103,000+ children and adults are waiting for an organ transplant!

Help the Chris Klug Foundation save lives!

Register as a Donor

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Vitalant Blood Drive

Give the gift of life this holiday season and sign up for the Vitalant Bloodmobile at Basalt Library on Monday, December 22!

Every 2 seconds, someone in the US needs blood. A single trauma patient alone can need 100 units of blood to survive. Less than 3% of Americans donate blood annually, yet just 1 blood donation can save up to 3 lives!

Be a hero this December! It takes less than an hour to save a life!

Learn More
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Back to School Campaign

Participate in CKF’s Back to School Campaign! Help educate students about the importance of registering as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Kits are sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton Aspen Highlands, and include access to our free curriculum, school supplies, games, activities, and more. The aim is to bring learning to life and ensure young people are educated and informed before they reach the DMV!

There are options for all ages, from Elementary through High school, with age-appropriate content. Learn more and place an order!

Register Here

CKF Community Calendar

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If you have an event in your community that raises awareness that 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)

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Check out the CKF Store for fun organ donation swag!

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Check out the CKF Store for fun organ donation swag! ***