Victoria’s 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser to Benefit Mass Audubon

I have completed another rotation around the sun, which means it’s time to celebrate my birthday with another fundraiser! I started this tradition for my 40th birthday back in 2022 since I wasn’t able to have the party I wished for due to COVID’s Delta variant surge. Together we’ve raised hundreds of dollars for various organizations over the last few years. This year in 2026 I’ve chosen to fundraise for Mass Audubon.

Why Mass Audubon?

Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester, MA

There are so many organizations that need help right now and it was so hard to choose who to raise funds for. Our natural world and conservation are always so close to my heart. Caring for our environment, plants, animals, water supply, clean air, safe soil, and preservation of nature spaces is something that effects every single one of us. One of the most effective ways to advocate and care for nature is through local organizations who work on the city and state levels to make change right here at home. 

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Their website states that they are “focused on protecting and restoring resilient landscapes, providing inclusive and equitable access to nature, mobilizing to fight climate change, and protecting birds and wildlife.” 

Mass Audubon’s work has resulted in 43,000 acres of land protected across Massachusetts with 110 wildlife sanctuaries and partner properties. They work with the public to educate children and adults alike about conservation, wildlife, and natural spaces.

So, how does this fundraiser work?

  1. Donate $10 or more to Mass Audubon.
  2. Take a screen shot or save a PDF or document of your donation receipt.
  3. Fill out this form with your contact info and include your receipt.
  4. You’re now entered into a raffle to win art from me!
  5. At the end of March, I’ll pick 2 winners and notify them by email.

If you run into any issues with the form or the donation process, please feel free to email me at weyakin@weyakindesigns.com.

Donate to Mass Audubon
Fill Out the Raffle Form
"Being Peace" original painting by Victoria K. Chapman. Purple, blue, and green swirls with stars. A long-tailed sibia bird flies next to a grove of trees, as butterflies fly in the distance.

What can I win?

  1. I will pick 2 winners, randomly drawn from everyone who donated and submitted to me through the form.
  2. Each winner can pick 1 art print of their choice from in-stock options in my art shop.
  3. I’ll ship the winners’ print once they send me their mailing address and print choice.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to each cause through the years and for donating this year too! And also thanks to those who share this with others to spread the word. I’m so honored to have you celebrate my birthday with me!

A Birthday Fundraiser for ACLU and Earthjustice—Donate & Get a FREE sticker!

A watercolor painted graphic with text. The text reads “LOVE IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE”. Atop the purple watercolor word of LOVE are blue silhouettes of figures. One is stuck down in the valley of the L and the O. Another reaches their hand down to them from atop the O. A string is attached and being held and pulled by three other figures across the top, as well as a dog. An illustration by Victoria K. Chapman. www.weyakindesigns.com.

Hello, friends! It’s time for my 4th Annual Birthday Fundraiser Extravaganza! My birthday is at the beginning of March, but I’m starting my fundraising a month ahead of time. Each year, since I’ve turned 40, I have celebrated by hosting a fundraiser for organizations I care about or whose missions I believe in. This fundraiser is also a fun opportunity for you to get a free art sticker! In light of all the recent events in this country, this year I’ve chosen to fundraise for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Earthjustice. Because lots of people and the Earth need their rights defended right now.

So, how does this work? 

  1. Donate $10 or more to one or both of these organizations.
  2. Share this fundraiser with the people you know.
  3. Then, fill out this form to let me know you donated (include a screen shot of your receipt).
  4. Include your mailing address in the form and I’ll send you a free “LOVE IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE” art sticker (while supplies last)!

More About the ACLU

American Civil Liberties Logo in red with a blue background. ACLU. We the People. Click to view the ACLU website.

The American Civil Liberties Union has been defending the rights of Americans for over 100 years. Their current work includes fighting injustice against immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, fighting for reproductive rights, upholding and continuing to fight for civil rights, racial justice, and voting rights. The list goes on. Your donation to the ACLU will go toward lawyers fighting court battles on these issues. It helps disperse information to Americans so they know what their rights are. It goes toward campaigns to help uphold civil liberties and get the public involved. Plus so much more. Read more about the ACLU on their website at www.aclu.org.

Donate to the ACLU

More About Earthjustice

EarthJustice Logo. Click to visit their website.

Earthjustice was founded in 1971 to preserve wildlife and wild spaces, protect people’s health, advance clean energy, and fight climate change. This is a premier nonprofit environmental law organization with more than 200 attorneys throughout the country working on cases to defend the Earth. They partner with hundreds of organizations, tribal communities, and other communities throughout the country whom they represent for free. Your donation goes toward the research and lawsuits they work on. These lawyers have done a lot of important work, including representing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe during the Dakota Access Pipeline case. Read more about Earthjustice on their website at www.earthjustice.org.

