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Cascade Life Alliance, 2611 SW 3rd Avenue #320, Portland, OR (2026)

03/11/2026

One of the most common things we hear at community events is, “nobody wants my organs, I’m too old!”

We know this comes from a place of consideration and thoughtfulness, but let this story act as a reminder to rule yourself IN! 🤗

This 100-year-old WWII veteran just became the oldest organ donor in US history. 😱 His donation is life saving, and his story inspires millions to register as donors, including his own son who is now registered.

You can read the whole story by clicking the link in our bio. Share with others and RULE YOURSELF IN at registerme.org. 💙💚

03/01/2026

March is National Social Work Month! We couldn’t be more grateful for the extraordinary social workers who support donor families, living donors, recipients, and their loved ones every single day.

A special shout‑out to all the dedicated social workers at Cascade Life Alliance on our Family Services teams! Your unwavering compassion, sensitivity, and expertise guide families through some of their most meaningful and emotional moments. Thank you for your part in making donation possible, your impact is felt in every life saved and every family supported. 💙💚

02/26/2026

“My dad, Jarvis, had kidney disease for about 10 years before he received a transplant. I grew up with it. Our house was full of dialysis boxes, and my parents even switched bedrooms so my dad could be closer to the bathroom while doing dialysis at home. I knew he was sick, but as a kid I didn’t really understand why. Almost six years ago, he finally received a kidney transplant. His cousin was a living donor. It was one of the last surgeries before everything shut down for Covid-19. I remember being up really early that day, waiting all the way into the afternoon, and not being allowed to see him in recovery because I was too young. When I finally got to see him again, I was so happy—he was doing better, and I knew he didn’t have to go through dialysis anymore. I ended up writing about the experience from my perspective as a six-year-old. That turned into a children’s book. Since children’s books are short, we focused on the transplant part of his story—about how people signed up to be donors, and how our cousin turned out to be the match. I wrote it when I was nine and a half, and it’s for anyone who needs hope: kids, adults, doctors, or patients. It’s a story with a happy ending, just like my dad’s transplant.” —Naomi D.

Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor today and save lives: RegisterMe.org 🖤

02/24/2026

“My connection to donation is personal on many levels—I am both a donor family member and a recipient family member. In 1999, my brother, Lionel, suffered an aneurysm while jogging. Within 72 hours, he was gone. As a family, we were in shock when we were approached about donation. It took us hours to say yes. Then one of my brothers reminded us that Lionel had wanted to be an organ donor. We asked if it was possible for his kidney to go directly to my husband who was on dialysis at the time. The next morning we got the call—it was a match. I’ll never forget the nurse arriving at the hospital with the ice chest carrying Lionel’s kidney. At the same time, we were planning my brother’s funeral. It was bittersweet—grieving Lionel while praying for my husband’s transplant to succeed. During my brother’s service, our pastor shared the good news: the kidney works. That moment gave us both tears and joy. My husband struggled with survivor’s guilt, but our family surrounded him with love. He became a volunteer with me at the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, sharing his story while I shared my brother’s. When my husband later passed away, he made me promise to give whatever could still help others. His corneas went on to restore sight to two people. I’ll be honest—after his death, I didn’t want to talk about donation anymore. But LOPA - Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency kept reaching out. Eventually, I spoke at a pastors’ conference about the African American experience in donation. Soon after, I was offered a role with LOPA. Nine months after losing my husband, I became a full-time community educator, and I’ve now been doing this work for 24 years. Donation has touched my family deeply—through loss, through gifts, and through healing. This mission is personal, and I’m still here because I know the power it has to change lives.” —Cheryl M

Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor today and save lives: RegisterMe.org 🖤

02/20/2026

Suzanne Billings Memorial Scholarship 💜 Application deadline: March 1st!

This scholarship is available to individuals ages 18–26 who were diagnosed with kidney disease before the age of 18. It is designed to support them in their next steps after high school—whether that’s attending college, trade school, or pursuing another educational or career path. 📚🛠️

“Suzanne Billings was a pediatric social worker who dedicated much of her professional life to working with families of children with kidney disease. She was integral in the development of NW Kidney Kids and served as President of the Board from 2013 until she died in 2017. Suzanne radiated joy and pride in her kidney kids’ accomplishments; she was a true champion for her families and is beloved and missed by all whose lives she enriched over the years. In honor of Suzanne’s life work, a scholarship has been established to promote independence and self-empowerment. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist in the development of skills and knowledge to facilitate life-long self-sufficiency for a “kidney kid”. These funds can be used to support the higher education or technical training of a young adult with kidney disease.”
Learn more at nwkidneykids.org 🦋

02/19/2026

9,970 Black patients received an organ transplant in 2025. Each transplant represents a new beginning, a second chance, and a powerful reminder of why donation matters. Let’s continue the work to ensure equitable access for all.

