*Roll over the states above (or tap for mobile) to reveal state impact

6 years ago, we realized that Chive Nation was everywhere. In every nook and cranny around the globe, you could find a Chiver in a BFM shirt RAK’ing a beer to a fellow Chiver. But when we looked at the Chive Charities map, we were surprised to find there were some states with zero Chive Charities donors. We challenged you to help us secure at least one new donor in each state, 50-in-Fifty. The response was overwhelming. 

When it was all said and done, we were able to say ‘yes’ to 3 new recipients per month from that point forward. It was a total gamechanger at the time.

But the stakes have been raised. We’ve never had more deserving families reach out for help than recently. Unfortunately, that also means we’ll be forced to deny more worthy families than ever before as well.

But this story doesn’t have to end with a bunch of heartbreaking ‘NOs’.  And that’s where you come in.

We’re launching a new 50 in Fifty challenge, version 2.0. Our interactive map is starting at zero. All 50 states are just waiting to turn green with the addition of new donors.

WHAT: A challenge to Chive Nation to see if we can turn at least one ‘no’ into a ‘yes’. Which state can make the biggest impact and turn the greenest for the underdogs?

HOW: Become a Chive Charities member HERE. (editor’s note: your Chive Charities membership does not connect with and is not the same as your iCHIVE or Chivery credentials). For current members, upgrade at any level. For former members, simply reactivate your subscription.

WHERE: First, donate HERE. Then check out our 50-in-Fifty campaign page with its interactive map where you can see how many new donors have joined from each state in real-time. The greener the state, the greater the impact.

WHEN: If you’re reading this, the challenge has already started!

We know giving is its own reward but we figured we’d sweeten the deal with some cool benefits.

Commonly known as the best night of the year, the Green Gala is usually reserved for our past recipients and $100+ monthly donors after 3 months of giving. During 50 in Fifty, the first donor from each state, regardless of giving level, will immediately qualify for the Green Gala. In addition, every very new Gold, Green, and Platinum level donor will immediately receive an invitation to our Green Gala, bypassing the 3-month wait for eligibility.

And you knew we’d throw in something special for the top state and chapter with the biggest impact. Who wouldn’t want Graysen and Taylor Wood from theCHIVE to attend a party of their choosing in their hometown?

While benefits are great, let’s not forget why we’re doing this. Over the coming weeks, you’ll meet Marissa & Mahrynn, two sisters with a disease so rare, they represent half the cases in the United States. You’ll learn about Caleb, a young man with Brittle Bone Disease who has broken more bones and been close to death so many times, his family and friends lost count years ago. You’ll cry reading about Jack, a twin whose excruciating rashes are a precursor to attacks by a devastating disease that is slowly taking his neurological skills. 

There are dozens more just like them who you may never get to meet. It all starts with 50 in Fifty. Donate HERE.

We’ll be keeping track of the impact milestones as we cross them.

There are recipients waiting for us to say YES to. Will you help us recalibrate the button? Or better yet, will you help us smash the button to pieces so we never have to say ‘no’ again? It doesn’t take much. It only takes YOU. 

Join the movement and turn your state green for the underdogs HERE

-Brian & the Chive Charities team