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May 21, 2026
May 21

Join Us for Donate Life Night with the Florence Y’alls – June 11

Board Member and passionate advocate, Wray Jump and her Grant County Circuit Clerk’s Office, is teaming up with the Florence Y’alls for a special Donate Life Night – and we would love for you to join us! Come out for a fun evening of baseball, community, and awareness as we celebrate the lifesaving mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Game Details: Florence Y’alls vs. New Jersey JackalsThursday, June 11, 2026First Pitch: 6:54 PM Location: 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, KY…

April 24, 2026
Apr 24

Your Donate Life Day at the Races Guide: Where to go, What to Bring, and What to Expect on Thurby

We’re just days away from Donate Life Spring Day at the Races, and we cannot wait to celebrate this unforgettable day with you at Churchill Downs. To help you feel prepared and enjoy every moment, here’s your go-to guide for Thurby, April 30. Know Before You Go What to Bring A few essentials will make your day seamless: Event Highlights Plan your day around these key moments: Getting There: Parking & Transportation Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville,…

April 7, 2026
Apr 7

Donate Life Symposium Aug. 25 10:00am – 2:00pm ET (Optional Movie Screening until 3pm)

This year’s Donate Life Symposium is built around a simple but powerful idea: different paths brought us here, but the impact we make together changes lives for good. Join us on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the UofL Shelby Campus as supporters from across the region gather for more than a training. This will be a shared experience rooted in purpose, connection, and the life-saving mission of organ, eye and tissue donation. Whether you are a driver’s license employee, healthcare…

April 1, 2026
Apr 1

2026 IMPORTANT DATES

Want to volunteer, get involved, or sponsor an event to help save lives? Check out 2026 events, programs, and dates – with updates and additions throughout the year, so keep refreshing! Contact us and follow our social media for more details.

April 1, 2026
Apr 1

Heart of the Motor: Bringing the Donate Life Mission Into Kentucky Classrooms

At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we believe the strongest education happens when people truly connect to the story. We licensed Heart of the Motor for use in Kentucky schools so students across the Commonwealth can learn about organ donation in a way that feels real, relevant, and engaging. Instead of a traditional lecture or PowerPoint, we meet students where they are through authentic storytelling that stays with them long after the bell rings. We are deeply thankful for the contributors…

March 30, 2026
Mar 30

6 Powerful Ways to Celebrate National Donate Life Month

National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was established in 2003 by Donate Life America and its partner organizations. Each April, communities across the country come together to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation, encourage donor registration, and honor the heroes whose generosity has saved lives. This year’s theme highlights trees as a symbol of life and connection. Just like trees grow and support one another in a forest, donation connects people in extraordinary ways. Donors, recipients, families, and caregivers…

March 26, 2026
Mar 26

How to Update or Remove Your Name from the Donor Registry (Updated 3/26/2026)

At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we respect your decision about registering as a donor and want to help ensure your decision is updated. Fastest Way: Update or Remove Online Do not know your ZIP code from when you first registered? This is very common. Try your current ZIP code.If that does not work, try a ZIP code from a place you lived before. Still stuck? We can help. Contact us! 4. Once you are in, you can update your address,…

March 20, 2026
Mar 20

Every Life Remembered Walk on October 11 By Dignity Memorial

A Walk Supporting Donate Life Kentucky On Sunday, October 11, 2026, we invite you to join us for Every Life Remembered – a meaningful walk honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors, celebrating transplant recipients, and supporting the families and caregivers who make this lifesaving mission possible. This is more than a walk. It is a moment to come together as a community to reflect, to honor, and to carry forward the stories that connect us all. 💙 Honoring Donor Heroes…

March 16, 2026
Mar 16

How to Talk to Your Family About Organ Donation (Without Making It Uncomfortable)

Let’s be honest.Talking about what happens after we die can feel… not awesome. Most people imagine the conversation starting with something dramatic like, “Okay, if something ever happens to me…” and suddenly everyone is uncomfortable, someone grabs their phone, and the subject changes. But it doesn’t have to be like that. In reality, the conversation about organ donation can be simple, quick, and even a little lighthearted. The most important thing is that your family knows your wishes. If you’ve…

March 1, 2026
Mar 1

Celebrating March – National Kidney Month!

March is National Kidney Month. It is a time to focus on kidney health, early detection, and the life saving power of transplantation. At Donate Life Kentucky, we support kidney patients at every stage. Our work focuses on prevention, early detection, transplant education, and patient support after transplant. Early Detection and Prevention Through our Kidney Health Screening Program, we have brought over 500 free kidney health screenings to communities across Kentucky. These simple tests help identify early signs of kidney…