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Saving lives & improving health through promotion of organ, eye & tissue donation in Oregon & SW Washington. Become a lifesaver today!

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One year after losing her son Bryant, Bend mother Deb Jolma brought her community together to remember his life and celebrate the lives he helped save. Through organ donation, Bryant’s heart, liver, and kidneys went to three recipients, all of whom his mother says are doing well.

“𝐈𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞,” Deb shared.

The gathering at Alpenglow Park brought together donor families, transplant recipients, and community members, including double-lung recipient Chad Don Carlos.

Less than a year after his transplant, Chad recently completed a 16.5-mile hike up and down Mount Bachelor. Before his transplant, he couldn't even walk up a flight of stairs.

Bryant’s family is also honoring his love of soccer through a fundraiser for new youth soccer fields and a memorial in his name.

From the lives he helped save to the community he continues to inspire, Bryant’s generosity is creating a lasting legacy of hope. Learn more or register today using the link in our page bio!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #OrganDonation #DonorHero #DonorFamilies #GiftOfLife #TransplantStrong #DonorLegacy #BendOregon #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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A heartfelt thank you to the OHSU Transplant Program for supporting Donate Life Northwest as a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Lifesavers Breakfast!

For decades, OHSU has been helping save and transform lives through organ transplantation, giving thousands of people facing life-limiting illnesses a second chance at life.

With a dedicated team performing more than 200 organ transplants each year, including kidney, heart, liver, and pancreas transplants, OHSU continues to play a vital role in advancing transplant medicine and improving outcomes for patients and families.

We're grateful for OHSU's continued commitment to transplantation and for their partnership in helping us raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

#DonateLifeNorthwest #LifesaversBreakfast #SilverSponsor #OHSU #OHSUTransplant #DonateLife #OrganDonation #GiftOfLife #TransplantStrong #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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This past Sunday, Donate Life Northwest hosted a Coffee & Chat at Hamley Café in Pendleton, bringing members of our community together for a morning of conversation, connection, and friendship.

A heartfelt thank you to Phil, a heart transplant recipient, and Denise Weitz, Cecilia Donnelly, and Donavin Jewell for joining us and bringing such warmth, companionship, and community spirit to the gathering!

We're grateful for these opportunities to slow down, share stories, reconnect, and enjoy time together. It's the people and relationships that make our Donate Life community so special.

We look forward to more gatherings like this in the future!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #PendletonOR #CoffeeAndChat #TransplantCommunity #HeartTransplant #GiftOfLife #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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19 hours ago

This year, we inviteyou to honor someone special by sharing a photo and tribute for our Día de Muertos Ofrenda. These tributes will be included in a special display at our Lifesavers Breakfast on November 2, creating a meaningful space to remember and celebrate the lives and legacies of our loved ones.

Whether you're honoring a donor hero, family member, or someone whose life left a lasting impact on yours, we would be honored to include them.

Submissions are open through Friday, October 16, 2026, so we have time to thoughtfully prepare the ofrenda.

Submit your photo using the link in our page bio! by @donatelifenw

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Thank you to @ourlegacyhealth Transplant Services and Devers Eye Institute for their Presenting Sponsorship of our upcoming Lifesavers Breakfast!

As part of Legacy Health, these teams share a commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout our communities.

Legacy Transplant Services plays an important role in helping patients navigate the transplant journey, while Devers Eye Institute provides exceptional eye care, from routine services to specialized treatments for complex eye conditions. Together, their work reflects a dedication to helping people live healthier, fuller lives.

Thank you, Legacy Transplant Services and Devers Eye Institute, for helping make this year's Lifesavers Breakfast possible!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #LifesaversBreakfast #LegacyHealth #DeversEyeInstitute #DonateLife #OrganDonation #EyeDonation #TissueDonation #GiftOfLife #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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Two-year-old John Miller has spent most of his young life fighting kidney disease. Born with hydronephrosis, he faced repeated hospitalizations, serious health scares, and eventually the need for a kidney transplant.

Then his family received an extraordinary gift in the midst of extraordinary grief.

John’s older cousin, Lance, died in a motorcycle accident. Lance’s family chose organ donation, and his kidney turned out to be an exceptional genetic match for John. On June 3, John received the transplant that would change his life.

One donor. One family’s generosity. One little boy given the chance to grow, blossom, and keep moving forward. Learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation, or register using the link in our page bio!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #OrganDonation #KidneyTransplant #PediatricTransplant #DonorHero #GiftOfLife #SecondChances #TransplantStrong #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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Thank you to @nwkidney for supporting Donate Life Northwest as a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Lifesavers Breakfast!

