103,000+ children & adults in the US
are waiting for an organ transplant!
Help the Chris Klug Foundation save lives!
CKF’s MISSION:
Educate individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors,
and inspire those in the transplant community to live their best lives.
CKF’s VISION:
Eliminate the wait for transplantation.
Inspiration -
CKF seeks to inspire people to learn more about organ, eye, & tissue donation in order to register as organ donors, & gives inspiration & hope to transplant recipients & those on the transplant waitlist.
Education -
CKF educates people across the US through our free online curricula & awareness events, equipping individuals with organ, eye, & tissue donation facts so they can make informed decisions about registering as organ donors.
Registration -
CKF strives to increase the number of registered donors, & has the capacity to quickly register people to the national donor database with our online platform.
CKF is proud to say in 2025,
1,336,537
Individuals were reached.
Know your Facts…
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103,000+
People are currently waiting on the transplant waitlist
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44%
People are registered organ donors nationwide
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48,149
People received an organ transplant in 2024
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8
Lives can be saved by one organ donor
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75
Lives can be changed by one tissue donor
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13
People die every day waiting for a transplant
Highlighted Events
Join Team CKF for Unbound
UNBOUND is a 4-day biking event in Flint Hills, Kansas, and is considered the world’s premier gravel race. As a lottery event, entry is extremely coveted.
Sign up to fundraise and raise awareness for CKF, and in return get a spot in the race as a member of our team! The CKF Unbound Team allows us to reach over 16,000 individuals with our lifesaving message about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
If you want to join the 2026 CKF Unbound Team in either the 100 or 200 mile events, please click the link below and complete the form.
Sip ‘N Save
This year, our goal is for over 100 coffee shops, bars, and restaurants nationwide to join our Sip ‘N Save campaign. We hope to help inspire, educate, and register customers and staff.
CKF will send free coffee sleeves, coasters, stickers, flyers, and posters for shops to use on February 14th in honor of National Donor Day.
Last year, 16 states participated, and South Carolina was the lead state, hosting the most events. This year, we are challenging you and your friends to be the top state hosting the most events. Hit the link below to learn more.
CKF Community Calendar
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CKF Community Calendar *
If you have an event in your community that raises awareness and you would like to share on the CKF Community Calendar, please complete the form below.
(Please note only appropriate events will be listed. Our staff will review every submission.)
What is CKF up to?
