Donor Remembrance Day
A day to honor and celebrate our Donor Heroes who have given the gift of life through organ, tissue, and eye donation. We share forget-me-not flowers to symbolize that these heroes and their gifts will always be remembered.
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
May 14
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
UNBOUND Gravel
NEW FOR 2024! CKF is a charity partner for UNBOUND Gravel in Flint Hills, Kansas! Looking to race in the world’s premier gravel event? Sign up for one of our 15 charity spots! (10 spots in the 100-mile option and 5 in the 200-mile option.) Come visit our CKF booth at the expo on Thursday and Friday.
ATC Conference
We will be heading to Philadelphia this year for the ATC conference to meet with the professionals in the transplant community to see how we can help and support those in the community.
Transplant Games of America
CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF LIFE AND RAISING AWARENESS AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST GATHERING OF THE TRANSPLANT COMMUNITY. Produced by the Transplant Life Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, the Transplant Games of America brings together thousands of transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, caregivers, transplant and donation professionals, those awaiting transplant, supporters, and spectators, all in support of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
July 9
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
Leadville 100 MTB
The CKF Bike Team will be racing in the Leadville 100 MTB to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. Come visit our CKF booth at the expo on Thursday and Friday!
Leadville 100 Trail Run
The CKF Run Team will be running the Leadville Trail 100 in honor of organ, eye and tissue donation. Come visit the CKF booth at the expo on Friday!
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
September 10
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
Music on the Mountain at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
CKF has been chosen as one of the featured nonprofits for the the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park Music on the Mountain 2024 series! Join us beginning at 4pm for a discounted tram ride of just $5! Proceeds from tram tickets purchased from 4-8pm will benefit CKF. Live music by the Mojo Birds. Stop by our table to learn more and participate in fun games and art projects!
Donate Life America Annual Conference
The Donate Life America Annual Conference is designed for donation and transplantation communications, marketing, public education and community outreach professionals to learn from and collaborate with each other.
NYC Marathon
CKF will be traveling to NYC to support 10 charity runners in the NYRR New York City Marathon.
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
November 12
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
Summit for Life
Summit for Life is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and the biggest awareness and fundraising event of the year for CKF. Join hundreds of racers as they skin, snowshoe, run, or hike the 3,267 feet from Gondola Plaza to the Sundeck. Then join the party with a dinner catered by The Little Nell, live music, and the awards ceremony. Afterwards, ride the Silver Queen gondola back to the base, and enjoy breathtaking views of Aspen at night.
Carbondale Chamber Business After Hours
Join CKF as we celebrate National Donate Life Month by co-hosting April Carbondale Chamber Business After Hours with Botany Houseplant Shop. Open to Chamber members and their guests!
National Donate Life Blue and Green Day
Wear your blue and green for organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness!
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
March 12
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
CKF Award Nominations
Submit your nominations for our CKF Awards Program. We will honor three trailblazers in the community who have gone above and beyond to inspire, educate and support others. You can learn more by heading to Inspiration then CKF Awards.
HOSA State Leadership Conference (Colorado)
CKF will host an expo booth at the Colorado HOSA State Leadership Conference where students will have the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for problem solving, decision making and interpersonal communication necessary as future health professionals.
Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club with CKF
Join CKF for a climb and breakfast at The Cliff House at the top of Tiehack/Buttermilk. Help support organ, eye, and tissue donation!
Gay Ski Week
Visit our table in the hospitality suite at Gay Ski Week to learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation. A person's sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression does not prevent them from becoming an organ donor (deceased or living). Additionally, the HOPE Act (HIV Organ Policy Equity) allows for organ transplantation between HIV-positive donors and HIV-positive recipients. And new FDA guidelines include individual donor assessments for all blood donors regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation.
Blood Drive
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in front of the Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts the second Tuesday, every other month, throughout 2024:
January 9
Register for a time slot HERE. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For questions or help with signing up or cancelling a time slot, please email Jessi at jessi@chrisklugfoundation.org.
Organ Education & Art Creation (Copy)
Join CKF at the Carbondale Recreation and Community Center for organ education & art creation!
We will begin with a brief overview of what organs are & what it means to be an organ, eye, & tissue donor using our animated Toolkits. Then we will create art inspired by the lifesaving gift of organ donation. Art projects include creating tin ornaments and holiday cards, designing a postage stamp, & decorating canvas shopping bags. Funding provided by a City of Aspen Grant means these classes are FREE!
Organ Education & Art Creation
Join CKF at the Aspen Youth Center for organ education & art creation!
We will begin with a brief overview of what organs are & what it means to be an organ, eye, & tissue donor using our animated Toolkits. Then we will create art inspired by the lifesaving gift of organ donation. Art projects include creating tin ornaments and holiday cards, designing a postage stamp, & decorating canvas shopping bags. Funding provided by a City of Aspen Grant means these classes are FREE!
Organ Education & Art Creation
Join CKF at the Aspen Youth Center for organ education & art creation!
We will begin with a brief overview of what organs are & what it means to be an organ, eye, & tissue donor using our animated Toolkits. Then we will create art inspired by the lifesaving gift of organ donation. Art projects include creating tin ornaments and holiday cards, designing a postage stamp, & decorating canvas shopping bags. Funding provided by a City of Aspen Grant means these classes are FREE!
Summit for Life 2.0!
RESCHEDULED! Summit for Life is a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain, and the biggest awareness and fundraising event of the year for CKF. Join hundreds of racers as they skin, snowshoe, run, or hike the 3,267 feet from Gondola Plaza to the Sundeck. Then join the party with a dinner catered by The Little Nell, live music, and the awards ceremony. Afterwards, ride the Silver Queen gondola back to the base, and enjoy breathtaking views of Aspen at night.
Colorado Gives Day
Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state, bringing in over $415 million since its inception in 2010. Each year, the people of Colorado unite with a shared common purpose: to elevate their community and neighbors by fueling the efforts of nonprofits that make a meaningful change. Give here: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/ChrisKlugFoundation.
Organ Education & Art Creation
Join CKF at the Aspen Youth Center for organ education & art creation!
We will begin with a brief overview of what organs are & what it means to be an organ, eye, & tissue donor using our animated Toolkits. Then we will create art inspired by the lifesaving gift of organ donation. Art projects include creating tin ornaments and holiday cards, designing a postage stamp, & decorating canvas shopping bags. Funding provided by a City of Aspen Grant means these classes are FREE!