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Wyatt Eddy story coming to high school classrooms statewide A film with a powerful message is heading into Kentucky classrooms and Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks are helping local educators get involved. Donate Life Kentucky Trust, the nonprofit founded by Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks in 1992, is offering every Kentucky high school free access to Heart of the Motor: The Wyatt Eddy Story along with ready-to-use classroom resources and support for teachers. The 40-minute documentary tells the true story of Wyatt Eddy, a young car-enthusiast with Cadiz, Kentucky roots, and the unexpected journey his family took following a surfing tragedy. His story opens the conversation for students to talk about organ, eye and tissue donation, transplantation and the impact one decision can have on many lives. Early Kentucky classroom results show that Heart of the Motor is prompting meaningful reflection among students, with nearly 90% saying the film encouraged them to register as a donor or made them consider registration. "Teenagers connect with real stories, just like we all do. Wyatt's story gives teachers a new way to introduce the topic of organ, eye and tissue donation. This film will make you laugh, cry, connect, and remember," said Shelley Snyder, Executive Director of Donate Life Kentucky Trust. "We want to ensure all students have donation information early, before being asked about joining the registry while getting a driver's license. We want them to do their research, ask questions, talk with their families, and understand fully what this lifesaving 'yes' means." More Than a Movie Schools participating this fall receive the film at no cost, along with curriculum-aligned resources and a discussion guide, pre- and post-program surveys, and direct support from Donate Life Kentucky staff. The experience can also inspire students to take their learning beyond the classroom. Thanks to decades of support from the Circuit Clerks of Kentucky, Donate Life Kentucky Trust can award $20,000 in scholarships each year. "Kentucky's Circuit Court Clerks have championed the Donate Life mission for more than three decades. With more than 100,000 adults and children waiting on a lifesaving organ transplant, including 1000 patients here in Kentucky, this message is needed more than ever," says Dennis Loy, Adair Circuit Clerk. "We hope this film inspires students to understand more about organ, eye and tissue donation and even create a scholarship project around it. There are no GPA or extracurricular requirements to apply for our scholarships, so we hope all students consider it a great option." For more information about Donate Life Kentucky Trust scholarships or to learn how schools can access Heart of the Motor, visit www.donatelifeky.org. This story was posted on 2026-10-01 15:25:21
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