At Donate Life Kentucky Trust, we are honored to work alongside the OPO and heroic families who give the greatest gift of life during the worst days of their lives. Our Donor Family Support Program was founded to provide limited assistance to donor families after donation has taken place. These funds are never considered prior to authorization. It is important to clarify that the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), including Network for Hope, has no control over these grants. All requests…

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,…

Our vision is bold: a world where no one dies waiting for a transplant and every donor hero’s legacy is honored. We know that if everyone registered as an organ, eye, and tissue donor, the waiting list would be drastically reduced – and lives would be saved. That future begins with building trust & increasing public education. The Donate Life Scholarship Program was created to recognize students who are doing more than learning about donation – they are leading the…

We are proud to share that Shelley Snyder, Executive Director of Donate Life Kentucky Trust, will serve as Chair of the Advisory Council for Donate Life America in 2026, helping guide the organization’s national leadership and strategic direction in the year ahead. With this role, Shelley will also serve as an ex-officio member on the Donate Life America Board of DirectorsThe Donate Life America Advisory Council is a national body of experienced leaders from across the organ, eye, and tissue…

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

In 2025, Kentuckians came together in powerful ways to save lives, support families, and strengthen our donation and transplant community. Here are five moments that defined the year. 2025 Impact Report. Top 5 Impact Wins of 2025: 1. 75,000+ New Donor RegistrantsMore than 75,000 Kentuckians joined the donor registry for the first time, choosing to give hope and healing to others across the Commonwealth. 2. 50+ Children Supported During their Transplant JourneyWe supported children, from 7 weeks to 18 years…

As the year draws to a close, mailboxes everywhere are filling with holiday cards, family photos and for many of our supporters, a special year-end postcard from Donate Life Kentucky Trust. This letter isn’t just another piece of mail. It’s an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. Every dollar you give helps fund programs that support transplant patients, donor families, and the mission to grow the lifesaving donor registry. From scholarships and community outreach to donor family support and…

We’re excited to share that Donate Life Kentucky Trust has officially opened a new office in the heart of Gaslight Square in Jeffersontown! To celebrate, we’re inviting our friends, partners, and community members to join us for a Ribbon Cutting & Open House on Wednesday, December 10 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ET. The ribbon cutting will be held alongside the office of David L. Nicholson, Circuit Clerk, GLI and Jeffersontown Chamber and Mayor Pike at 1:30 p.m., followed by…

Thursday, November 6 | Louisville, KY Mark your calendars for one of the most exciting (and stylish!) events of the season – Fall Day at historic Churchill Downs benefitting Donate Life KY Trust. Our version of a gala…but during the DAY! A Dayla, if you will. No tux or gown needed. Just wear your favorite fall outfit and hat! Join us beneath the iconic twin spires for an unforgettable afternoon of racing, giving, and community – all while raising critical…