In 1999, Garrett Dykes' life took an unforeseen turn when, at age 16, he was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. By the time he was 32, he was in stage 5 kidney failure and suffering from debilitating fatigue and memory issues. In 2017, after nearly three years on peritoneal dialysis, Garrett received a kidney transplant. “For the family to think about giving a second chance to a stranger, when they’re dealing with the worst kind of loss, that’s changed my whole life," Garrett said.

At any time, nearly 1,000 Kentuckians await a lifesaving organ transplant. Without donors, organ transplantation is not possible. To learn more or to register as a donor, please visit donatelifeky.org.