Major donors are individuals and families giving over $250 and businesses giving over $500 annually to the organization. These supporters provide cash and valuable in-kind services in support of Friends of the Cheat’s mission.
FOC thanks these key donors with various perks ranging from complimentary tickets to the Cheat River Festival to promotion of businesses through the organization’s website, newsletter, and advertising. Major Donors also receive invitations to special events including an invite-only VIP shindig the Friday evening before Cheat Fest and donor mixer events held throughout the year.
Narrows Navigator – $250: FOC sticker, Into the Canyon newsletter, acknowledgement in 1 newsletter and on FOC website, short-sleeve FOC map tee or FOC hat, invitations to special events including donor mixers and Cheat Fest VIP party, & 2 VIP Cheat Fest passes* (includes Fest entrance, on-site camping, & access to Volunteer Café)
Canyon Contributor – $500: Major donor perks above plus 1 more tee or hat & 2 standard Cheat Fest passes & on-stage festival banner highlighting your commitment to FOC
Stream Steward – $1,000: Major donor perks above plus customized FOC merch
Cheat River Sponsor – $2,500: Major donor perks above plus 2 more standard Cheat Fest passes (2 VIP, 4 standard)
Cheat Watershed Sponsor – $5,000 or more: Major donor perks above plus 2 more standard Cheat Fest passes (2 VIP, 6 standard)
VIP Fest admission for you & a guest
Access to Fest grounds for on-site camping
Backstage access including Volunteer Cafe featuring complimentary food & beverages
Your choice FOC classic map t-shirt or hat
Charlie and Sandy Walbridge
Walbridge Family Foundation
Margaret Walbridge
Eliza Walbridge
Stephanie Timmermeyer
Patrick and Lisa Ward
Dave Brisell
Robert Uram
Thomas & Hope Covey
Vickie Jenkins
Toddi Steelman
Mitchell Stickler
Stratford Douglas
John & Emy Hinnant
Ridgetop Pottery
Black Bear Burritos
Robert Moore
Cube Hydro
Szilagyi Family Foundation
Judith & Joseph Knisely
Cathy Hagedorn
William Durr
Gregory Edwards and Judy Stapel
John Kobak
Jessie Pitzer
Eric Hendrickson
Jenn Sass & Michael Graham
Bill Branson
Keith Strausbaugh & Ivonne Martinez
Josh & Jeanne Kaufman
Sam Reynolds
Thomas Hungar
Joseph & Lois Knecht
Don Ferguson
Randy Robinson
Bill Pennington
Peter Smith
Run for It! (Tucker Community Foundation)
Carey Butler
Christie Warnick
Connie Miller
John K. Victor
Anita Fleming
Joe & Katie Boyd
E.A. Wilson
Dale & Carolyn McVicker
Joan Pitzer
Scott & Maureen Patton
Eric Lee
Chris White
Fred Glotfelty
Kathrin Allen
Michael Buric & Patricia Kotchek
Charles & Kathryn Lilly
Jay & Marcy Myers
Kathy DeWitt
Don Beyer
Donald Strimbeck
Steve Taylor
Adrian Kiger & Donald Olmstead
Brent Bailey
Will Ratcliffe
Tim Weaver
Don Millard
Peter Bernstein
Bill & Megan Carlson
White Grass Skiing Center
Allan & Millie Karlin
Glenn Larew
Katherine Avary
Bob & Alice Vernon
Nancy Abrams & Dr. Stan Einzig
Kenneth Gfroerer
Marc Glass
Edward Hughes
Miriam & Robert Miller
Tim & Connie DeBerry
David Keers
Charles Duffy
Paul Garbart
Randy Mansinter & Family
Allie Smith
Sam Stewart
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Mowry Smith III
Ann & Cecil Tickameyer
