LifeCenter Northwest

At just 3 days old, Mila was diagnosed with Peters’ Anomaly, a rare congenital eye condition. Her parents, Megan and Luke, were told Mila would likely never see anything more than shadows in her right eye and that her left eye had no hope of gaining sight. Just shy of a month old, Mila was seen by a specialist who offered her a more hopeful prognosis. At 4 months old, Mila received a successful cornea transplant in her left eye. She now has vision in that eye with the help of corrective glasses. “We thought Mila would never see our faces. Now, she smiles at us and laughs at our funny faces! It was absolutely amazing to see her vision improve following her cornea transplant — it gave our family so much hope!” 💙💚

Happy #BRADay! That's Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day, and we're sharing Simone's story to bring attention to the healing power of donated tissue grafts. Simone's sister died following a long battle with breast cancer. Concerned about her own health, Simone scheduled a mammogram and later learned she was also positive for the BRCA gene mutation, so she took preventative action. Simone underwent three surgeries — a bilateral mastectomy, oophorectomy and a hysterectomy. As a registered donor herself, Simone is grateful for the gift of tissue donation that provided her with the opportunity to receive breast reconstruction surgery. While statistics show that Black women are less likely to take breast cancer screenings or cancer prevention measures, Simone advises all women to act. “Taking preventative measures reminded me that I did have an option, and I want others to know that too," says Simone. #breastcancerawarenessmonth #donatelife

This is the story of Antonio Espinoza, a generous and kind man, whose life-saving gifts as an organ donor provided connection and healing for his grieving family. Antonio's family made the choice to donate his organs, and this decision is changing the hearts and minds of so many others who may not have considered organ donation for themselves. Antonio's gift and his family's compassion started this ripple effect and their community is stronger for it. Learn more about organ and tissue donation on our website at lcnw.org. [Audio is in English and written subtitles are in Spanish] #donatelife #donevida

It makes our day to receive messages like these! "I'm so grateful for LifeCenter Northwest. The care they have shown and continue to show is incredible. I miss my dad more than words can express, but I'm so proud he was able to give the gift of life to 4 people. Thank you for the continued support and keeping my dad's name alive." —Kennedy, donor family member Our life-saving work would not be possible without the selfless gifts of our donors and their families. Please know that all of us here at LifeCenter Northwest understand that it is a privilege to serve our communities by stewarding the #giftoflife.

We're honored to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day and celebrate the resilience, traditions, and contributions of Native communities everywhere. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #DonateLife

We're #hiring a new Purchasing Specialist in Bellevue, Washington. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Tissue Recovery Coordinator in Spokane, Washington. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Organ Utilization Manager in Bellevue, Washington. Apply today or share this post with your network.

There are 900+ people across the nation waiting for a life-saving lung transplant. Thank you to all of the generous donors who make breathing possible for the lung transplant warriors fortunate to receive the #giftoflife. Here are a few tips in light of #HealthyLungMonth to keep our lungs in tip-top shape: 💙 No smoking. 💚 Avoid pollution - indoor and outdoor. 💙 Use your lungs by exercising regularly. 💚 Practice yoga or deep breathing. 💙 Stay hydrated and eat well. 💚 Get regular check ups with your doctor.