Ospreys nest near the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Bob Quinn

Personal Fundraising

Become a BayRaiser! Create your own web page to raise funds for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Have you ever asked friends to make donations to a favorite charity in lieu of a wrapped gift? Are you looking for a creative way to help save the Bay? It's easy with the BayRaiser program!

Choose from several different templates that are perfect for any occasion!

Here are a few suggested events or occasions for which you can create a BayRaiser fundraising page:

• Family celebrations and personal milestones (e.g. weddings, graduations, birthdays, bar mitzvahs, housewarming, etc.)
• Events in which you are already participating (e.g. triathlons, marathons, motorcycle rides, kayaking races, etc,)
• Remembering a loved one with a special memorial web page
• Starting a simple fundraising effort among friends, colleagues or classmates

All donations to your BayRaiser page are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. 

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