Give for Good Louisville is a wonderful celebration of generosity and the incredible nonprofits making a difference across our community. While Donate Life Kentucky Trust is not participating on the official Give for Good platform this year, generosity is appreciated every day – and your gift can make a meaningful difference today. When you give directly to Donate Life Kentucky Trust, you help strengthen Kentucky’s donation and transplant community through trusted education, accurate information, and vital support for transplant patients,…

August is National Make-A-Will Month, a good reminder to take care of something many of us know we should do but often put off: making a plan for the people and causes we care about. Only about 1/3 of Americans have a will. A will is important, but a complete plan goes beyond deciding who receives your belongings. It can include reviewing your life insurance and beneficiary designations, choosing who can make financial and healthcare decisions if you cannot, documenting…

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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 Try your current ZIP code. If that does not work, try a ZIP code from a place you lived before.Try your maiden name. Still stuck? We can help. Contact us!* 4. Once you are in, you can update your address, include specifications (of certain organs or tissues to be donated or…

This KET story highlights the life-changing impact of organ donation and the work of Donate Life Kentucky Trust. The segment features an organ transplant recipient and the inspiring story of twin girls who both needed heart transplants at just eight months old. Their journeys reflect the hope made possible through the generosity of donors and the strength of Kentucky families. It also features a passionate kidney recipient who received tangible support through Donate Life KY programs. Beyond public education about…

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…

What really happens after someone says “yes” to organ donation? Recently, Donate Life Kentucky Trust Executive Director Shelley Snyder joined Gretchen Starnes of Network for Hope on Talk of Louisville to discuss the journey of organ, tissue, and eye donation – from the moment someone registers to the lifelong impact that gift has on donor families and transplant recipients. The conversation explored common myths, the importance of talking with your family about your wishes, and the incredible partnership between Donate…

What happens after the transplant? For many caregivers, the medical crisis may be over, but the emotional impact can impact families for months, or even years. In this special TCH Caregiver’s Heart presentation, George explores one of the most important topics affecting the transplant community: Caregiver PTSD. The program begins by sharing the results of a survey completed by transplant caregivers. One finding stood out immediately: nearly 86% of respondents said they experience symptoms they believe may be related to…

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…

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Donate Life Symposium – a day dedicated to learning, connection, inspiration, and celebrating the incredible donation and transplant community. Whether you’re joining us as a donor family member, transplant recipient, healthcare professional, volunteer, driver’s license staff member, advocate, or partner, thank you for being part of this special day. Before You Arrive Arrival: Doors open at 9:00am ET. RSVP is required – contact us directly to access late registration. Check in at…