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…

Want to volunteer, get involved, or sponsor an event to help save lives? Check out 2026 events, programs, and dates – with updates and additions throughout the year, so keep refreshing! Contact us and follow our social media for more details.

At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we believe the strongest education happens when people truly connect to the story. We licensed Heart of the Motor for use in Kentucky schools so students across the Commonwealth can learn about organ donation in a way that feels real, relevant, and engaging. Instead of a traditional lecture or PowerPoint, we meet students where they are through authentic storytelling that stays with them long after the bell rings. We are deeply thankful for the contributors…

Community Hosted Fundraiser: A Walk Supporting Donate Life Kentucky On Sunday, October 11, 2026, we invite you to join us for Every Life Remembered – a meaningful walk honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors, celebrating transplant recipients, and supporting the families and caregivers who make this lifesaving mission possible. This is more than a walk. It is a moment to come together as a community to reflect, to honor, and to carry forward the stories that connect us all. 💙…

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…

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…

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…

This article was inspired by PanCAN’s Nicolas Clifford ‘s article Taboo Topics: When Cold, Dark Days Get You Down – Pancreatic Cancer Action Network It can happen at any stage of the transplant journey. Waiting for a life-saving call. Recovering from surgery. Adjusting to medications, appointments, and a “new normal.” For many patients and families, transplant brings hope, but also stress, uncertainty, and emotions that can feel difficult to name. If any of this feels familiar, you are not alone.…