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July 2, 2025
Jul 2

Family Day Out – Free Fun for All Ages on Aug. 16!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon filled with joy, connection, and plenty of sparkle—we’re throwing a Family Day Out that’s as meaningful as it is magical! Thanks to our generous partners at Kosair for Kids and Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row, we’re creating a space where donor families, transplant recipients, volunteers, and the general public can come together to celebrate the power of life, legacy, and love. Here’s what’s in store:🎧 Taylor Swift Silent Disco – Dance it out…

July 2, 2025
Jul 2

DLKYT Charity Golf Scramble – Oct. 27

đź“… October 27, 2025📍 University of Louisville Golf Club at Cardinal Club | Simpsonville, KY Get ready to tee up for a great cause! Join us for a day on the green to support Donate Life KY Trust and our mission to assist transplant patients and donor families across the Commonwealth. This isn’t just any golf scramble — it’s a chance to swing for hope, enjoy crisp fall air, and make a life-saving difference while having a blast. 🎉 What…

July 2, 2025
Jul 2

Fall Day at Churchill Downs – Nov. 6

Wednesday, November 6 | Louisville, KY Mark your calendars for one of the most exciting (and stylish!) events of the season — Fall Day at Churchill Downs benefitting Donate Life KY Trust. Our version of a GALA…but during the DAY! A Dayla, if you will. Join us beneath the iconic twin spires for an unforgettable afternoon of racing, giving, and community — all while raising critical funds for patient assistance programs and donor families across Kentucky. 🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships…

July 2, 2025
Jul 2

Amelia’s Run: Honoring a Life, Inspiring Others – Oct. 25

Save the Date: October 25Location: Grand Rivers, Kentucky In the heart of Western Kentucky, a powerful movement is taking shape — and it starts with a pair of running shoes and a whole lot of heart. Amelia’s Run is more than just a race. It’s a tribute to the incredible life of liver transplant recipient Amelia Wilson, and the love and legacy she leaves behind. Organized by her husband, Allen Wilson, this event aims to inspire others to say “yes”…

July 1, 2025
Jul 1

Win a Brand New UTV: 2025 Donate Life Kentucky Summer Raffle is ON! Buy Tickets through Aug. 19

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…

June 18, 2025
Jun 18

Supporting Transplant Families: A New Partnership with Caregivers Circle

At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we know that behind every transplant recipient is a caregiver who sacrifices, worries, advocates, and loves—often quietly and with limited support. That’s why we’re proud to announce a meaningful new partnership with TCH Caregiver’s Heart, a virtual peer-led support community created specifically for caregivers of transplant patients. Caregivers Circle is a safe and welcoming space where caregivers at any stage—pre-transplant, recovery, or long-term support—can connect, share their experiences, and feel seen. Founded by transplant caregiver…

June 6, 2025
Jun 6

Gustavo’s to Host Citywide Fundraiser Benefiting Donate Life Kentucky Trust on Monday, June 23

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…

May 29, 2025
May 29

20 Donate Life Scholarships Awarded by Circuit Clerk’s Trust Endowment

Celebrating Kentucky students who advocate for organ donation and honor the mission that began with Kentucky’s Circuit Clerks in 1992 Kentucky’s Association of Circuit Court Clerks are proud to announce the winners of its statewide Donate Life Kentucky scholarship program. These student leaders were selected for their passion, creativity, and commitment to the lifesaving mission of donation and transplantation. Twenty students across Kentucky were awarded $1,000 scholarships this year, totaling $20,000 in support for their outreach efforts. “The students of…

March 20, 2025
Mar 20

Trivia Night to Support Transplant Patients & Donor Families

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…

March 14, 2025
Mar 14

The Ultimate Derby Experience for a Lifesaving Mission – Sold Out

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…