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…

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…