Recently, Executive Director Shelley Snyder had the honor of joining CEO Live Talks with Dr. Swannie Jett for a conversation about the people, purpose, and passion behind Donate Life Kentucky Trust. The discussion goes beyond organ donation to explore what happens before, during, and long after a transplant. Shelley shares how her own family’s experience with donation inspired a lifelong commitment to serving others, and how that journey led to building programs that help transplant patients, caregivers, and donor families…

At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we know transparency matters. Since Kentucky’s donor registry was established in 2006, we’ve worked to accurately honor and track the decisions Kentuckians make about organ, eye, and tissue donation. While the system has done its best with the technology available over the years, Kentucky’s recent transition to the National Donate Life Registry and KINDL project represents an important modernization that improves data accuracy, timeliness, and transparency. As a result, you may notice: 1. Registration Dates…

Community Hosted Fundraiser: What if your Taco Tuesday could help transplant patients, caregivers, and donor families across Kentucky? On Tuesday, July 14, join us for our annual Gustavo’s Dine for Life fundraiser. For one day only, 15% of all sales at participating Gustavo’s locations will benefit Donate Life Kentucky Trust’s Community Care Programs. Enjoy lunch, dinner, takeout, chips and salsa, or your favorite taco platter, and Gustavo’s will donate a portion of your purchase to help Kentuckians impacted by donation…

Community Hosted Fundraiser: Huge thanks to Amos Gammons and Play Louisville for creating Together for Life: Pride, Purpose, and Pumps an evening of dazzling entertainment and inspiring community. It will be a fun night featuring drag performances, health services, community connection, and opportunities to learn more about the lifesaving power of donation and transplantation. Every dollar raised supports Donate Life Kentucky Trust’s work to educate Kentuckians about organ, eye, and tissue donation and provide support for donor families, transplant recipients,…

Community-hosted event We’re honored that Owen County Circuit Clerk Margaret Forsee has invited Donate Life Kentucky to participate in the Wide Open – No Fear Rodeo on July 24-25, 2026, at the Owen County Fairgrounds in Owenton. This special event benefits the Wyatt Cole Scholarship Fund, created in memory of Wyatt Cole. On February 10, 2019, Wyatt lost his life in an automobile accident at just 20 years old. A sophomore at the University of Tennessee at Martin majoring in…

Signature Event hosted by Donate Life Kentucky Trust: Thank you to our sponsors: Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story and Network for HopeCincinnati Children’s Hospital, Derby Industries, and the family of Craig KingsburyThis 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 Conference Center as supporters from across…

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,…

Community Hosted Fundraiser: 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…

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 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…