Landmark Lighting
Oklahoma (Oklahoma City): Skydance Bridge
Texas (Houston): Houston City Hall
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.
Carbondale First Friday Block Party
CKF will be hosting a booth at Carbondale’s First Friday Block Party to educate families about the gift of life and encourage them to have the conversation and register as a organ, eye and tissue donation.
NASCAR Day Giveathon
On May 14 & 15 CKF will be taking part in the NASCAR DAY Giveathon - it is a nationwide effort to help nonprofits just like us raise money to support our mission. Join us in helping others - Click here to learn more! www.nascardaygiveathon.org
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.
Breaking Boundaries Triathlon
CKF Ambassador Jerry Brien is working with Kaukauna High School to support their breaking boundaries triathlon. CKF will be sending materials for all athletes to show their support for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Glenwood Springs Senior Bingo
CKF will be heading to the Glenwood Springs Senior Living to educate their residents about the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation themed bingo! Our bingo events are super popular with seniors and are a fun and interactive way to teach them the facts. If you would like to host a bingo night at a senior center in your community or generally in your community please let us know.
Wausau Woodchucks Awareness Game
CKF volunteers will be hosting an awareness booth at the Wausau Woodchucks Baseball Game to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and encourage attendees to register as organ, eye and tissue donation.
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.
Living Donors Together
CKF will be joining the National Kidney Foundation Wisconsin for their July meeting to share opportunities to advocate for living donation in their community.
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.
Glenwood Springs Proclamation
The Town of Glenwood Springs proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
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!
Fruita Proclamation
The Town of Fruita proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
National Donate Life Blue and Green Day
Wear your blue and green for organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness!
Landmark Lighting
California (San Diego): San Diego Convention Center
Michigan (Grand Rapids): McKay Tower Dome
Minnesota (Minneapolis): Capella Tower
New York (Buffalo): Peace Bridge
North Carolina (Charlotte): Wells Fargo
Rhode Island (Jamestown): Sakonnet River Bridge
South Carolina (Myrtle Beach): SkyWheel
Wyoming (Laramie): Marian H Rochelle Gateway Center on University of Wyoming Campus
Ridgway Proclamations
The Town of Ridgway proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
Landmark Lighting
Pennsylvania (Philadelphia): 1735 Market; Wells Fargo Center, Subaru of America, Symphony House Condo, Cira Centre, FMC Tower at Cira Centre South, The Bulletin Building, Cira South Garage
Eclipse & Donation Party
We will be helping members of the community all over the country to host their own eclipse and donation party.
Landmark Lighting
Colorado (Denver): Colorado State Capitol House Porch, DaVita Headquarters, McNichols Civic Center
Wyoming (Casper): Platte River Trails Oil Derrick
HOSA California
CKF Ambassador Terri Pilawa headed to the HOSA California conference and shared information and her story with the 11,000 students in attendance.
FCCLA Colorado Conference
CKF Ambassador Matthew Randle attended the FCCLA Colorado Conference to educate the 1,200 students about organ, eye and tissue donation.
Delta Proclamations
The Town of Delta proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
Montrose Proclamations
The Town of Montrose proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
Snowmass Proclamation
The Town of Snowmass proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
Eagle, CO Proclamation
The Town of Eagle proclaimed April as Donte Life Month and honored all those who have made the decision to become organ, eye and tissue donors.
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.
