Each April, the Circuit Court Clerks of Kentucky lead the celebration of National Donate Life Month — a time to honor the generous gift of donation and increase education about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donors.
This April, Donate Life Kentucky Trust is proud to share powerful local impact: In 2023 alone, 320 lives were saved through transplants at UK and UofL Jewish Hospitals—and 192 of those lifesaving organs came from registered donors.
In a written statement, Trigg County Circuit Clerk Lisa Thomas said that’s 192 people who made “a selfless decision during their lifetime” and one that “became a miracle for someone else.”
The Donate Life Kentucky Trust organization and its supporters have worked tirelessly to inspire and educate Kentuckians since 1992.
When individuals are not registered, families are often hesitant to say “yes” during times of tragedy.
Registering in advance brings clarity and compassion—and increases the chance that lives will be saved. Everyone is encouraged to share their generous decision with their family.
This month, Donate Life Kentucky Trust also celebrates a new milestone in accessibility: the MyChart Patient Portal now connects directly to the National Donate Life Registry, making it easier than ever for patients to register as donors with just a few clicks.
