Unofficial Brian Kaestner Fan Club donation to the WWF

Our beloved soccer coach, teacher, mentor and friend Brian Kaestner passed away on April 8, 2025. Brian touched the lives of thousands of students, friends and colleagues over the course of his 44 years of service to Saint Mary's Hall, 50+ years of playing and coaching soccer, and 70 years of a purposeful life well-lived. He had an infectious joy for life, a passion for the environment, and an unwavering belief that each of his students and players had the ability to reach their fullest potential. To honor his legacy, we've created this page to raise funds to support the World Wildlife Fund in his memory. Brian was one of a kind and one of the best.

Sincerely,

The Unofficial Brian Kaestner Fan Club and the SMH women's soccer team

Update on leaving messages: GFM is a bit confusing. To leave a message of support, you need to click "Leave Message of Support" at the bottom of your receipt after making a donation. Or you can log in to your account and select "your impact," "fundraisers you support" and then "receipt" to find the message link.

We are using GoFundMe Charity to serve as gathering place to consolidate legacy donations made to WWF in Brian's memory. All donations go directly to the WWF, minus the GoFundMe processing fee of about 2.2%. You can donate on the WWF website instead if you prefer. https://www.worldwildlife.org/

More about Brian.

More about the WWF. As the world's leading conservation organization, WWF works tirelessly in 100 countries, combining global reach with scientific expertise to tackle the most pressing environmental issues of our time. With your help, we can contribute to a healthier planet for all living beings.

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Every donation, no matter how small, fuels WWF's mission to create a sustainable future. Join us in this essential journey, and together, let’s protect our planet for generations to come!