Sponsor highlight: Centurion Consulting Group, LLC Centurion Consulting Group, LLC, a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Herndon, VA, is a national consulting firm servicing the public and private sector by delivering relevant solutions for our client’s complex business and technology challenges. Their leaders each have 25 years of experience in the Information Technology, Business and Professional Services industry serving federal agency, system integrator, and commercial customers. Learn more @ Website: https://lnkd.in/dhSyffE Facebook: https://lnkd.in/grQNaSmY THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
Big Tree Memorial Fund
Health and Human Services
Honoring the legacy of Erik Knapp through advocating strength and providing assistance for families impacted by cancer.
About us
The Big Tree Memorial Fund is a Maryland-based 501c3 advocating strength and providing assistance for families impacted by cancer in the legacy of Erik Knapp who passed from Glioblastoma in 2020. June 21, 2020 was Erik Knapp's first Fathers Day. His beautiful daughter, Parker, was born on Valentines Day the same year and they had plans to celebrate with their amazing wife and mother, Ashley. However, Erik was convinced to go to the hospital by a friend Fathers Day morning after his terrible headaches hadn't improved. Hours later, the worst case scenario became too familiar; a large brain tumor was discovered. He was diagnosed with Gioblastoma, an aggressive and fast-growing brain cancer, and was flown to John Hopkins in Baltimore for the best possible chance. Two days later and with his wife by his side, Erik passed. The story doesn't get easier. Erik was a healthy, active, University of Maryland-obsessed 36 year old man. He lit up the room, he was the "rock" for entire groups of people, friends, family, coworkers and neighbors. From football dreams at St Johns High School to being UMD's biggest fan in head to toe Under Armour, Erik seized the chance to make every opportunity special. He was stubborn and he was a fighter and if he had been given the smallest chance to survive in June, he would be here with us right now. Since he can't, we have started the Big Tree Memorial Fund, an organization to honor the legacy of Erik Knapp and advocate strength and assistance for those impacted by cancer. While the organization is still being put together, we don't want to wait to start making a difference. The organization will go "live" on Erik's birthday, November 5, and we will channel Erik's energy and power in all of our efforts to raise awareness and financial support for those who need it.
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https://bigtreememorialfund.org/
External link for Big Tree Memorial Fund
- Industry
- Health and Human Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Urbana
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Philanthropy , Cancer, Glioblastoma, Maryland, Fundraising, and Cancer research
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Urbana, US
Employees at Big Tree Memorial Fund
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Lauren Long
Brand || Marketing. PR. Writing. Strategy || Story Crafter. Dream Materializer. Buzz, $$ Generator || PropTech, Smart Buildings, Wellness || BTMF ||…
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Lance Kawaguchi
Global Finance and Nonprofit Leader I Chief Executive Officer | Multi-Board Chairman | Strategic Advisor
Updates
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New sponsor highlight: Tait Weller We welcome Tait Weller to the Big Tree family! Tait Weller is a forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm with over 100 years of experience creating opportunities for their clients and their people. From their Philadelphia headquarters and offices in New Jersey and New York City, they provide audit and assurance, tax, and consulting services to organizations active across the U.S. and across the globe. Although they share some clients with the ‘Big 4’, they position themselves as the specialized alternative – they can be nimble and responsive because they are independent and focus on what they do best. Learn more @ https://taitweller.com/ Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gWe5QADg THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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It's Labor Day weekend... are you somewhere fun right now? Are you ready to plan your next trip? We have an idea... BTMF is offering a unique opportunity this year! We are selling 100 raffle tickets (maximum!) and the winner will choose one of three incredible trips. Trip A: 3 Nights on the Bourbon Trail - Kentucky Trip B: All Inclusive at Punta Cana or Cancun Trip C: Greek Islands How to win: 1️⃣ - Fill out the "Big Tree Trip Raffle” form on this page: https://lnkd.in/ez3ARK6M 2️⃣ - Purchase a Trip Raffle Ticket by sending $100 to BTMF. Each $100 donated is a raffle ticket and a chance to win. Pay by noon 9/13! https://lnkd.in/e6m5_QGu 3️⃣ - Step Three: Winners will be announced at the Big Tree Invitational's ceremony on Friday, September 13, 2024. If you’re not there, we’ll contact you! GOOD LUCK! 