Give in Honor or Memory

Celebrate someone special. Remember someone beloved. Help protect the place they love.

The Cape Cod National Seashore holds a special place in so many hearts, making an honor or memorial gift a meaningful way to celebrate a milestone or remember someone special. Your generosity helps protect this treasured place for generations to come, creating a lasting connection between their story and the National Seashore they love.

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  • When making a donation, you may designate your gift:

    • In Memory Of: To remember someone who has passed away.

    • In Honor Of: To celebrate someone special or recognize an important milestone.

    When donating online, select the appropriate tribute option and enter the name of the person being honored or remembered.

    If donating by check, please include the individual's name and indicate whether the gift is in memory or in honor.

    All donors receive an acknowledgment from Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore recognizing their contribution.

  • We understand how meaningful it can be to know that others have made gifts in honor or memory of someone special.

    When making a tribute gift, donors are encouraged to provide the name and email or mailing address of the individual or family member they would like us to notify.

    Families who have designated Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore to receive memorial contributions may also contact us directly to identify a primary family contact for notifications.

    Please note: We can only provide notifications when valid contact information has been supplied by either the donor or the family. I

  • If you have designated Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore to receive memorial gifts in honor of a loved one, we encourage you to contact us before announcing to the public.

    Please provide:

    • The full name of the person being remembered

    • The name and email address of one designated family contact

    • Any relevant information that will help us identify gifts associated with the memorial

    Providing this information helps us accurately record gifts and ensure that notifications reach the appropriate person.

  • We understand how meaningful it is for families to know that gifts have been made in memory of their loved one.

    Memorial contributions are recorded and acknowledged as they are received. Following the close of each calendar month, Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore prepares a consolidated summary of memorial gifts received during that month.

    Families who have requested notifications will receive a monthly update when new contributions have been received. These summaries may include the names of donors and the total amount contributed, while respecting donor privacy and anonymity preferences.