After receiving a liver transplant in 2000 to treat primary sclerosing cholangitis, he went on to compete in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, winning a bronze medal in the Parallel Giant Slalom.

In 2004, Klug released a book called To the Edge and Back: My Story from Organ Transplant Survivor to Olympic Snowboarder.

[2] The start of the foundation was a result on Klug's ambition to help save lives and advertise a healthy, active life after receiving a transplant.

"[4] Through the foundation's programs, they have inspired and influenced over thousands of young adults by sharing facts and information about organ and tissue donation so they can make educated decisions.

Based in Aspen, Colorado, they are able to spread donor awareness at several events throughout the year such as during the Winter X Games and during their own popular event called Summit For Life, a nighttime uphill race up Aspen Mountain.