Elaine and Henry Fischer Give $30,000 to Transplant Patients in Need
Elaine and Henry Fischer of Fischer Homes pledged $30,000 to KY Circuit Clerks’ Trust For Life’s (TFL) Satterwhite Patient Assistance Fund.
On Friday, January 22, Fischer presented a check to KODA+TFL Philanthropy Officer and Donor Mother Shannon Adkins at one of their model homes at Bridle Run.
“Fischer Homes Louisville Division is proud to assist patients in need. The mission is very personal, as one of our very own has been impacted by the mission of organ donation and transplantation. Through this donation given by Elaine and Henry Fischer, we are proud to partner with Trust For Life to provide avenues of hope for all, ” said Charmaine Powell, Fischer Homes Sales Manager
The $30,000 financial contribution comes after a record year of Satterwhite financial requests.
The Satterwhite Patient Assistance fund was founded for the sole purpose of helping Kentucky transplanted patients who have fallen on financial hardships. This fund allows TFL to help others protect the most precious gift one can receive, the gift of a second chance at life. With the help of Henry and Elaine Fischer, TFL will continue to grow this fund to help our Kentucky patients.
“This past year has served as a powerful reminder that kindness, compassion and generosity are always important, and that serving our fellow citizens is one of our highest duties,” said David L. Nicholson, Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk. “Echoing the sentiments of so many others across Kentucky, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Elaine and Henry Fischer for their outstanding gift to the Kentucky Circuit Clerks’ Trust For Life and thank them for their leadership giving. This donation, will assist many Kentucky organ transplant recipients with their financial obligations after receiving their precious gift of life,” said David L. Nicholson, Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk.
For more information about the Satterwhite Patient Assistance Fund or to find out how you can get involved, email TFL+KODA Philanthropy Officer Shannon Adkins at s.adkins@trustforlife.org
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About Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life
The Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life (TFL) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that informs, educates, and encourages Kentuckians to be registered organ & tissue donors to save lives. TFL was founded in 1992 as the charitable arm of the Kentucky Association of Circuit Court Clerks. The dollar donations at Circuit Court Clerks’ Driver’s License counters and other philanthropic partners, including KODA and Kosair Charities, fund the statewide community outreach & public relations efforts to grow the Registry. Kentucky was recognized by Donate Life America for highest increase in Registry rates in 2016. For more info call 1-866-945-5433, email info@trustforlife.org or visit www.trustforlife.org.
About Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) is dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. KODA was formed in 1987, pulling together two hospital-based organ procurement groups, to establish a statewide educational and procurement network. KODA is an independent, non-profit organ and tissue procurement agency and was recognized by Louisville Business First as the Nonprofit of the Year in 2011. KODA currently serves 114 counties in Kentucky, 4 counties in southern Indiana and 2 counties in western West Virginia. KODA partners with the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust For Life in all public education & philanthropy efforts. For more information, visit http://www.kyorgandonor.org.
