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Matching Challenge Grant For The Aquarium

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The Marcia H. Randall Foundation has gifted $500,000 to the Oregon Coast Aquarium

(OCAq) to support the construction of its Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Foundation has also issued a $500,000 matching challenge grant, bringing the total donation to $1 million once the match is met. OCAq’s Sees-Ha Xwee-Nish Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will expand its capacity for providing critical care to injured or endangered marine species. The facility will have the space and equipment necessary for both immediate and long-term medical attention, giving vulnerable wildlife a second chance at survival.


The Marcia H. Randall Foundation will match all gifts and pledges made to the Aquarium’s wildlife rehabilitation fund between June 1 and Dec. 31 2024, up to $500,000. At a 1:1 ratio, the grant doubles the impact of each dollar donated. “We appreciate the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s dedication to the construction of a Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,” said Foundation President Marcia H. Randall. “We are proud to help fund this new facility that will not only significantly improve outcomes for injured wildlife, but also serve as a research and teaching facility for veterinary practicums and students interested in marine science careers.”


The Oregon Coast Aquarium is one of three facilities in the Pacific Northwest, and the only in the state of Oregon, authorized to provide critical care to endangered marine animals like sea turtles, northern fur seals and snowy plovers. Construction on the center is set to begin in 2025. “The Marcia H. Randall Foundation board of directors have been incredible partners,” said OCAq President/CEO Carrie Lewis. “We are grateful for the Foundation’s generous gift and support in getting us closer to closing the gap.”


Donations of any amount are welcome and can be made online at aquarium.org/donate.

For questions about the Aquarium’s capital campaign, progress and future, please reach out directly to OCAq’s Director of Development Tony Arnell at tony.arnell@aquarium.org or 541-283-1106.




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