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 Events
CKF Sponsorship Opportunities
CKF has multiple sponsorship opportunities available! We have almost a dozen different programs or events with varying giving amounts from Community level to Gold / Title level sponsorships.
Check out our comprehensive 2026 Sponsorship Packet to learn more!
CKF Awards
Nominations are open for the 2026 CKF Awards. Each year, we honor three individuals in the transplant and donation community. These individuals deserve recognition and acknowledgment for their commitment.
Hero Award - Honors a living donor, donor family, or in honor of an angel donor, who has and continues to inspire others with their decision to donate.
Bounce Back Give Back Award - This award celebrates a transplant recipient who has not only bounced back from transplant but also given back to the community.
Community Champion - This award celebrates a community member who has gone above and beyond to educate others and support community members.
Hit the link below to learn more or submit your application!
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.)
