Happy Thanksgiving!

World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) is an annual day to recognize and thank people who donate stem cells and marrow to help patients in need.

Today we would like honor the military veterans of the United States.

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

The CKF Team will be heading back to the big apple to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Let’s flaunt our support for organ, eye, and tissue donation this Halloween and show the world that it is not spooky!

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

Happy 22nd Birthday to us!!!

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

World Thrombosis Day is observed annually on October 13th to raise global awareness about thrombosis, a condition in which blood clots form inside blood vessels, potentially leading to serious complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), or strokes.

Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

WAD aims to help raise awareness in all audiences across the world of the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, often referred to as RMDs. 

This World Osteoporosis Day, we're on a mission to raise awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and support groundbreaking research to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Together, we can ensure that no one suffers the misery of late diagnosis ever again.

DAF Day is a national day of giving with donor advised funds. DAFs are already a powerful tool for any donor to accelerate their giving, but they have even greater potential when we all use them together.

DAF Day aims to unleash a wave of giving that makes donors more powerful, nonprofits more resilient, and communities stronger. Support CKF’s mission to eliminate the wait by donating through your DAF today!

World Sight Day focuses the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in young people and inspiring children everywhere to love their eyes.

It's a day to recognize the importance of children's health and well-being, and to advocate for policies that support their needs.

We want to wish the biggest birthday to our Executive Director Jessi Rochel!

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

World Heart Day (WHD) is an annual event on September 29 that aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and reduce its global impact.

WLD is a day to: Celebrate lung health achievements, Raise awareness about the importance of lung health, and Promote better lung health globally.

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

Join us on September 27th at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, IN for the first ever CKF's 5k for Life. We will be bringing the community together to share the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation and show the world what a transplant makes possible.

Currently in the United States over 103,000 individuals are awaiting a life saving transplant and only 48% of Americans sign up to help them while 96% say they agree with organ donation. CKF's mission is to educate and inspire individuals to make a difference and register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. We welcome everyone to take part in our 5k whether you have a connection to donation and transplant or you just want to get out and be active this event is for all ages and abilities. You can walk or run the race whichever you are comfortable with. We will have local vendors, all racers will receive a t-shirt, there will be music and more so make sure you sign up today! Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for kids (Under 12). 

Join the CKF Team and take on the challenge of promoting organ, eye and tissue donation through running. Check out our Realbuzz Running Series page to learn more: https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/realbuzz-and-ckf

Sign up to donate blood at Aspen Middle School by heading to https://www.vitalant.org/api/getschedulelink

Today we are kicking of DMV Appreciation Month!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

New for 2025! We are an official charity partner of the TCS Sydney Marathon, the newest Abbott World Major! Five racers will represent CKF and our mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation Down Under! You can meet our 2025 team below.

If you are interested in racing with us in 2026, please reach out today to be placed on the interest list. This is the perfect opportunity to become involved with CKF, and show your support for organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Participants are responsible for covering the costs of traveling to the event and accommodation themselves. CKF will not attend the event in person, but will offer support in the lead-up.

Wine & Dine is one of the Chris Klug Foundation's annual awareness and fundraising events.  It is a celebration of the gift of life with the recipients of our CKF Awards, along with exquisite wine and decadent food in a beautiful setting at the Snowmass Club. Wine & Dine helps CKF continue our work to educate and inspire individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, and to eliminate the wait for a transplant. 

Join us in celebrating and honoring our CKF Award Winners as they accept their awards and share their donation, transplantation, and caregiving journeys. Attendees enjoy a champagne toast, open bar, 3-course meal, and dessert bar. To cap off the night, all are invited to dance the night away with our live band.