103,000+ children and adults 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 2024,
1,126,739
Individuals were reached.
Know your Facts…
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103,000+
People are currently waiting on the transplant waitlist
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48%
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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17
People die every day waiting for a transplant
Highlighted Events
CKF Awards Nominations
Submit a nomination today!
Each year CKF celebrates 3 individuals in the donation & transplant community doing incredible work to spread the message and support others.
Our Hero Award, Bounce Back, Give Back Award, and Community Champion Award celebrate the winners’ commitment and dedication. Winners will be flown to Aspen, CO, with one guest each, in August to accept their award at our Wine & Dine Gala!
