This coming May of 2026, I’ll be riding in the UNBOUND Gravel race on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that raises awareness on the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation and the critical need for more registered donors.
Not only will I be riding as part of their amazing team, my participation will be powered by the life saving gift of a living kidney donation I received from my father over 30 years ago. It's this precious gift of life that has allowed me to celebrate life, while honoring those who have given this precious gift of a second chance.
To help, I am asking you to join in fundraising with me for this critically important cause by making a donation today!
So, why CKF?
Although I am able to take on such a daunting physical (and mental!) task like riding Unbound Gravel, there are more than 103,000 individuals in the U.S. who cannot because they're awaiting a lifesaving transplant. Everyday 17 people die while waiting for a life saving transplant. And every 8 minutes, someone new is added to that wait list. Just one person has the ability to save up to 8 lives as an organ donor and improve up to 75 lives through tissue and eye donation. But here’s a stark reality: although 95% of U.S. adults support the idea of organ donation, only 48% are actually registered as organ donors.
That isn’t good enough.
I’m riding in the hopes of eliminating the wait for a transplant. I know that’s a lofty goal, but if my riding helps just one person from having to wait, I believe it's worth it.
CKF is making huge strides to educate people of all ages, with the goal of registering more individuals as organ donors across the U.S., in the hopes of one day eliminating the wait for transplant nationwide.
Please help me raise the very important funds they need to continue their lifesaving mission. The smallest amount helps and 100% of your donation is tax-deductible. Donations can be made via credit card or check.
Now ... Let's Celebrate Life!
