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2025 CKF UNBOUND Gravel

Sat May 31 - Sun June 1, 2025 Emporia, CO 66606 US
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Paul Komendacki
Pedaling for Purpose!

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$960

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As an operating room nurse at Rush University Medical Center, I am deeply committed to my role in orthopedic surgeries and occasionally in organ procurement and transplant procedures. My passion for patient care drives me to make a meaningful impact every day, ensuring that every life I touch is treated with compassion and expertise. Outside of the operating room, I channel that same dedication into training for gravel bike races. The endurance and discipline required in both my nursing career and cycling journey inspire me to push my limits, fostering a strong connection between my profession and my passion. I am excited to participate in this race sponsored by CKF, where I aim to raise funds for a cause that resonates deeply within me. Together, we can make a difference!

Come May, I’ll be riding in the 2025 UNBOUND 100 mile Gravel race. Call me crazy...but it’s for a good reason: I’m riding on behalf of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF), a nonprofit that educates on the importance of organ, eye, & tissue donation! Not only will I be riding in their honor, but I will also be fundraising for their cause, in support of organ, eye & tissue donation.

So, why CKF? There are more than 103,000 people awaiting a lifesaving transplant. Everyday 17 of these people die waiting for their turn for their transplant. And every 8 minutes, someone new is added to that waitlist. 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.

Top Donors

$960 Raised By 26 Donors

$100 on behalf of ANTHONY C MUSARACA
$100 on behalf of Danielle Muniz
$100 on behalf of The Corriveau’s
$50 on behalf of Kevin Franke
$50 on behalf of Ogee Muniz
$50 on behalf of Sarah Woodall
$50 on behalf of Sonia Perkins Mata
$30 on behalf of Dieter Lehmann
$30 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of Amanda Lamp
$25 on behalf of Amanda Saccaro
$25 on behalf of Brittany Maloney
$25 on behalf of Dierdre Kelley
$25 on behalf of Jose Ferrel
$25 on behalf of Kayley Rayl
$25 on behalf of Lakyn Clark
$25 on behalf of Marjorie Craglione
$25 on behalf of Maureen barrett
$25 on behalf of Michael Anderson
$25 on behalf of Trixy Unknown
$25 on behalf of Yilshalonte Tolefree
$20 on behalf of Brent Banks
$20 on behalf of Desiree kreczko
$20 on behalf of Meriecel Pasaporte
$20 on behalf of Paul Komendacki
$20 on behalf of Stacey Roman

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