Join Us on Millionaires Row on Thurby Day – April 30

January 29, 2026

Get ready for one of the most exciting and meaningful days of the spring racing season & Donate Life Month!

Donate Life Kentucky Trust is heading back to Millionaires Row 4 at Churchill Downs for our signature race day fundraiser on Thursday of Derby Week, and it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.

This event sells out every single year, and for good reason. Thurby blends the energy of Derby week with a heartfelt mission, bringing together friends, supporters, and community leaders for a day that’s as impactful as it is unforgettable.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available

We have sponsorship opportunities that include event visibility, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and the chance to align your company with a mission that impacts children and adults across Kentucky.

🎟️ All-inclusive Tables of 8

The perfect opportunity to treat clients, colleagues, friends, or family to a premium Derby-week experience while supporting a life-saving cause.

🥂 Historic, First-Class Experience

Your sponsorship includes:

  • Exclusive indoor seating in Millionaires Row 4 with windows overlooking the track
  • Access to a private, covered balcony and private restrooms (no lines!)
  • All-inclusive experience (including full meal, beer, wine, and cocktails)
  • A lively atmosphere filled with mission-driven guests who care about making a difference

It’s a relaxed, high-energy day at the track (without the Derby-day crowds) and one of the best ways to experience Churchill Downs.

💚 More Than a Day at the Races

Every ticket and sponsorship supports Donate Life Kentucky Trust’s work with organ donor families, transplant patients, and caregivers across Kentucky. Your participation helps provide:

  • Financial assistance for families facing burial or cremation expenses after donation
  • Lodging, gas cards, and emergency support for transplant patients
  • Programs that honor donor heroes and support loved ones through their grief

You’re not just attending a historic Kentucky event – you’re helping save and heal lives.


📅 Donate Life Spring Day at the Races
📍 Millionaires Row 4
🗓️ Thursday, April 30. Gates open at 10:30am ET. All-inclusive Buffet & Bar open by 11:00am. Post Time is at 12:45pm. Sponsorships start at $500 up to $10,000 for 16 seats & VIP benefits.

This event will sell out soon. Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Call/Text us at 502-694-3015
Email Shannon Adkins, Philanthropy Director, at SAdkins@donatelifeky.org