Nil Sifre Tomas

Nil's fundraiser for the National Park Fund

Fundraising for Washington's National Park Fund
US$2,979
raised of US$3,000 target
Climb for a Cause 2022, 14 May 2022
Each year, employees from local companies and foundations raise funds for Washington's National Parks by climbing Mount Rainier, Mount Shuksan (North Cascades) or Mount Olympus (Olympics). Are you ready to Climb for a Cause?

Story

In May 2022, I will climb Mt. Rainier with a team of Amazon coworkers to raise awareness and funds for critical park projects as part of Washington’s National Park Fund Climb for a Cause campaign.

Ever since I moved to Seattle and first caught a glimpse of Mt. Rainier, I was captivated by its presence—looming over the city, dominating the landscape. (Fun fact: it has this effect on people because it is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous US.) At that moment, I knew I wanted to get up there. See for proof the picture above of my wife and I scouting Rainier.

However, if everyone (now and in future generations) is to have an opportunity to experience the sheer beauty of Rainier and the Pacific Northwest’s National parks, we should preserve them. This is, in no small part, funded by people’s generosity.

Through our donations, Washington’s National Park Fund protects our landscapes—they help preserve glaciers, buy equipment for Rangers, conduct habitat studies, fund tree planting and facility repair, promote outreach through community and family groups so that all can enjoy the mountains, and more! Important too, albeit more prosaic: they collect visitor statistics which drive federal budgets.

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the 'Give Now' button. Thank you in advance for your generosity. It means a lot to the many who will get to see and walk National Parks thanks to you!

The more people that know about the Fund, the greater their impact, so please share my page with your friends and family.

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About the campaign

Each year, employees from local companies and foundations raise funds for Washington's National Parks by climbing Mount Rainier, Mount Shuksan (North Cascades) or Mount Olympus (Olympics). Are you ready to Climb for a Cause?

About the charity

Washington's National Park Fund is the official nonprofit partner to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks. Donations fund 30-40 priority projects chosen by park staff every year, from search and rescue equipment to trail maintenance, wildlife studies, and more.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$2,978.21
Online donations
US$2,728.21
Offline donations
US$250.00

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