A Blood and Organ Donation Movement
We're Not a Cause... We're a Movement
Recieve a signed copy of Kelly’s book
The Climb of My Life with a
donation of $100 or more.
Kelly Perkins Moving Hearts Foundation is a nationally recognized 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, EIN 26-4598076
Welcome to Moving Hearts
The place where we make a real difference together! We’re incredibly passionate about elevating lives through the incredible power of organ and blood donation. By working hand in hand, we are committed to creating a brighter and more compassionate future for everyone, one brave step at a time.
For too long, blood and organ donations have been shrouded in misconceptions, misunderstandings, and taboos. But we’re here to challenge and transform those notions.
Our mission is to inform and inspire people about the true, life-saving impact of these selfless choices, turning donation practices into a widely accepted and celebrated social norm.
What We Do
Learn more about Moving Hearts, our founder, and how you can join the movement to elevate life. Contact us with any inquiries.
About Us
Moving Hearts Foundation was born in 2009 by heart recipient Kelly Perkins and her husband Craig. Kelly’s post-transplant climbs around the world personify …
Our Mission
Elevating life through high profile inspirational projects that have a direct, tangible and long term impact on increasing organ, blood and tissue donation.
Our Vision
Seed a culture shift towards universal participation in lifesaving organ, tissue and blood donation that is realized during our lifetime.
The Climb of My Life Book
The Climb of My Life: Scaling Mountains with a Borrowed Heart by Kelly Perkins (Author) – November 1, 2007, Rowman & Littlefield.
“Perkins’s memoir does not merely chronicle a predictable triumph over the odds. Exciting mountaineering stories that will appeal to fans of Jon Krakauer share space with tender emotional passages.” Kirkus Reviews
Available through Amazon or for a personally signed copy, order direct from author for $20.00
Moving Hearts Blog
Check out the Moving Hearts blog and discover what we’re doing to help people register to be organ donors
Moving Hearts Blood Drive – Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Be the Difference: Join Our Next…
Kelly’s Second Heart: A Story of Courage, Healing, and Hope
For nearly three decades, Kelly Perkins’ donor heart carried her…
Established in 2009
Moving Hearts has been a driving force in cultivating a culture where organ, tissue, and blood donation are wholeheartedly embraced by all. Through our engaging blood drives, inspiring events, and informative news sections, we’re determined to create a society that actively supports donation as a natural and meaningful part of life.
Our name, “Moving Hearts,” reflects our dual mission: the literal act of transporting hearts from donor to recipient, saving lives in the process, and the emotional journey of shifting hearts and minds to embrace the importance of donation. By sharing real stories of real people whose lives have been transformed through donation, we envision a world filled with compassion and generosity for the benefit of all. Home is where the heart is, and Moving Hearts is where lives are changed!