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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🎊Happy Happy Birthday to our wonderful Programs and Communications Coordinator, Destiny!!! 😍 💚Destiny is an integral part of the CKF team and helps drive our mission forward! We want to thank her for all of her hard work in celebrating the gift of life.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

💥It is time to announce our 2026 CKF Award Winners, and we could not do that without celebrating our 2025 CKF Award Winners! 🏆 🤫PS, you will also get to learn our 2026 winners! 😍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjxh...

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The Unspoken | Ep 15 | CKF Awards 25/26

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🎙️Tune in to The Unspoken for our newest episode with Mark McIntosh, the chair of the Denver Transplant Games of America Host Committee! 🇺🇸 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoXX...

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The Unspoken | Ep 14 | A Mile High Hope, Denver 2026

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We are kicking off season 2 of The Unspoken! This conversation delves into the complex emotional and financial challenges faced by families navigating the heart transplant journey. www.chrisklugfoundation.org/the-unspoken...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

20 Years of Summit for Life ✅ 🙏A huge thank you to all of our participants, donors, volunteers, and vendors who have helped us celebrate the gift of life every December for 20 years! 💥Your commitment and dedication have helped us educate and inspire millions over the years.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

💨While we are still disappointed that the wind thwarted us on Saturday, the safety of our racers, riders, volunteers, and vendors comes first! 🛟 💥We will be back this Saturday, December 13th, with a vengeance, ready to celebrate 20 years of SUMMIT FOR LIFE! 💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🏫We had a lovely time educating seniors at the Sopris Lodge at Carbondale's third annual Seniors Resource Fair! 😍Why not attend your local senior resource fair and help educate and inspire the senior community? 😎 💚Reach out to CKF for materials to help you host your booth! 💙

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Join host Anna Morgan-Palardy as she sits down with CKF Executive Director Jessi Rochel and Chris Klug, founder of the Chris Klug Foundation, to explore his incredible journey from receiving a life-saving liver transplant to winning an Olympic bronze medal. www.buzzsprout.com/2447422/epis...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🎉CKF Ambassador Jessie Boyd recently shared her story with her local Girl Scout troop in Arizona, inspiring the next generation to learn about the power of organ donation. 💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We are still reminiscing about this year's Wine & Dine. Were you there?! 😉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx04...

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Wine & Dine 2025

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

🎉A huge congratulations to our TCS Sydney Marathon team, who all made it over the line in front of the infamous Sydney Opera House! What a sensational event, we are honored to have been amongst the first charity partners! 💕

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

💃Last Friday was a special night of love and laughter as we celebrated the gift of life with our annual Wine & Dine Gala at the Snowmass Club! 💚 Check out the photos from the evening at: smplcollc.pic-time.com/-ckfwinedine...

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CKF Wine & Dine '25

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🥰The team returned to Leadville this weekend for the Leadville Race Series 100 Run! We had 6 runners on the start line who all gave it their all! We could not be prouder of the team and their efforts! 😍

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

📺Last week, Jessi and Anna made it to the big screen as they joined Erik Skarvan on The Local's Show to discuss the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor and everything CKF is up to in our bid to eliminate the wait! 💚 Watch the show now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayIn...

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The Local's Show "Inspiration for Life" The CKF's Jessi Rochel, and Anna Morgan-Palardy join us.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🙏Thank you to WTC for honoring Chris and his story by inviting him to be the opening keynote speaker! 📢 💚🥳We love catching up with the transplant community and hope everyone who could attend left feeling inspired and energized! #WTC2025

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🥳Happy Liverversary to our founder and chief Chris Klug! 🥳 💚 Chris decided to show the world the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation. 💪18 months later, Chris won a bronze medal at the Olympics, inspiring generations of recipients that the impossible is possible post-transplant! 🏂

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

🥰It was a great day yesterday at the Annual Colorado Donor Dash! It was so wonderful to catch up with our wonderful friends and celebrate the incredible community we are honored to be a small part of! 🥰 💚🙏A big shout-out to Donor Alliance for another phenomenal event!!!🙏💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Meet Jeremy Nicolosi! Jeremy hosts the annual Blue Ducky 5k Waddle in honor of his sister Stephany. Jeremy is a reminder that his sister gave the gift of life and says, "Always live life to the fullest, tomorrow is not guaranteed. Visit www.chrisklugfoundation.org/beyond-the-g... to learn more.

