The Chris Klug Foundation
The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) aims to educate individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors, and inspire those in the transplant community. Our vision is to eliminate the wait for transplantation.
CKF is a national 501(c)(3) national nonprofit founded in October 2003 by Olympic Bronze Medalist and liver transplant recipient, Chris Klug. He 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 webinars to educate. All with the end goal of encouraging individuals to give the gift of life and register as organ donors. We have our work cut out for us as over 103,000 children and adults are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant, and while 95% of Americans say that want to help, only 54% take the steps to register as an organ donor. Unfortunately, 17 of the 103,000 individuals on the transplant waitlist will die today waiting for their lifesaving transplant. But by heading up the hill, you can help make a difference and save lives. Summit for Life helps CKF reach over half a million individuals with the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
