On March 29, Siskiyou Land Trust received official notification that the organization had won the 2018 Patagonia x Moosejaw Flash Challenge Thing, an online fundraising competition sponsored by outdoor retailers Patagonia and Moosejaw. The contest offered prize money to the three organizations who could raise the most in online donations during the contest week from March 20 to March 27.  Click here to see the contest finals amounts!
 

Sisson Meadow boardwalk repairs are just one of many projects made possible by generous donations during the Flash Challenge.

“The response was amazing,” reports Rod Merys, president of the Land Trust board of directors.  “We had 102 individual donations during the event which only lasted a week. It is a true testament to this community’s commitment to SLT and its mission.”

The competition was tough.  Siskiyou Land Trust was up against several larger organizations, some with multiple offices and thousands of members.  But by the final day, supporters had donated over $11,000 and pushed the Land Trust into first place, gaining an additional $12,500 first prize.

“The money raised will help SLT continue its mission and fulfill our commitment to the community,” says Merys.  Projects in Sisson Meadow and the Garden Greenway were a major focus of the campaign. SLT will continue to report on the projects and improvements this new funding will make possible.

“It is truly an honor to be part of an organization that has such wonderful support from the community.  The board and staff obviously believe in SLT and its mission, but to see such an outpouring of support from the community is truly inspiring.”  Siskiyou Land Trust extends deep gratitude to supporters and to the many community organizations who helped spread the word about the contest.