Going pro at the age of 19, Chris Klug has spent the last decade on the World Cup circuit capturing several victories and top finishes in the giant slalom and slalom events. At age 15, Chris became the American overall junior snowboarding champion. So achievement is nothing new to Chris.

Chris's greatest achievement lies in his victory over a rare, life-threatening liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis which threatened his young life. After anxiously waiting years for a new liver, he finally received a transplant in July 2000. This small miracle catapulted his desire to stand on the podium for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Chris made a huge comeback by claiming the World Cup only six months after the surgery. His determination to attack the slopes eventually helped him capture his dream by taking home the Olympic bronze medal in the men's parallel giant slalom.

Of the transplant, Chris says, "I'm lucky to be alive today. It was truly amazing for me and my family. To receive the gift of life is a humbling experience. I will forever be grateful for my second chance. Everyday, I thank God and I thank the individual's family for the decision to donate."

Since his major triumph at the 2002 Olympics, Chris has won several championships including the Copper Mountain Continental Cup, the US Snowboard Alpine Finals Parallel Giant Slalom and the Copper Continental Cup. And with all these wins, he still manages to find time to create public awareness about organ-donor issues.

"If I can use my celebrity to further that cause, I'm happy to do it," he said.

Chris uses LifePak™ and MarineOmega® as part of his daily regimen to keep his body healthy and packed full of energy.

"LifePak and MarineOmega have become a consistent part of my training and routine on the road to keep me healthy and race ready," Chris said. "I hate to be without them during competition season."

For more information on Chris's racing schedule and his efforts to promote organ donation go to www.chrisklug.com.