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 Opportunities
Annual Appeal
As we reflect on the past 22 years and eagerly anticipate the future, we stand resolute in our mission to educate individuals about registering as organ, eye, and tissue donors, while inspiring those within the transplant community.
Our efforts are driven by the incredible generosity of people like you, who share our dream of a world where no one waits for a transplant, and countless lives are transformed for the better.
This year, we warmly invite you to join us in our annual appeal to continue this crucial work. Your support will empower us to host another inspiring Donor Dudes Event, honor a deserving CKF Award Winner, launch another enlightening podcast episode, and achieve so much more.
Consider making a donation by clicking the link below, and be a part of this life-changing journey.
Congratulations to our
2026 CKF Award Winners!
We are so pleased to announce our 2026 CKF Award Winners. This year, we received 56 incredible nominations. We want to thank everyone who submitted a nomination. We were in awe of every nominee.
We are, however, proud to celebrate our three deserving winners!
Hero Award Winner - Kristen Cowan
Bounce Back, Give Back - Alison Conklin
Community Champion - Dr. Osama Gaber
CKF Community Calendar
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CKF Community Calendar *
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