Who Are We?
Who Is CKF and What Do We Do?
The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) was established in October 2003 by Olympic Bronze Medalist and liver transplant recipient, Chris Klug.
Chris was 21 years old when he discovered he needed a transplant. He then spent 6 years on the transplant waitlist before receiving his transplant. Just 18 months later, he won a Bronze Medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
Chris started CKF to promote lifesaving organ, eye, and tissue donation, and work to improve the quality of life for those touched by transplantation. CKF uses the stories of organ donors, transplant candidates, and transplant recipients to inspire, alongside events, school courses, and podcasts to educate. All with the end goal of encouraging individuals to give the gift of life and register as organ donors.
LIVE LIFE GIVE LIFE.
Meet the Board
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Chris Klug
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Charlie Singer
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Bob Wade
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Riki Graves
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Justin Todd
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Jeffrey Hoffberger
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Holly Szmutko
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Jon Gibans
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Nolan Feintuch
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Charles Lucarelli
Meet the Team
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Jessi Rochel
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Anna Morgan-Palardy
PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
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Destiny Perez
Youth Media Coordinator
Honorary Board Members
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Warren Klug
Make a Donation
Help us continue our work to eliminate the wait by making a donation!
CKF is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, a 4-star Charity Navigator nonprofit, and a Platinum-level GuideStar nonprofit.
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