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October 1, 2025
Oct 1

Fall Day at Churchill Downs – Thursday, Nov. 6 (SOLD OUT!)

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…

September 26, 2025
Sep 26

Spath Family & Friends 2nd Annual Fundraiser at Diorio’s on Oct. 19!

Pickleball, Live Music, and Raffles at Diorio’s – Sunday, October 19 Join us for a joyful day of play, music, and community as we celebrate Dan Spath’s heart transplant journey and the lifesaving generosity of his donor and donor family. This is the Spath Family’s 2nd Annual fundraiser supporting the lifesaving Donate Life mission. When: Sunday, October 19, 2025• Pickleball Round Robin: 1:00–4:00 pm• Live Music & Raffles: 4:00–8:00 pm featuring Frankie Moody Where: Diorio’s Pizza & Pub7507 River Road,…

September 3, 2025
Sep 3

Amelia’s Run: Honoring a Life, Inspiring Others – Oct. 25

Save the Date: October 25Location: Grand Rivers, Kentucky In the heart of Western Kentucky, a powerful movement is taking shape — and it starts with a pair of running shoes and a whole lot of heart. Amelia’s Run is more than just a race. It’s a tribute to the incredible life of liver transplant recipient Amelia Wilson, and the love and legacy she leaves behind. Organized by her husband, Allen Wilson, this event aims to inspire others to say “yes”…

September 2, 2025
Sep 2

DLKYT Charity Golf Scramble – Oct. 27

📅 October 27, 2025📍 University of Louisville Golf Club at Cardinal Club | Simpsonville, KY Get ready to tee up for a great cause! Join us for a day on the green to support Donate Life KY Trust and our mission to assist transplant patients and donor families across the Commonwealth. This isn’t just any golf scramble — it’s a chance to swing for hope, enjoy crisp fall air, and make a life-saving difference while having a blast. Register here:…

September 1, 2025
Sep 1

Bellarmine Lacrosse Teams Up with Donate Life and NBCF for Charity Duel

From Bellarmine: Bellarmine lacrosse to host charity duel with NBCF and Donate Life – Bellarmine University Athletics Bellarmine University’s men’s lacrosse team is putting heart and hustle into a new kind of competition this fall. Head Coach Andrew Whitley announced the Knights will host a charity duel benefitting two tremendous causes: the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) and Donate Life Kentucky. How It Works T-shirt sales schedule: Final sales for each charity will take place at Bellarmine’s regular-season home opener…

August 26, 2025
Aug 26

5th Annual Donate Life Basketball Classic at St. X – Dec. 6

Be Part of the 5th Annual Donate Life Classic On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Saint Xavier High School will host the 5th Annual Donate Life Classic – a day of exciting basketball and lifesaving awareness. This beloved tradition brings together student athletes, families, and supporters to honor the gift of organ donation while raising funds to support the mission of Donate Life Kentucky. Event Details When: Saturday, December 6, 2025Where: Saint Xavier High School1609 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40217…

August 4, 2025
Aug 4

Give From Your IRA, Save on Taxes AND Save Lives!

Give Through Your IRA: Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a simple, tax‑smart way to support Donate Life Kentucky Trust directly from your IRA. If you are 70½ or older, you can donate up to $105,000 per year directly from your IRA to a qualified nonprofit like ours. Your gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and it is excluded from your taxable income. Why This Matters 3 Simple Steps to Make a QCD Circuit…

August 2, 2025
Aug 2

We’ve Moved! Update our office address: 10505 Watterson Trail Louisville, KY 40299

We are thrilled to announce our move to Jeffersontown’s historic Gaslight Square. This generous community is full of charm and connection, and we are so excited to be a part of it. While we are looking forward to this new chapter, we will miss seeing our friends at Network for Hope daily. Fortunately, they are only five minutes away, and we know our close partnership will continue. Gaslight Square feels like the perfect place for us to share our mission…

August 2, 2025
Aug 2

Donate Life Kentucky Trust Receives Generous Gift from the Family of Jack Kain

For Immediate Release: The nonprofit organization, Donate Life Kentucky Trust (Trust), is honored to announce a meaningful and generous gift from Alice Stewart-Kain and her late husband Jack A. Kain, founder of Jack Kain Ford. The donation, presented on Friday, July 25, came as a complete surprise to the Trust’s staff and Board of Directors. The Kain family’s connection to organ donation and transplantation is deeply personal. Two of Jack and Alice’s daughters were in need of liver transplants, and…