Chris Klug Foundation

06/19/2026

On June 19, we recognize Juneteenth, honoring the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. This day is both a celebration of resilience and a call to action.

We stand in solidarity with efforts to eliminate disparities in donation and transplantation. Black Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, and account for 27% of those waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S. Your decision to register as a donor can help save lives and bring hope to those waiting for a lifesaving transplant. This Juneteenth, join us in reflecting, uplifting, and recommitting to a future where every life has an equal chance.💚

Thank you to the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation for sharing this message!

06/18/2026

🎨 🖌️ Submit your artwork to Create for Life, CKF's summer art contest. All artistic mediums accepted! 📸

⭐️ Help inspire individuals to register as donors through art!

💙 One winner will be selected from each age category. Categories include: Kids (Under 12), Youth (13 - 18), Adults (18+).

💚 Winning designs will be sold on CKF Merch for one year!

🔗 To learn more about this program, and how to participate, visit https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/donor-dudes-events.

06/17/2026

We’re looking for Wine & Dine Sponsors ! Be apart of the magic at our Annual Wine & Dine Gala, celebrating the gift of life and our CKF Award Winners 🍷✨

There are plenty of options for sponsorship levels to give to CKF. Each sponsorship helps us to put together a phenomenal event for our award winners, and supporters.

🔗To learn more about becoming a sponsor visit
https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/wine-and-dine

06/17/2026

🏳️‍🌈It's Pride Month, and we want to celebrate our LGBTQIA+ Community and their contributions to the to the Organ Donation & Transplant Community 🌈

❓Did You Know?❓
- A person's sexual orientation, gender identity and expression does not prevent them from becoming an organ donor
- The Hope Act (HIV Organ Policy Equity) made organ donation and transplantation between HIV positive donors and HIV positive recipients possible


📸Photo Credits: Carbondale Pride Parade

06/14/2026

Let’s celebrate National Blood Donor Day!! ❤️‍🩹

Blood donations are used to aid in lifesaving surgeries, to treat anemia, support recovery for pregnancy and childbirth complications, and more!

Thank you to all blood donors for their generosity, and for saving lives!

Check out our calendar for upcoming blood drives in the Roaring Fork Valley.

06/13/2026

💙 Create for Life, CKF’s summer art contest, is up and running!

💚 We’re currently accepting submissions across all artistic mediums. Submit your paintings, photos, or anything else that showcases what organ, eye, and tissue donation means to you!

🎨🖌️ Winning designs will be sold on CKF Merch for a year. Show us what you’ve got! 📸

Categories Include: Kids (Under 12), Youth (13 - 18), Adults (18+)

🔗 To learn more about this program, and how to participate, visit https://www.chrisklugfoundation.org/donor-dudes-events.

06/12/2026

Tickets are on Sale for Our Annual Wine & Dine Gala! 🍷🍇

Join us for an evening filled with dancing, good food, and celebration of the gift of life, honoring this year’s CKF award recipients !

📍Snowmass Club, Snowmass Village CO
📆Friday, August 28th, 2026 from 5-10pm

🔗Click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets today

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

👀 It’s Official…………….

Cape Town is officially a World Abbott Major Marathon! Join Team CKF in 2024 to race in Africa’s First Major!🏃‍♀️‍➡️

If you’re interested in joining team CKF at Cape Town, send us a DM, or email us at [email protected] to be added to the interest list

06/11/2026

Final Call to Race in New Liver New York this Saturday !

Come celebrate the gift of donation in the NYC’s Largest Tip to Tip 50k. 🌇
🗓️June 13th
⏰8:00am
📍Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan NYC

This event is hosted by Ian Pauley in honor of his 9th Liveraversary! All proceeds benefit CKF!