Update:

Thank you so much for your incredible support in saving the Wrightwood Christmas Tree! We’re thrilled to share that 100% of the funds raised here will go directly toward purchasing lights for our holiday decorations.

But we’re doing more than just a tree this year! In addition to lighting our iconic Christmas tree, we’ll be decorating a charming gingerbread house, a stunning lit archway, an entire parking lot, and two massive trees.

Here’s how your contributions are making a difference:

Our Goal: $2,000 via GoFundMe for lights

Matching the Communities Donations: An additional $2,000 for lights

Private Donor Additional Support: $3,000 for decorations, outdoor heaters, tables, and chairs

Total Budget: $7,000

Every dollar raised will go toward creating a magical holiday experience for our community, with no money spent on labor—all labor is being generously donated by members of this amazing community.

Thank you for helping us bring Wrightwood together for a festive and memorable holiday season!

Original Post:

Help Us Save Wrightwood's Beloved Christmas Tree Tradition!

For years, our town of Wrightwood has gathered under the glow of a massive 200ft pine tree , beautifully lit to become our community Christmas tree. This tradition brings warmth and joy to all who call Wrightwood home. But this year, for reasons outside of our control, it looked like the tree might not be lit.

Chad Keel, owner and head instructor of Eleven Elevation Jiu Jitsu and it's team couldn’t let this cherished tradition disappear. So, we took it upon ourselves to make sure the tree shines bright again this holiday season. When we announced our plan to save the Christmas tree lighting, the response was incredible. Hundreds of people expressed their support and many reached out asking, “How can we help?”

This GoFundMe is for everyone who wants to be part of this mission to keep Wrightwood's holiday spirit alive. Every donation, big or small, will go directly toward lighting and decorating our community Christmas tree.

Let's come together and make this holiday season one to remember. Thank you for helping keep this wonderful tradition alive for all of Wrightwood. Together, we can make this happen!

Happy Holidays, and thank you for your support!