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 the 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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49,064
People received a life-saving organ transplant in 2025
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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 Opportunities
Blue Ducky 5k Waddle
Fancy a challenge this may? Why not run a 5k for organ, eye, and tissue donation?
The Blue Ducky 5k Waddle was founded by CKF Ambassador Jeremy Nicolosi in honor of her sister Stephany, who became a donor when she passed. The race aims to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation while supporting the Chris Klug Foundation.
The race will take place on May 16th; you can either participate in person in Louisiana or virtually. Hit the link below to learn more and sign up.
Good Luck In Cape Town
We are proud to be one of the first International Charity Partners of the Cape Town Marathon. This year, three runners will be heading to South Africa to run in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donation. We cannot wait to see them achieve their dreams while running for a cause bigger than themselves and bigger than CKF!
If you would like to read their stories and possibly show your support, hit the link below!
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.)
