What We Do
Donor Family Support
Helping those who gave
Donate Life Kentucky Trust is the only nonprofit in Kentucky focused on supporting donor families facing financial difficulties after the loss of a loved one. We provide essential assistance for transportation, lodging, and cremation costs to help ease the burden during a challenging time. With the incredible increase in donor heroes, your financial gifts allow us to meet the growing need.
By the numbers
of nearly all organ donor cases are unplanned, unexpected deaths
of Americans do not have life insurance
average cost of funeral services in Kentucky
increase in requests for donor family financial assistance
T’Neil D. Martin, Donor
“Our precious, and seemingly healthy daughter, T’neil D. Martin, was only 17 years old when she suffered a brain bleed caused by an unknown, abnormal connection of blood vessels in her brain that had been present from birth. At the moment the doctor voiced his concern that her condition “could very well take her life”, I felt in my heart that if she did not survive, then we should pay forward the gift of her life to us by donating her organs so that another family would not have to stand in the shoes we were now standing in. In that instance, I knew that organ donation would be one of the few things we could do to truly bring honor to T’neil and the legacy of her life.”
Invest in Kentucky Families Today
We accept charitable contributions to provide vital services for children on the waiting list, donor families, transplant patients, and educational initiatives.
Share Hope
The need for donation is greater than the number of organs available — and every day more people are added to the national waiting list.
FAQs
Our Philanthropy Team is honored to work with you on this. Simply email Philanthropy@donatelifeky.org to connect with one of our team members and learn more about putting Donate Life Kentucky Trust in your will.
Leaving a legacy like this will ensure this lifesaving mission continues to impact lives forever.
- This limited fund provides critical assistance to donor families who have exhausted all other financial resources and are in dire need of support. Many families are unprepared for the unexpected loss of a loved one and face significant financial burdens after their generous act of organ donation.
- We offer assistance with various expenses, including funeral or cremation arrangements, transportation of remains, lodging for family members, and other necessary costs.
- It’s important to note that there are no conditions or expectations attached to receiving aid. The support program is entirely separate from the organ procurement organization (OPO). We strictly adhere to legal guidelines prohibiting OPOs from providing such financial assistance.
- Some states offer Burial Assistance Programs to help with burial costs for eligible individuals in specific categories of Medicaid and may cover up to $1,500 for funeral or cremation services.
- If you are from Indiana, click here.
- If you are from West Virginia, click here
- If you are in Kentucky, please reach out to Info@donatelifeKY.org
- Please reach out to Network for Hope’s Aftercare Team to learn ways you can reach out to your loved one’s recipients.
- Explore our OPO’s Aftercare Support Resources
- Share your story of donation by visiting our Stories page.