CKF Ambassadors
Who are our Ambassadors?
Our CKF Ambassadors are members of the donation and transplant community from all walks of life and across the country. They are living donors, donor family members, transplant candidates and recipients, recipient family members, caregivers, and CKF supporters.
CKF Ambassadors want to make a difference for those on the transplant waitlist, new transplant recipients, and donor and recipient families. They also encourage others to become organ, eye, and tissue donors. Our Ambassadors all exemplify an excellent quality of life in their own unique way and have incredible stories to share.
What do our Ambassadors do?
Our Ambassadors work hard to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire those in the transplant community. Our Ambassadors are our volunteer leaders and participate in all our programs and initiatives.
You will often see them speak on our CKF Webinar Series, where we discuss everything not discussed regarding donation and transplantation. Our Ambassadors are also invited to speak at our Patient Ambassador Tours, where we visit transplant centers and hospitals and speak with transplant recipients, candidates, and their families to inspire them to achieve their greatness post-transplant.
We also ask our Ambassadors to represent the transplant community and CKF at events in their area and ask them to promote the mission whenever possible. Schools and colleges are also our priority to educate young people to become organ donors. We often receive requests from these schools and colleges to have a Ambassador speak to a class; we will then enlist the help of our local ambassadors.
How to become an Ambassador?
Applying to be an Ambassador is as simple as filling out the form below and our team will reach out with more information and the application. Our team will then review your application and get back to you shortly.
Why become an Ambassador?
The CKF Ambassador program is a great way to give back to the transplant community and support and guide others through the process. You can also help tackle the wait by educating individuals on the importance of the gift of life.
Meet the Team
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Ryan Pope
Liver Transplant Recipient
Birmingham, AL
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Zach Brooks
Two-Time Kidney Transplant Recipient
Green Valley, AZ
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Tracy Wingo
Kidney Transplant Recipient
Phoenix, AZ
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Valen Keefer
Kidney & Liver Transplant Recipient
Auburn, CA
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Randall Stafford
Two-Time Kidney Recipient
Mill Valley, CA
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Samantha Rick
Two Time Double Lung Transplant Recipient
Quincy, CA
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Denise Redeker
Heart Transplant Recipient
Petaluma, CA
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Jim Redeker
Caregiver
Petaluma, CA
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Phil Shin
Liver Transplant Recipient
South Pasadena, CA
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Jason Argent
Transplant Recipient Family
Aspen, CO
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Inka Nisinbaum
Lung & Liver Transplant Recipient
Highlands Ranch, CO
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Matthew Randle
Liver Transplant Recipient
Parker, CO
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Sara Millard
Kidney Transplant Recipient
Pueblo, CO
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Jack Marshall
Living Kidney Donor
Naples, FL
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Kelly Duren
Donor Mother
Meridian, ID
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Debra Stiober
Liver Transplant Recipient
Frankfort, IL
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Dave Galbenski
Liver Transplant Recipient
Gross Pointe Shore, MI
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Brian Martindale
Living Kidney Donor
Bay City, MI
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Brian Hinsley
Liver Transplant Recipient
Sanford, NC
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Terri Pilawa
Las Vegas, NV
Double Lung Recipient
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Tracy Copeland
Liver Transplant Recipient
Reno, NV
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Jen Lentini
Heart Transplant Recipient
Hicksville, NY
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Katrina Fountain
Donor Mother
New York, New York
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Lauren Shields
Heart Transplant Recipient
Stony Point, NY
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Pat McEntee
Heart Transplant Recipient
Dayton, OH
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Maria Fernada Filizola
Caregiver
Portland, OR
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Patrick Brett
Heart and Liver Transplant Recipient
Blue Bell, PA
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Derek Fitzgerald
Heart Transplant Recipient
Philidelphia, PA
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Joelle Atkinson
Liver & Two Time Kidney Transplant Recipient
Pittsburgh, PA
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Bill Soloway
Heart Transplant Recipient
Yardley, PA
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Kaye Dorsey
Donor Mother
Enoree, SC
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Jake Ragland
Liver Transplant Recipient
Johnson City, TN
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Abby Gray
Caregiver
Houston, TX
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Eric "Ace" Barshinger
Liver Transplant Recipient
Leavenworth, WA
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Josh Gerrits
Heart Transplant Recipient
Madison, WI
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Lynn Scotch
Living Kidney Donor
Plover, WI
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Mark Scotch
Living Kidney and Liver Donor
Plover, Wi
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Jerry Brien
Living Kidney Donor
Kaukauna, WI
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Jim Brien
Kidney Transplant Recipient
Wausaukee, WI
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Lee Casati
Kidney Transplant Recipient
West Bend, WI
Apply to be a CKF Ambassador
Complete the form below and a member of our team will reach out with more information and the application.
Request a CKF Ambassador to Speak
Please complete the form below, and a member of the CKF team will reach out to discuss the possibility of one of our Ambassadors speaking at your event.