A Fundraiser That’s Not a Drag, 6th Annual Fundraiser
Tax deductible
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Last year we raised $408,875 for diverse outdoor + environmental nonprofits.
This year we want to raise $500,000 for 6 nonprofits & initiatives to make the outdoors/environmental fields a more equitable place.
HOW IT WORKS
- You DONATE now, whatever you can. $5 $25 $100 $1000 Anything helps!
- You GET STICKERS! We’ll send you a set of Pattie stickers as a thank you.
- We see how much we can raise TOGETHER from now until Saturday, December 7th.
WE NEED YOUR ADDRESS!
You will receive three emails after you make your donation:
1) a payment receipt
2) a tax deductible donation receipt
3) an email titled "A Thank You Note from Pattie" - please open and click on the link to give us your mailing address so we can send you stickers!
THE LINE UP
Here are the non-profits we’re fundraising for! Donations raised will be divided and transferred from GoFundMe.org to the following six organizations and projects:
1. EASTERN SIERRA CONSERVATION CORP provides opportunities for young adults from BIPOC, Queer and economically disadvantaged communities to experience wilderness and the outdoors by providing transformational experiences through trail and conservation work. http://www.easternsierracc.org/ IG @easternsierracc
2. THE CHILDREN'S HOME PROJECT brings people and resources together to support and change the lives of children in Honduras including outdoor programming. https://www.tchproject.org/ @tchproject
3. BRAVE TRAILS is a leadership summer camp by LGBTQ+ people for LGBTQ+ youth. https://www.bravetrails.org/ @bravetrails
4. QUEER OUTDOOR EXPEDITION SCHOLARSHIPS supports fully scholarshipped backcountry expeditions for queer people with a focus on those from marginalized socio-economic backgrounds. This program was initiated by yours truly, Pattie Gonia, with the support of Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp & many of our brand partners.
5. OUTDOORIST OATH educates people on how they can advocate for planet, inclusion and adventure through workshops and community offerings. https://www.outdooristoath.org/ @outdooristoath
6. INTERSECTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FILM PROJECT funds a film about an area of the climate crisis/solutions with indigenous voices, queer artists and Pattie Gonia herself. This project has and will continue to hire BIPOC + Queer creatives to bring the film to life. @pattiegonia
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT GOFUNDME - You are safe here! Your donation is protected and we guarantee that it goes to the right place. You can read more about that here.
Your donation is tax-deductible! You'll automatically receive two email receipts from GoFundMe after making a donation.
- The first receipt will include fundraiser details and how the charge will appear on your bank statement.
- The second receipt will provide the 501(c)(3) charity’s details that meet the IRS requirements for tax-deductibility. Be sure to save this one for your tax records.
- The third email will have the subject line A Thank You Note from Pattie - please open and click the link to provide me with your sticker mailing address. Please allow 24 hours to receive my 'Thank You' email, and avoid reaching out directly for the link in the meantime. Thanks for your support!
Legalities:
GoFundMe.org is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 81-2279757) that works to swiftly mobilize donations for individuals and communities impacted by crises, natural disasters, and social inequalities. We accept tax-deductible donations from a global network of donors into funds created for a specific purpose. From these funds, we issue grants to individuals and nonprofits.
Donations to this fund are tax-deductible to the extent permissible by U.S. law. Money will be given to verified charitable needs at the discretion of GoFundMe.org.
Organizer and beneficiary
Pattie Gonia
Organizer
Bend, OR
GoFundMe.Org
Beneficiary