💚🌳 #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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New sponsor highlight: Buch Construction We welcome Buch Construction to the Big Tree family! Buch Construction is a leading family- and women-owned general contractor known for the quality of their work and the close attention they give every client. With decades of experience across sectors and in specialized areas, they have developed a broad portfolio of expertise. Buch is based out of Fulton, Maryland. Learn more: https://www.buch.us.com/ https://lnkd.in/gVKD6sGi https://lnkd.in/gagkAc7R https://lnkd.in/gXMdaM8y THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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Donation highlight: BLACK ANKLE VINEYARDS, LLC Black Ankle Vineyards is located in Mt. Airy and their philosophy encompasses three basic elements: 1) Make delicious wines that express the unique flavors and atmosphere of the land on which they are grown. 2) Make those wines from grapes grown only by them, on their farms. 3) Grow those grapes in as sustainable manner as possible. Learn more: Website: https://lnkd.in/epUY8hgU Facebook: https://lnkd.in/eYcwShiS Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eCTF6VJE THANK YOU! How can you help? Support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, follow them on social media, and remember the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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New sponsor highlight: The Capital Optimist Club Thank you for your donation and the kind luncheon you invited us to attend. The National Capital Optimist Club has been serving DC-area since 1937. Over the years, the club has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to youth-based organizations in an effort to improve the community. In addition to donations, the club facilitates an annual youth essay contest and youth golf tournament. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTartZaJ #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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Donation highlight: InvadergirlArt Invadergirl started painting mission-driven pieces in 2020 as a means to capture the stories of Active Duty Members, Veterans, Law Enforcement, and the many inspiring people of our generation. Invadergirl grew up in military communities around the world. The hope is to leave behind a body of work that captures our time, our stories, and our struggles. These meaningful pieces shed light on the history we are currently living, which is shaping the future. You might recognize her work from the incredible piece she donated last year! We’re excited to share the Maryland-centric piece she created just for us this time. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eENsU72f https://lnkd.in/g7UeC3CK https://lnkd.in/gvN7HHkV THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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Sponsor highlight: White Oak Hospitality “White Oak Hospitality believes life is about creating timeless experiences with the ones we love. We pride ourselves in creating brands that help foster these experiences in the communities we so humbly serve. Through our passion for hospitality, we strive to create and celebrate these experiences daily, ensuring we exceed the expectations of all those who pass through our doors. So welcome, we promise you won’t be disappointed!" Learn more: https://lnkd.in/es-3-fgi https://lnkd.in/eGGpiH2s https://lnkd.in/esaUTGpY THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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Sponsor highlight: T-Rex Solutions, LLC T-Rex is a trusted, proven leader in providing high-quality and innovative IT modernization solutions and professional services. They are a mid-tier company with the strength and maturity of a large business and the agility of a small business making it possible for them to respond in a timely, cost-effective manner to their clients' mission-critical challenges. Learn more: www.trexsolutionsllc.com/ https://lnkd.in/g_BRqYEK https://lnkd.in/gaWWRd68 THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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New sponsor highlight: Buch Construction We welcome Buch Construction to the Big Tree family! Buch Construction is a leading family- and women-owned general contractor known for the quality of their work and the close attention they give every client. With decades of experience across sectors and in specialized areas, they have developed a broad portfolio of expertise. Buch is based out of Fulton, Maryland. Learn more: https://www.buch.us.com/ https://lnkd.in/gVKD6sGi https://lnkd.in/gagkAc7R https://lnkd.in/gXMdaM8y THANK YOU! How can you help? Please support our sponsors by considering their goods and services, following them on social media, and remembering the strength of community. Many of these supporters are local to Frederick and Maryland—let’s keep the momentum going! #bigtreeinvitational #bigtreememorialfund #glioblastoma #braincancer #maryland
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