Data as of January 7, 2026
Source: https://www.hrsa.gov/optn/data/data-reports

02/17/2026

“My family has a history of high blood pressure. In 2010, I suffered a brain aneurysm and a heart attack due to my high blood pressure. My health started going downhill again and at first, I resisted going to the hospital. It got to the point where my ankles were so swollen that they were the size of my knees, and I started to suffer from double vision. Once I was at the hospital, the staff was shocked to see how high my blood pressure was. At that point the doctors discovered I was in stage four renal failure. After that visit, I went to dialysis for three years and 11 months. In August of that year, I received a call from the hospital saying there was a possible match for a kidney. A few days later, I got another call that a kidney transplant was available for me. On Aug. 20, 2018, I got my new kidney. Thankfully I recovered quickly after my transplant surgery and didn’t have any complications. I am very grateful that I was able to receive a kidney so soon. So much has changed since then. I got to see my first grandson be born. I don’t want my health to keep me from living, so I’m trying to make changes and take better care of myself. I watch what I eat, I try to walk five miles every day and I make sure my body is getting the proper amount of rest. I want to be able to connect with my donor’s family. I want them to know that their loved one still lives on through me. If I saw them in person, I would let them know how appreciative I am of them allowing their loved one to be a donor. Organ and tissue donation is very necessary. It’s vital to our community. Organ donation was never in my purview until it happened to me. Now I share my story whenever I can. Sharing your story in whatever capacity you do opens the door for people to even think about having those conversations. Bring it up in conversations with your family or at family reunions or in your job because you never know when it could be you that needs it.” — Anthony

Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor today and save lives: RegisterMe.org 🖤

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day and HAPPY NATIONAL DONOR DAY! ❤️💙💚

“Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donor Day was started in 1998 by the Saturn Corporation and its partner, the United Auto Workers, and is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.” - DLA

Share the love and register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org. Thank you to all donors, registered donors, donor families, and living donors for your generosity!
 Learn more about National Donor Day (and download National Donor Day Valentine’s cards!) at https://www.donatelife.net/celebrations/national-donor-day/.

02/12/2026

The Transplant Games of America are coming THIS SUMMER!!! ☀️

The Transplant Games are a powerful, Olympic‑style celebration that honors organ donors, uplifts transplant recipients, and shines a light on the lifesaving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. 💚🩵

Team Northwest unites transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, and supporters from across Oregon, Washington, and Alaska as they come together in Denver from June 18–23, 2026 to compete, connect, and celebrate life.

🏅 Athletes of all ages and abilities will participate in events ranging from track & field and swimming to cycling, pickleball, tennis, and more, showing the world what’s possible after transplant.

YOU can be part of this! 🫵 Whether you’re a transplant recipient, living donor, donor family member, or supporter from Oregon, Washington, or Alaska, there’s a spot for you on Team Northwest! Registration is open and the deadline is May 18, 2026. Learn more and register here: https://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/registration

*NEW: Donor Families can now participate in a limited number of medaling events.”

02/09/2026

“Keith was the life of the party. If he knew you were having a bad day, he would do everything he could to change that. He was such a fun person, it gives me chills thinking about him still. My son was a donor. He passed away August 23, 2018. I chose to donate to save some other people. It fit his character. We had talked about it before and I knew that if he could save someone, he would want to do that. He was a good kid. It was one of my worst moments, and I wanted to turn it into one of my best moments. Giving life to someone else, giving someone a second chance, means that my son is still living on through other people. He was able to donate his heart, both his kidneys, liver, and tissue. One of the recipients was able to have a baby, and as a mother myself, I love knowing that someone else got to experience motherhood because of my son. I try to tell my story any chance I get to educate others on the process and how it can help others in need. There’s still a lot of misconceptions in the black community about organ donation so I think it’s important to let people know how it all works.” –Kayla

Please consider your decision to donate this Black History Month. 🖤 Registerme.org.

02/04/2026

In 2025, 2,509 Black individuals became deceased organ donors, accounting for 14.45% of all deceased donors in the U.S. Their decision gave others the gift of life and hope. We honor their legacy this Black History Month.

In 2025, 430 Black individuals became living donors. Living donors change lives while they’re still living theirs.
Talk to your loved ones. You could be someone’s reason to hope. 🫶🏿

Data as of January 7, 2026
Source: https://www.hrsa.gov/optn/data/data-reports

02/01/2026

This year marks 100 years of Black History Month; a century of reflection, culture, resilience, and progress. 💯

As we honor this milestone, we recognize nearly 43,000 Black donors whose generosity has given the gift of life. We also acknowledge the more than 29,000 Black patients who are still waiting for a second chance. Their stories remind us why awareness, education, and action are so important. 🫶🏿

We are committed to uplifting Black voices and experiences in donation and transplantation. Throughout February, we’ll be sharing stories, stats, and highlights that shine a light on the importance of donation in Black communities. 🖤✨

Stay tuned!

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