CKF's 5K for Life

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Join us on September 19th at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, IN, for the second annual CKF's 5k for Life. New this year, we will also have a virtual component in case you are not local to the Chesterton area! We will bring the community together to share the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation and show the world what a transplant makes possible.

📊 Important Statistics

• Current Need: Over 103,000 individuals are awaiting life-saving transplants in the United States.
• Public Opinion: 96% of Americans agree with organ donation.
• Participation Rate: Only 48% of Americans sign up to help those in need.
• CKF's Mission: To educate and inspire individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.

👟 Race Participation

We welcome everyone to participate in our 5k, whether you have a connection to donation and transplant, or want to get out and be active. This event is for all ages and abilities. You can walk or run the race, whichever you are comfortable with. We will have local vendors, all racers will receive a t-shirt, music, and more, so make sure you sign up today!

• Registration Fee: $20 for adults and $15 for kids (Under 12).
• Registration Opens: 9 am.
• Race Start: 10:30 am.
• Event Format: Participate individually or as a team.

💖 Support Options

If you cannot attend in person but would like to support CKF, easily donate to a racer or generally to CKF through the donate button!

🔗 Learn More and Register

For more information and to register for the CKF's 5K for Life, visit this link.