Donate to Earthjustice

More About Your Free Sticker

Don’t forget the fill out the form and include your mailing address to get your FREE art sticker! There are only 100 available, so I’ll send them as long as supplies last. I created this piece with watercolors and colored pencils to convey a sense that caring for each other is how we will resist tyranny and oppression. And I’m getting my art put into sticker form to share with YOU!

The stickers are currently being printed and I’ll have them in hand within the next couple of weeks. These stickers are vinyl and weather-proof so you can stick them on all sorts of surfaces. They’ll be aproximately 3” wide. I’ve been printing my stickers with Vermont-based company StickyBrand, who also use eco-friendly inks in their printing process. Spread the word and do good! Now is more important than ever to stick together and share LOVE.

Fill Out the Form to Get Your Sticker!

With love,
Victoria K. Chapman

Support Art, Support Causes, Support Community

30% of Art Sales to Support & Mobilize. The Trevor Project. EarthJustice. National Women's Law Center. www.WeyakinDesigns.com

Right now, so many of us here in the United States and across the world are sad, heartbroken, angry, scared, worried, and so many other emotions. I know I am, especially worrying for my children. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of what is and what might come to be. Now, more than ever, it’s important that we stick together and keep shining our light. Let’s mobilize together to fight the good fight. For our children. For our planet. For our friends and family. For our communities. 

Originally this November, I was going to hold a holiday sale on my art. But, I’ve decided instead to hold a donation sale. For every sale I receive on my art and art products, both online or in-person during the whole month of November, I will donate 30% of the entire sale. The three organizations I’ve chosen for this sale represent areas that are going to need our help in the coming times. These organizations are:

How to Purchase and Donate:

First, pick the art you’d like to buy in my online shop. When you go to check out online, use the “Comments” section at the end of your order to type in which of these three organizations you’d like me to donate to. If nothing is indicated, I’ll donate some to all three. I will total up and make all donations after the month of November, once all sales have come in.

Here Are Some Products I Recommend:

"The World Needs Your Light" art prints shown in two sizes with matting.
A sticker of the "We Dissent" image. A dark piece of art with an upside down golden crown.
"Eat the Patriarchy" dragon art print shown packaged up and signed.
A dragon bumper sticker on a navy blue car next to other bumper stickers.
"You Are Loved" art print by Victoria K. Chapman, shown signed, matted, and packaged.
Four drawings of different kinds of frogs in yoga poses. A green frog in "downward frog" pose. A gray tree frog in "tree frog" pose. A northern leopard frog in "warrior frog" pose. An American bullfrog in "lotus frog" pose. Text reads: Yoga Frogs. Just Breathe and Be Like a Frog On a Lily Pad Enjoying the Breeze.
A hand holds a sticker sheet of frogs doing yoga. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.
"Being Peace" original art print by Victoria K. Chapman. Photo of the art print on 8.5x11 inch stock in plastic protective sleeve, signed by the artist.
Check Out the Whole Art Shop

**If there is something you’ve seen me have before that’s not on my website, or there’s an original you’d like that’s not currently listed, please let me know! I’m happy to work with you to get you what you want. I can even put together custom packs of cards.**

I wish I could donate more than just 30%. But, part of caring for others, is also caring for myself and my family. This is my livelihood and as a small business artist, it’s hard to keep things afloat. I’m doing what I can.

Though, I recognize there are so many more places that can also use the help, I chose to focus on these three for this moment. I’m sure I will be holding other donation sales in the future. I also encourage you to donate direct to these or any other organizations dedicated to helping the environment, fighting climate change, helping marginalized communities, disability rights, and fighting for bodily autonomy and women’s rights. 

And if you can’t afford to donate, please don’t feel guilty. You must take care of yourself first. You can always share these causes with others, which is free. There is so much to fight for. And we are all in this fight together. Let’s shine our light together, take care of each other, and march forward.

More About The Organizations We’re Donating To:

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a leading organization in suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide 24/7 crisis help and information. During these trying times, queer youth are negatively impacted more than most. Your donation will help provide counseling, peer support, crisis hotlines, and educating allies and families of LGBTQ+ young people.

Donate Directly to The Trevor Project
EarthJustice Logo. Click to visit their website.

Earth Justice

Earth Justice is an impactful legal organization fighting for the rights of our planet. They provide top-tier legal representation for many clients fighting for land protections, clean water, wild spaces, and more. I believe they will help make a big impact for fighting climate change, pollution, and protecting vulnerable land in this country. Your donation will help support their lawyers who fight every day for the Earth.

Donate Directly to Earth Justice

National Women’s Law Center

The National Women’s Law Center has spent more than 50 years fighting for gender rights around the country, with special focus on women of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and low income women and families. A donation to NWLC will support advocacy for marginalized communities, legal cases for abortion rights, fighting sex discrimination in the workplace and beyond, and advocating for bodily autonomy.

Donate Directly to The National Women’s Law Center

Please, leave a comment to let me know of other international, national, regional, or local organizations that you believe are worth supporting. And if you donated directly, comment and let me know!