What We Do

Heart of the Motor Film

Inspiring Youth

Through community outreach and storytelling like Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story, we help schools and communities understand the reality of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Real stories inspire compassion, conversation, and lifesaving donor registration.

Learn more about the Heart of the Motor Roadshow, the Eddy Family and Filmmaker, Erik Light: Heart of the Motor Film

Register in Wyatt’s honor: https://www.registerme.org/campaign/wyatt_elmer_tour

By the numbers

14

Wyatt Eddy was 14 years old when he became a heroic organ donor

F-100

1966 Ford F-100 named Elmer inspired a nationwide movement to save lives

6

organ transplant recipients are alive today because of Wyatt’s gifts and the Eddy’s decision

120000

kids and adults in the US are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant

FAQs

I am a teacher in Kentucky, how can I access my free film screening for my classroom?

Click here to request your classroom access to the Heart of the Motor film: https://bit.ly/HOTMfree

I am a teacher in Kentucky, how can I access the pre-screening and post-screening link for my students to fill out?

BEFORE THE FILM: Pre-screening for students to watch BEFORE viewing the film: https://bit.ly/HOTMpre

AFTER THE FILM: Post-screening for students to watch AFTER viewing the film: https://bit.ly/HOTMpost

What is the Wyatt Eddy and Elmer Roadshow?

The Wyatt Eddy & Elmer Roadshow brings Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story to audiences across the country—sharing Wyatt’s story to inspire organ, eye, and tissue donation. From car shows to classrooms, the film sparks meaningful conversations and encourages people of all ages to consider the lifesaving impact of registering as a donor.

Register in Wyatt’s Honor: Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy & Elmer Tour – Donate Life America

How do I rent or purchase the film?
  1. heartofthemotorfilm.vhx.tv/checkout/heart-of-the-motor-the-wyatt-eddy-story/purchase
How do I get more information?
  1. Contact Shelley Snyder ssnyder@donatelifeky.org to learn more.
How do I share my story?
  1. Share your story of donation or transplantation by visiting our Stories page.

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We accept charitable contributions to provide vital services for children on the waiting list, donor families, transplant patients, and educational initiatives.

Financial Contributions

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The need for donation is greater than the number of organs available — and every day more people are added to the national waiting list.

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