Local heart transplant recipient and beloved restaurant owner team up to support transplant recipients and donor families and organ donation awareness Louisville, KY — On Monday, June 23, all five Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations across the Louisville area will donate 15% of total sales from lunch and dinner to Donate Life Kentucky Trust, a Louisville-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting transplant patients, donor families, and increasing organ donation registration throughout Kentucky. This special fundraiser is inspired by Terri Cecere, a heart…

We’re revving up for something big—and you’re invited to be part of it. The Donate Life Kentucky Trust is thrilled to launch our 2025 Summer Raffle, offering one lucky winner the keys to an incredible brand-new UTV—just in time for summer adventure. But this raffle is about more than horsepower. Every ticket fuels our mission to educate, support, and save lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation and patient and donor family support across Kentuckiana. 🚨 The Details: 🎟️ Why…

Louisville Community Comes Together for a Fun-Filled Fundraiser WHO: The local volunteer organization, Second Chance at Life, invites local media to cover Trivia Night, an exciting community event benefiting transplant patients and donor families through Donate Life Kentucky patient and family assistance programs. WHAT: A lively evening of trivia, prizes, and community spirit, with all proceeds providing critical assistance to transplant recipients and families of organ donors. Attendees will enjoy friendly competition while raising funds for those affected by organ…

Step into the heart of Kentucky Derby Week with clients, family and friends —all while supporting transplant patients and donor families in their greatest time of need. BOXES ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE – thank you to our sponsors & supporters! Kentucky Derby 151 (Saturday, May 3, 2025) Kentucky Oaks 151 (Friday, May 2, 2025) Thurby 151 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) Winsday, 502Tuesday, and Opening Night Saturday Make an Impact Your sponsorship directly supports transplant patients & donor families during their…

Join Donate Life Kentucky for an unforgettable day at Churchill Downs where great experiences, tradition and warm hospitality unite. Donate Life Day at the RacesThursday, May 1, 2025Gates open 10:30am ETChef’s Signature Buffet & All-Inclusive Bar opens approximately 11:00am ETPost time 12:45pm ET Superfecta Sponsorship includes table of 8, premium event access & amenities as well as brand recognition and networking. Limited tables available. 2025 Superfecta Sponsorship PacketLearn more by contacting Emily Miller EMiller@donatelifeky.org or calling 1-866-945-5433.

Kentucky’s Circuit Clerks Launch Statewide 2025 Donate Life Scholarship OpportunityScholarships aim to raise awareness about the critical need for organ donation and transplantation (January 3, 2025) – Since 1992, the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks has championed the lifesaving mission of organ donation. Inspired by personal experiences—including one Circuit Clerk’s loss of a loved one awaiting a heart transplant and others with connections to donation—the Circuit Clerks worked tirelessly to make a difference. Their efforts culminated in successful legislation…

The new name celebrates a new chapter in organ donation education and advocacy LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2024) – In a strategic and purposeful evolution, Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life is proud to announce its transformation and rebranding as Donate Life Kentucky Trust. This change represents a momentous step forward in the organization’s ongoing mission to educate about donation and encourage everyone to join the organ, eye and tissue donation registry while obtaining a driver’s license and beyond.…

Race to take place on Saturday, October 26 in Grand Rivers Amelia’s Run will take place at the Grand Rivers Tourism office on Saturday, October 26, at 8 a.m., in Grand Rivers, KY. Hosted by volunteers in the Grand Rivers area, the race memorializes Amelia Brown Wilson and raises critical funds for Donate Life Kentucky Trust. All proceeds will fund outreach programs such as early detection Kidney Screening Machines and boosting donor registration efforts statewide. With over 100,000 Americans on…

Teachers and students are encouraged to sign up to win cash prizes for their clubs and teams This October, high school students across Kentucky are invited to participate in an innovative Donate Life challenge.  The Donate Life High School Challenge aims to engage young minds in a meaningful cause while promoting physical and mental well-being. The High School Challenge offers a unique opportunity for students from all backgrounds to get involved and create a significant impact in the mission of…

Out of an impressive pool of more than 70 applicants hailing from 38 counties across Kentucky, 20 extraordinary individuals have been selected to receive 2024 Donate Life Kentucky Scholarships valued at $1000 each. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to promoting the Donate Life mission and educating their peers about the life-saving impact of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. The Donate Life Kentucky Scholarship winners for 2024 are: Allison Patterson – Harrison County Annabella Bengie – Bourbon…