Birding for Wayne - a memorial fundraiser
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Birding for Wayne - a memorial fundraiser
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Honoring a Legacy Through the Tucson Birdathon

Update: my goal for the day is 101 species!

​Last year, birding saved me. After a long battle with postpartum depression and the sudden loss of my brother, getting outdoors helped me rediscover my joy and my identity.

​My brother was at home in nature. He loved the "middle of nowhere" and the challenge of a mountain climb. As the one-year anniversary of his passing approaches this March, I can think of no better way to celebrate his life than by supporting the nature he loved so much.

​The Challenge:

On April 24th, I’m going all-in for a Pima County Big Day. I’ll be scouring the county from sunrise to sunset to find as many bird species as I can to raise funds for the Tucson Bird Alliance.

​How You Can Help:

Your donation supports bird conservation and the community that helped me find my footing during my hardest year. Every dollar helps protect the wild spaces where we feel closest to those we’ve lost.

 

Pledges: 

  • Jax Quamme: $0.50/species
  • Marcia Grand: $5/species
ABOUT Birdathon 2026

 PLEDGE (PAY LATER) 

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Birdathon is one of Tucson Bird Alliance’s largest fundraisers and has existed for over 35 years! It’s a great way to use our love of bird watching to support Tucson Bird Alliance’s mission to inspire people to enjoy and protect birds.

By donating to one or more Birdathon teams you are ensuring Tucson Bird Alliance's vital work can continue well into the future. Whether it's preserving critical habitats, educating future stewards of the environment, or advocating for bird-friendly policies, your support makes a tangible difference.

Birdathon donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tucson Bird Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Join us in making a difference for birds and their habitats by donating or pledging to a Birdathon team today!

Supporting a team by writing a check?

  • Make checks payable to: Tucson Bird Alliance
  • Write the team name on memo line
  • Mail to: 
    Tucson Bird Alliance
    PO Box 91770
    Tucson, AZ 85752

REGISTER YOUR OWN TEAM HERE
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Supporters
Name Date Amount Comments
David Cohen 04/24/2026 $20.00 Keep up the great work!!
Anonymous Friend 04/24/2026 $26.19  
Anonymous Friend 04/21/2026 $21.02  
Catherine Starr 04/21/2026 $50.00 Jax - thank you for doing this in support of such a good cause!
Aaron Bidegain 04/21/2026 $50.00 Be strong and bird on.
Brenda Baumann 04/21/2026 $26.19 Sending love!
Ruth Taylor 04/21/2026 $220.00 I figure you can find coins while riding a bike! 🤣💓not really. It’s all there! ❤️🤍💙
Shawn MacDonnell 04/21/2026 $25.00  
Barbara Griswold Cambridge 04/15/2026 $41.68 We are very proud of you!
Anonymous Friend 04/05/2026 $10.69 You Got This!!!
Anonymous Friend 04/04/2026 $50.00 Tweet tweet
Michelle Raila 04/04/2026 $10.00  
Bradley Davis 04/01/2026 $20.00  
Erin Munz 03/30/2026 $26.46  
Richard LaPlant 03/29/2026 $100.00  
Paul Howe 03/27/2026 $52.06 Go Jax !!
Peter DeGennaro 03/26/2026 $26.21  
Lois Cronin 03/25/2026 $52.01 It was a treat to meet you at Sweetwater today! Greg and I appreciated your generous extra help seeing the birds. Hope you reach that 101!
Anonymous Friend 03/23/2026 $75.00 Haircuts for birds
Bonnie Taylor 03/21/2026 $25.00  
Regan Murray 03/21/2026 $103.66 The bird is the word!
Camren Gerner 03/21/2026 $103.66 Love you, Jax! You’re an incredible woman! I hope this day fills your cup with love and light …and lots of beautiful birds!! ♥️
Chantal Davila 03/21/2026 $20.00  
Dawn Hubbard 03/21/2026 $26.19  
Amberae Blau 03/20/2026 $15.87 Keep on Birdin' Jax <3
Katie Page 03/20/2026 $26.19 Miss you, Wayne. Glad to support this in your honor ❤️ Jax, good luck with the birdathon - I hope you spot tons of birds! It’s a beautiful way to honor him.
Fadyeh Barakat 03/20/2026 $20.00  
Dominica Christian 03/20/2026 $26.19 Jax, if you find Big Bird, ask if he knows the way to Sesame Street! And to all you Birders, keep up the great work!
Patrick Powers-Lake 03/20/2026 $52.06 This is a beautiful.
Debra Hanley-Griswold 03/20/2026 $52.01  
Kendall Dunn 03/20/2026 $100.00 Keep going!
Madison Page 03/20/2026 $15.86 What an awesome project! ❤️
Marjorie Robinson 03/20/2026 $52.06  
Brenda Blau 03/20/2026 $25.00  
Ara Romero 03/20/2026 $26.19  
Ann Chihak Poff 03/20/2026 $26.19  
Jessica Wills 03/20/2026 $103.66 Jax- You are such a light to so many. Find those birds!!!
  Total $1,722.30  
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