As a nonprofit, community-based organization, their mission focuses on improving the health, quality of life, and independence of people with kidney disease through compassionate patient care, education, and research. Each year, they provide hundreds of thousands of dialysis treatments, making a meaningful difference for patients and families throughout Washington.

We're grateful for Northwest Kidney Centers' partnership and generosity in helping make this year's Lifesavers Breakfast possible as we come together to honor donor heroes, celebrate transplant recipients, and recognize the communities that make our mission possible.

Thank you, Northwest Kidney Centers, for your continued commitment to saving and improving lives!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #LifesaversBreakfast #SilverSponsor #NorthwestKidneyCenters #DonateLife #KidneyHealth #KidneyTransplant #OrganDonation #GiftOfLife #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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When Mikey was just 15 months old, a severe infection led to sepsis, multi-organ failure, cardiac arrest, and the need for ECMO, a form of life support that temporarily did the work of his heart and lungs.

During his three months in the hospital, Mikey needed repeated blood transfusions to help keep the ECMO system running. His mom, Allie, remembers thinking about the strangers whose donations were helping save her son.

Today, Mikey is a thriving 3-year-old. He lives with chronic kidney disease, but his family is grateful for how far he has come.

Inspired by the people who helped save Mikey, Allie began donating blood herself and now gives regularly.

Find a location near you to donate blood today at Bloodworks Northwest using the link in our page bio!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #BloodDonation #GiveBlood #GiftOfLife #SecondChances #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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A big thank you to Pendleton High School and the Oregon Science Teachers Association (OSTA) for hosting another fantastic Annual Conference!

Our very own Sandy Jewell was there representing Donate Life Northwest, connecting with science teachers from across Oregon and sharing the educational resources and programs we offer to schools.

Over the years, this conference has taken Sandy throughout the state, from the Portland Metro Area to Central Oregon, the Willamette Valley, the Oregon Coast, and now Eastern Oregon! Each year brings new opportunities for meaningful conversations with the incredible educators who help inspire the next generation.

This year, Sandy was especially excited to showcase the new tissue samples generously provided by Solvita, which will help enhance our school presentations and give students an even better understanding of the importance and impact of tissue donation.

A special thank you to Solvita for supporting our educational efforts, and to all the wonderful science teachers who stopped by to connect, ask questions, and learn more about bringing donation education into their classrooms.

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #OSTA #ScienceEducation #DonateLifeEducation #Solvita #OrganDonation #EyeDonation #TissueDonation #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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Thank you to @thevisiongift for supporting Donate Life Northwest as a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Lifesavers Breakfast!

Since 1975, VisionGift has been helping restore sight and bring hope to individuals and families through eye donation, corneal transplantation, and research. Their mission, “To Honor Donors by Advancing Sight for all Humankind,” reflects a deep commitment to recognizing the generosity of donors while helping others experience the life-changing gift of vision.

We are grateful for VisionGift's continued dedication to honoring donors and their families, advancing the gift of sight, and supporting our shared mission of saving and healing lives.

Thank you, VisionGift, for helping make this year's Lifesavers Breakfast possible!

#DonateLifeNorthwest #LifesaversBreakfast #SilverSponsor #VisionGift #DonateLife #EyeDonation #CorneaDonation #GiftOfSight #DonateLifeCommunity by @donatelifenw

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Curious about bone marrow donation and how you could help save a life? Join Donate Life Northwest for our upcoming Donate Life 201 Webinar featuring the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formerly Be The Match, on Tuesday, November 10!

During this free lunchtime webinar, we'll learn how the NMDP registry works, how donors are matched with patients, and why more people are needed to join.

Whether you're a DLNW Ambassador, healthcare professional, student, transplant recipient, donor family member, or simply curious about donation, everyone is welcome!

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
💻 Virtual via Zoom

The webinar is free, open to the public, and will be recorded!

Learn more or register today using the link in our page bio.

#DonateLifeNorthwest #DonateLife #NMDP #MarrowDonation #StemCellDonation #DonateLife201 #GiftOfLife #VolunteerOpportunities by @donatelifenw

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4 days ago

Join Donate Life Northwest at the Heart of the Valley End of Life Fair on Saturday, November 21!

We're looking for volunteers to help staff our information table, share educational materials, and connect with community members about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Sharing your personal story or simply helping answer questions can make a meaningful difference!

This free community event brings people together to explore end-of-life topics, encourage compassionate conversations, and help individuals and families think about their values, wishes, and care.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00–4:15 p.m.
📍 Corvallis Community Center

Whether you're a longtime volunteer or looking for a new way to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!

Sign up to volunteer (link in page bio). by @donatelifenw

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