For Immediate Release: The nonprofit organization, Donate Life Kentucky Trust (Trust), is honored to announce a meaningful and generous gift from Alice Stewart-Kain and her late husband Jack A. Kain, founder of Jack Kain Ford. The donation, presented on Friday, July 25, came as a complete surprise to the Trust’s staff and Board of Directors. The Kain family’s connection to organ donation and transplantation is deeply personal. Two of Jack and Alice’s daughters were in need of liver transplants, and…

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, US Bank 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.FREE KIDS TSHIRT for the first 200 kids! Here’s what’s in…

Winner announced: KELLY WISEMAN of BOWLING GREEN! e’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…

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…

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…