The Alaska SeaLife Center has been granted a dollar-for-dollar matching donation up to a total of $250,000 from ConocoPhillips Alaska.
ASLC is continuing a fundraising campaign that started in July to offset the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the Center announced meeting the initial $2 million campaign goal to avoid permanent closure. Despite this success, the SeaLife Center’s financial need has not gone away, and the Center is still fighting for long term survival in the face of uncertainty.
The SeaLife Center’s President and CEO, Tara Riemer: “The outpouring of support has been amazing, and we are no longer looking at a situation where we could close permanently this fall. Thanks to ConocoPhillips Alaska, we are excited to transition into a new campaign phase where supporters have the opportunity to ensure we are
able to do more than just barely survive. Mission programs like education, research, and wildlife response need financial support to continue operations through the off-season.”
The ConocoPhillips Alaska donation is a matching donation, which means they will match the next $250,000 that the Alaska SeaLife Center is able to raise. Memberships and other donations are eligible for this match through the month of September or until the $250,000 is reached.
ConocoPhillips Alaska said in a statement that they value their 20-plus year relationship with the SeaLife Center, and that they hope to continue helping the Center continue serving Alaska.
