103,000+ children & adults in the US
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 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

CKF Bingo Night

Join CKF and Team Rocky Mountain at Carbondale Beerworks on April 15th at 6:30 pm for a fun evening of bingo and celebration.

The proceeds will be divided between the two charities to help continue their work raising awareness and funds for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

There will be fun prizes and the chance to support a great cause.

Spirit Week for NDLM

Sponsored by The Kirby Jones Foundation & Ritz Carlton Aspen Highlands

Join CKF as we celebrate Donate Life Month with our Spirit Week. We will support the Donate Life America Spirit Week by offering students the chance to host their own Spirit Week at their school or in their community.

CKF will provide participants with Donate Life Dice to host an awareness booth and educate others. Students will also have the option to add a sports match, in which CKF will send green gear (laces and/or cheer bows) and announcer notes, or a trivia/bingo event, where CKF will provide the materials needed.

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CKF Community Calendar

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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?

View fullsize April is Minority Health Month 💙 This month, we’re recognizing health disparities in minority healthcare. Minorities are more likely to need a transplant, and less likely to be registered donors. Did You Know?? -60% of the transplant list
View fullsize NDLM Spirit Week is Next Week!! Host your own event any time this April for Donate Life Month! Order a FREE CKF Spirit Week kit, and host a bingo night, trivia night, sports match, or informational table. Order a Free Kit Here 👉 https://www.chris
View fullsize On Good Friday, we reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and selfless giving for others, reminding us of our mission to give others a second chance of life through donation. We hope you enjoyed a peaceful day with your loved ones, this Good Friday🤍
View fullsize Ambassadors in Action 💙 So proud of our ambassadors showing up and doing the work. Kaye out in South Carolina and Terri in California spent time at HOSA sharing the mission, having real conversations, and making an impact where it counts. Thank yo
View fullsize Each April, we recognize Donate Life Month 💙 Honoring the heroes who gave the gift of life to others, and celebrating those who were given a second chance at life. We celebrate the families, caregivers, OPOs, and medical professionals who make dona
View fullsize We’re excited to introduce our team for the Cape Town Marathon!! Starting with Jessi Rochel, our Executive Director! Jessi is on a mission, and she’s ready to take on Cape Town. 🏃‍♀️ Spots to race with team CKF in the Cape Town Ma
View fullsize April is National Donate Life Month, and there’s a lot happening! Check out this month’s lineup for upcoming blood drives, community events, and ways to get involved — there are so many opportunities to make an impact! 📣CKF Awar
View fullsize ⏰ Only 4 days left! 🏆 Nominate someone making an impact in the organ, eye, and tissue donation community before applications close on April 1st. 🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/ckf-awardsR
View fullsize CKF Spirit week is coming up !! Sign up to host an event with CKF at no cost to you! 💚💙 Hosting an event with CKF helps to -Share the mission of donation -Share the facts & create awareness -Educate others on the impact of donation This D
View fullsize You’re this close 👌 To making a difference with CKF Get involved with CKF’s mission by hosting a spirit week event, registering as a donor, and racing with team CKF! Learn more ways to get involved at chrisklugfoundation.org
View fullsize Spots are open for our Unbound Gravel 100 Mile Charity Team! Join team CKF on the trail! ⛰️Unbound Gravel is a World Premier Gravel Race in Flint Hills, Kansas. 🗓️ This year’s race will be on May 30th! Interested in joining team CKF? DM
View fullsize Our CKF Awards show how special it is to be a part of the Organ Donation & Transplantation community !💕 🏆Each year, three individuals are recognized for our CKF awards. These award categories include the Hero Award, Community Champion Award, a

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