Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust for Life (TFL) Announce Date for “Gift of Life” Summit 2019
The Summit will take place in Lexington on April 25
(LEXINGTON – March 12, 2019) – The “Gift of Life” Summit event will be held on Thursday, April 25, in Lexington, Ky., at 
the Embassy Suites. The Summit celebrates saving lives through organ donation and healing lives through tissue donation.
“This is a brand-new opportunity for KODA and TFL to meet and greet with hospital partners, Circuit Clerks, Coroners, volunteers from around our service area,” said Shelley Snyder, KODA’s Vice President for Strategic Partnerships and TFL Executive Director. “It will be a day filled with inspirational stories and education – as we gather to celebrate National Donate Life Month and say THANK YOU for all the excellent work our key partners do each, and every day.”
The “Gift of Life” Summer will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 1801 Newtown Pike in Lexington. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Registration is required. The day will start with keynote speaker Jason Schechterle; an Arizona Police Officer burned in the line of duty which resulted in a lifesaving tissue transplant and author. During lunch, an awards ceremony will be held honoring top coroners, platinum volunteers, outstanding hospitals and “Legendary” Circuit Clerk awards. Attendees will have an opportunity for breakout training followed by prizes and a send-off beginning at 1:30 p.m.
The cost is $30. The registration deadline is April 11, 2019, and space is limited. The public can register via the website: http://bit.ly/golsummit. There is a set of rooms blocked off for the Summit, and you must register by March 25 to receive the group rate or $139.95.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Companies wanting more information on sponsorships should email Shannon Adkins, s.adkins@kodaorgan.org. Anyone with general questions should contact Becky Kaelin, Manager of Outreach Operations at bkaelin@trustforlife.org or 1-866-945-5433.
The Summit is hosted by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks’ Trust for Life (TFL).
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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.
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.
