ASHLAND — Now in its fifth year, the AED Donation Program of King’s Daughters Health Foundation and King’s Daughters Auxiliary has provided more than 125 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to community organizations throughout the UK King’s Daughters service area.

Applications for the 2024 program are open now through Jan. 17. AED awards will be announced in February.

To be eligible, applicants must be an IRS-designated non-profit organization. Awards are based on community need, with priority given to:

• First responders, especially in rural areas

• Organizations that are open/serve the public 24/7

• Organizations that don’t currently have an AED

• Organizations located in or serving residents of the following counties:

•In Kentucky: Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Lewis and Martin

•In Ohio: Lawrence, Scioto

Successful applicants will be required to attest to the organization’s ability to maintain, use and secure the AED appropriately. At least one individual representing the organization will be required to undergo AED training or provide documentation of such training.

Organizations wishing to be considered for an AED must complete the application form and submit it, along with an exclusion screening form. The application and form can be found at www.KingsDaughtersHealth.com/AEDapp. If you would like to donate to the AED program, please visit kdhealthfoundation.com and choose Donate to Our AED Program.

For questions or more information, please contact Scott Hill at (606) 408-0455 or via email at scott.hill@kdmc.kdhs.us.