Professional snowboarder to speak about organ donation
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Motivational speaker and Olympic athlete, Chris Klug will be at the Dancel Family Center Y on Saturday, June 6 to speak with kids and their parents about organ donation and how his own liver transplant has taught him the importance of persistence in order to reach goals. Chris, a professional snowboarder, is dedicated to promoting lifesaving donation and improving the quality of life for donors, donor families, organ transplant candidates and recipients. At the event, Chris will sign copies of his book and will be available to answer any questions about organ donation, snowboarding and how to reach for your goals. This event is free and open to the public.
When Chris is not out on the snow, he is out in the community promoting organ and tissue donation through action sports. With 95,000 people in the United States currently on the waiting list for solid organ transplants, Chris and his foundation, the Chris Klug Foundation, are devoted to making a difference to those waiting for a second chance. By encouraging athletes of all ages to become “donor dudes,” he hopes to get young people across the country to help him in promoting the message of organ donation.
What: Chris Klug visits the Y of Central Maryland:
Motivational speech about organ donation and persistence to reach goals.
When: Saturday, June 6, 2009
3:00-5:00 PM
Where: Dancel Family Center Y
4331 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Cost: Free!
Information: For additional information please contact Dawn Chrystal-Wolfe at (410) 465-4334.