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Chris Klug Foundation— Running For My Hero

CKF Ambassador - Jeremy Nicolosi’s Journey as a Donor Brother

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🚨 2,500 Girl Scouts are earning their Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation Awareness Badges through the #ScoutAndSave summer campaign! From games to crafts, it’s education with impact 💚 Thanks to Pamela & Robert Goldfarb for making it possible! 🎉 Sign up Here: www.chrisklugfoundation.org/donor-dudes-...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Join us for a blood drive on July 8th at Aspen Middle School from 10:30 AM–3 PM. Every donation has the power to save lives and educate others about the strength of giving. 🔗 Sign up now: vitalant.org Use the promo code SUMMER20-2025-V to receive a $20 gift card

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

😎What are you doing on July 20th?! 😎 🏃‍♀️How about running the Colorado Donor Dash with Team CKF! We would love to have you join the team and claim one of our 20 free race spots! 🥳 🔗Hit the link below and enter the promo code at checkout: CHRISKLUG25 raceroster.com/registration...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🤩 A great start to the week at the annual AOPO conference in Denver! We loved having the chance to talk with others who are doing great work, educating and inspiring!🤩

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🎙Check out the newest episode of The Unspoken! 🎙 🥳This episode delves into the world of donation and legislation. Anna sat down with Elaine from Waitlist Zero to discuss the End Kidney Deaths Act and the impact it could have on the transplant waitlist!💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

🎉A great weekend of celebrations for this year's Liverman 100, all thanks to the liverman himself Ian Pauley! 🎉 🚘Our Executive Director, Jessi, headed to Denver to participate in the shenanigans! Twenty-one individuals: five relay teams, and six full athletes took part! 😍

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Wishing a huge thank you to our incredible 2025 Leadville Run Team Sponsors! Your generosity powers more than just this race—it champions the gift of life through eye, tissue, and organ donation. Because of you, the journey doesn’t end—it thrives.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Kaye Dorsey shares her powerful journey as a mother of an organ donor after the loss of her son, BJ. Her story is one of heartbreak, hope, and advocacy. Read more: www.chrisklugfoundation.org/beyond-the-g... #BeyondTheGift #DonateLife #OrganDonation #MothersMission #ChrisKlugFoundation

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Chris Klug Foundation— A Mother’s Mission

CKF Ambassador - Kaye Dorsey’s Donor Mother Journey

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Behind every statistic is a second chance. Get the facts that change lives: www.chrisklugfoundation.org/fast-facts

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

😃We are so pleased to share our 2024 Annual Impact Report with you! Each year, CKF focuses on growing our impact on the waitlist and those in the community by educating and inspiring generations! 💗 👀Hit the link and take a look: www.chrisklugfoundation.org/accountability

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🎟Tickets for this year's Wine & Dine for Life are on sale! Purchase your tickets today to join us on August 22nd at the Snowmass Club to celebrate the gift of life. 💥 Hit the link to get your tickets now: onecau.se/wine-and-dine

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Thank you to every blood donor—your generosity brings hope and saves lives. Your gift means the world to patients in need. Together, we ensure safe and steady blood supplies for all. Swipe to learn more about the impact of blood donation! #WorldBloodDonorDay #ThankYouDonors

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈💚A big shout out to our wonderful board member, Holly Szmutko, who recently attended Portage, IN Pride Fest to educate and inspire attendees to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors! 💚🏳️‍🌈

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing 2025 Bike Team sponsors! Your generosity fuels not only this race but also the gift of life, supporting eye tissue and organ donation. Your contributions make a difference beyond the finish line, helping individuals and families in need. Thank you, sponsors!

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Meet George Cecere, one of our incredible Chris Klug Foundation Ambassadors! George has been active in the transplant community since his wife received a lifesaving transplant. Read more about his story here. www.chrisklugfoundation.org/beyond-the-g...

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Chris Klug Foundation— A Caregiver’s Heart

CKF Ambassador - George Cecere’s Caregiving Journey

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🫵Do you know a Girl Scout looking to achieve their Awareness badge? 🎖 💚💙CKF's Scout N Save Campaign aims to help Girl Scout Troops achieve their badge! To place an order, learn more or download a flyer to share with your local troop, please hit the link in our bio!

