103,000+ children & adults in the US
are waiting for an organ transplant!

Help the Chris Klug Foundation save lives!

Register As An Organ, Eye, & Tissue 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 to register as organ donors, & to offer 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 2025,

1,336,537

individuals were reached.

Save lives as an organ, eye & tissue donor.

Register Today

Save lives as a monetary donor to CKF.

Donate Today

Highlighted Opportunities

Wine & Dine For Life

Join the Chris Klug Foundation at the Snowmass Club on August 28th, 2026, to celebrate the gift of life. CKF’s evening of elegance honors our 2026 CKF Award Winners and their commitment to educating and inspiring!

Guests will enjoy a lovely cocktail hour, 3-course dinner, dancing, and live music, all while supporting our life-saving cause.

Learn More

Leadville 100 MTB

It is nearly race time for our Leadville 100 MTB riders! This year we have 24 riders taking up the cause in honor of organ, tissue, and eye donation.

We have members from all parts of the transplant community, including recipients, candidates, and donor families.

You can read their journeys and show your support by hitting the link below.

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.)

Know the Facts…

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    103,000+

    People are currently waiting on the transplant waitlist

  • Red check mark inside a circle.

    44%

    People are registered organ donors nationwide

  • Red firework explosion with streaks radiating outward against a white background.

    49,064

    People received a life-saving organ transplant in 2025

  • Illustration of a life preserver with red and white sections and four black loops.

    8

    Lives can be saved by one organ donor

  • Red silhouette of two people giving a high five with their hands joined.

    75

    Lives can be changed by one tissue donor

  • A red skull with crossbones made of bones.

    13

    People die every day waiting for a transplant

What is CKF up to?

View fullsize Kinda Chic to Save Lives 😎💚 #LiveLifeGiveLife #CKF #DonateLife #OrganDonation
View fullsize 🤩CKF has a team of phenomenal Ambassadors all over the country, passionate about educating and inspiring others. 📣 💚If you would like a CKF speaker to attend your event, school, business, or hospital to share their journey, reach out today. 💚 Y
View fullsize CKF was excited to attend the Quarter Century Club during the Transplant Games of America. The Quarter Century Club gives those who have been impacted by transplant for 25+ years the chance to celebrate the gift of life. Shout out to each of our
View fullsize 🥂🏔️Wine & Dine is less than one month away, and we’re so excited to hear from this year’s award recipients. 🎤 If you would like the chance to celebrate their dedication and commitment to the cause, purchase your Wine & Dine ti
View fullsize 📣Calling All Educators📣 CKF is excited to share that our Toolkits for Teachers program is still accessible, at no cost to you! 👩‍🏫 Toolkits for Teachers provides you with free educational materials to share with students K-12, in both Span
View fullsize Some of the most meaningful moments at the Transplant Games happen in quiet reflection. The donor quilts on display honor the incredible individuals whose decision to become organ, eye, and tissue donors gave others a second chance at life. Every pa
View fullsize 🎊Happy 26th Liverversary to our Founder and Chairman, Chris! @cjklug After spending 6 years on the waitlist, Chris received his lifesaving liver transplant on July 28th, 2000. Thanks to his donor, Billy, and his family’s decision. Just 18
View fullsize 🚴 Meet the final group of our riders representing the CKF at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB! 🏁 These athletes are taking on one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world, to raise awareness for eye, organ and tissue donation 💚💙 👉 Learn mor
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View fullsize For Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re honoring the power of sharing stories, breaking stigma, and creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and understood. We’re grateful to the Depression and Bipolar Support Allianc
View fullsize Create for Life, CKF's summer art contest, is underway! We're currently accepting submissions across all artistic mediums. Submissions are due by August 31st. Submit your paintings, photos, or anything else that showcases what organ, eye, and tiss

Check out the CKF Store for fun organ donation swag!

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