Not Survive. This Family Chose Hope Instead
"I remember thinking our devastation could become something beautiful."
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January 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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
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.
January 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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.
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.
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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
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Register your decision to be a life-saving organ donor: lcnw.org
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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
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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
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Register your decision to be a life-saving organ donor: lcnw.org
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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.
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Her family met one of her recipients — 61-year-old Randy Searer. They now see Nikki's donation as a blessing.
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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.
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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...
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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