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Happy World Transplant Day!! 💚💙 🏃In honor of this, we are opening registration for the second Annual CKF 5K for Life! You can sign up today to join us on September 20th in Chesterton, IN, or, new this year, you can take part anywhere through our virtual option! 🤩 Hit the link in our bio!

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Meet Jessie Boyd, one of our incredible Chris Klug Foundation Ambassadors! As a liver transplant recipient, she received the most unforgettable Christmas miracle. Read more about her journey and watch her video here! www.chrisklugfoundation.org/beyond-the-g...

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Chris Klug Foundation— A Christmas Miracle

CKF Ambassador Jessie Boyd’s Liver Transplant Journey

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

📚Today, we are shouting out the teachers who partnered with us for our World Book Day Campaign in April! It was a great success, with over 142 schools participating in 31 states! 🤩 😎We do have a few boxes left if you would like to claim one today. Shoot us an email at info@chrisklugfoundation.org.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

🚴A weekend of awareness and racing for our 2025 Unbound Gravel team, who, after 6 months of training, took on the 100 and 200 miles across the Flint Hills🚴 😍A big thank you to all our riders who raised funds and awareness for the cause. Also, a big congrats to our 14 finishers, who were phenomenal💥

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

⚾What if one simple act — a game of catch — could raise awareness, inspire kindness, and save lives?💚 🥎 Join our friends at the @livingliver on May 10th for #WannaHaveACatchDay! Let’s inspire others — one toss at a time.

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

🥳A big shout-out to CKF Ambassador Matt Randle, who attended the FCCLA Conference in Denver during April to educate students about registering as donors! 💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🎥🍿We are excited to be partnering with our neighbours at Aspen Film for their Science on Screen Series to highlight "The House of Tomorrow"! 🎟Join us by getting your tickets today: aspenscienceonscreen.eventive.org/schedule/66f...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🎊A huge congratulations to our three 2025 CKF Award Winners! We cannot wait to celebrate their resilience, dedication, and passion at the 2025 annual Wine & Dine Gala on August 22nd! 🎊

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Part 2: We are so excited to see them over the finish line after the shift they have put in raising awareness and funds! 🎉 If you'd like to learn more about our riders or support their journey, click the link below! www.chrisklugfoundation.org/unbound-gravel

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Part 1: ⏰The countdown is on for our 16 @unboundgravel Riders who will be taking on the Flint Hills of Kansas on May 31st! 🚴 Let's meet our five riders who will be pedaling 200 miles in the World's Premier Gravel Race in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donation! 💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🎙It is here! The newest episode of The Unspoken Podcast is out, and guess what? We announce the 2025 CKF Award Winners! 🎊 www.chrisklugfoundation.org/the-unspoken...

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🫵We want to invite the Roaring Fork Community to help us welcome Mark and ride with him from the Target parking lot via Midland Trail to Two Rivers Park on May 2nd at 5:30pm! All ages are welcome for a quick spin in support of organ, eye, and tissue donation. 💚

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

🤪A busy few days for Team CKF! 🤪 ⚾Jessi headed down to Denver to support our friends at Drive for Five and Living Liver Foundation's Living Donor Awareness Game at the Colorado Rockies! Meanwhile, Anna headed to Casper, Wyoming, for Donate Life Wyoming's Annual Donor Dash! 🏃

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Meet CKF Ambassador Jack Marshall! Jack is a living kidney donor who saved his mom's life when she went into stage 5 kidney failure. He has recently joined the CKF Team as an Ambassador and hopes to inspire others to consider becoming a living donor. www.chrisklugfoundation.org/beyond-the-g...

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Chris Klug Foundation— Championing Living Donation

CKF Ambassador Jack Marshall’s Donation Journey

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

📖Join us tomorrow night, April 23rd, for an Instagram Live Q&A session with the Authors of our Read & Register books. Tune in to hear the story behind these books and to ask any questions you may have. 🙋 #Readandregister #livelifegivelife #donatelifemonth

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ckf2003.bsky.social @ckf2003.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

😍🎊We want to share a big welcome to the newest member of the CKF Team, Destiny! Destiny is joining as our new Youth Media Coordinator. We cannot wait to see her commitment and passion shine in this role! 🤩🎊 Check out her bio on our website! www.chrisklugfoundation.org/destiny-perez

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