Memorial Funds

American Whitewater accepts memorial gifts established by family or friends. By giving a memorial gift in memory of a family member or friend you recognize and affirm their passion for paddling and importance of river stewardship. A memorial gift reflects your desire to make a lasting impact on the stewardship of whitewater rivers.

To set up a memorial gift fund please contact Bethany Overfield at bethany@americanwhitewater.org or 866-262-8429. Memorial gift funds that support general stewardship projects are most helpful. In special situations, and in consultation with American Whitewater staff, funds can be restricted to specific projects or regions of the country at the time they are established.

To make a memorial gift online go to our donate page and enter the name of the individual you wish to memorialize in the comments section. If you include the families contact information in the comments section, they will receive an acknowledgement of your gift.

To make a memorial gift by mail using your check, please include the name of the individual in the memo field of your check. If you include a note advising us of the families contact information, they will receive an acknowledgement of your gift. Mail the check to:

Questions can also be directed to Bethany Overfield at bethany@americanwhitewater.org or 828-586-1930.