Donor Dudes
Donor Dudes is a national community outreach program sponsored by the
Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), to help educate and raise awareness about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
While originally aimed at high school and college students, we invite all community members to host awareness events!
Featured Campaigns
Featured Campaigns
Join this year’s Back to School Campaign sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton Aspen Highlands. We will be sending kits packed with school supplies, educational materials, games, and more to help teachers across the country educate their students about organ, eye, and tissue donation. In 2024 over 500 students took part in our Back to School Campaign, this year we hope to smash that record with your help!
Thank you to our Back to School sponsors:
This summer CKF will be helping Girl Scout Troops nationwide achieve their organ, eye, and tissue donor awareness badges. Troops can order a free kit that includes educational materials, activities, and games as well as their badges for when they complete the tasks. Fill out your information to place an order!
Thank you to our Scout & Save sponsors:
What is a Donor Dude?
Our Goal
With Donor Dudes, we aim to inspire and
educate high school and college students, as well as all community members, about
the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
Through our Donor Dudes program,
CKF hopes to educate people across the US,
and make a difference in the lives of those touched by
donation and transplantation.
CKF’s mission is to advocate for organ, eye,
and tissue donation and inspire
those touched by transplantation.
Your Role
As a Donor Dude, you will receive all the educational
information and swag you need to host your own event.
Our Toolkits are online educational training, equipped with
fun interactive quizzes and animations. You can take the online courses and present the information you would like to educate your peers about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Help debunk myths about donation!
This volunteer opportunity is a perfect addition to your resume,
a great way to meet new people, and a wonderful chance to help save the lives of people across the nation.
What Events Can I Host?
We have multiple event options for you to choose from. We have four event-in-a-box options for you below. These pre-made events are ready to go! We also will work with you to host and plan your own unique organ donation event. Simply reach out and let us know your idea and we will work with you to devise a plan.
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Informational Booth
Host an informational booth in your school, workplace or community we will provide you with a ready to go booth with all of the information and equipment you may need.
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Sports Game
Host a sports game or training with your team to promote the message. We will provide you with green socks and laces for the teams to wear. You will also receive swag and educational materials to hand out to fans, a script for announcers to use and we are happy to work with you on other ideas to incorporate.
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Game Night
Our Game night boxes are a series of organ, eye, and tissue donation games that will help attendees learn more about organ donation. It is the perfect activity for friends or an after-school club looking for fun ways to learn more about the decision.
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Scavenger Hunt
Lastly, our school scavenger hunt is a good way to get the school up and moving, as well as learn about the importance of becoming an organ donor. You will receive 20 questions and 20 clues to lay at each location. The participants will have to answer an organ donation question to receive their next clue. We will include prizes for the winners and runners-up as well as more fun items.
Know Your Facts -
96% vs 48%
95% of Americans agree with organ donation but only 48% register as donors.
3 in 1,000
Only 3 in 1,000 donors die in a way that allows for organ transplantation.
85%
85% of people in America can donate tissue after death.
6,000
Over 6,000 adults and children die a year waiting for a transplant.
Want to Do Even More?
Our Donor Dudes program allows individuals to host their own awareness events with the support of CKF at no cost to them. This is a great way to get involved and help promote the cause. However, we understand that some individuals like to go above and beyond, and this is why we have added the option to raise awareness and funds for CKF.
We have options for everyone, whether you want to celebrate a special occasion, take part in a race or event, or host an awareness and fundraising event. You can read more below and set up your own fundraising page by hitting the links.
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Special Occasion
Help support the Chris Klug Foundation as you celebrate a special occasion. This is a different and unique way to show your support for the gift of life!
Whether you are celebrating a birthday, your transplant anniversary, or you recently lost a loved one; you can choose to ask for donations in lieu of gifts. CKF will be there to provide you with the tools and support you need to show your support.
Click below to get started and create your own fundraising event page.
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Race & Raise
Are you taking on a race in the near future and would like to raise some money for a great cause while you do it?
We have the answer for you! Go ahead, sign up for that local 5K, make the commitment to walk 30 miles in 30 days, or push yourself to cycle 50 miles. You can set up your own fundraising page to help raise funds and awareness for CKF.
Click below to get started and create your own fundraising event page.
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Awareness Events
CKF helps individuals nationwide host their own awareness events through our Donor Dudes Program. While fundraising for these events is not required, it is often a nice touch to help increase the impact of your event.
Individuals can choose any event they choose so long as it is appropriate. CKF will then provide them with all of the educational materials and swag required to host the event.
Click below to get started and create your own fundraising event page.
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A Restaurant Fundrasiers
There are many restaurants around the country that host fundraising nights with nonprofits and volunteers. From chains to local hotspots there are options for everyone.
We are a short guide to hosting your own fundraising awareness event. That includes tips and tools to setting up an event as well as several restaurant options.
Click below to check out our guide.
Testimonials
We had a great time with Bingo and answering questions about donation and my transplant. We talked about facts on the appropriate age levels.
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It was fun and easy. Items were shipped immediately and I had the easy part of enjoying the eclipse with my students and playing games.
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We had a great time with Bingo and answering questions about donation and my transplant. We talked about facts on the appropriate age levels. • It was fun and easy. Items were shipped immediately and I had the easy part of enjoying the eclipse with my students and playing games. •
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
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