Pollinators
Supporting beekeeping projects and pollinator conservation across his nine countries.
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Projects
Work in Chris' memory.
Christopher gave so much in his 36 years. These projects continue his impact — music, environmental action, community.
Memorial Trees
Living tally
2 trees
2 cities · 9 countries
Plant a tree
Add a tree to the map.
Plant a tree in Chris' memory and pin it to the living map.
Memorial Funds
Bees, music, waste, water.
Join us in continuing Christopher's impact.
A group of friends meets monthly and determines grantees based on initiatives that keep Christopher's passions alive. Grant amounts are considered in the context of total fund value. Reports of grant recipients are shared here on the memorial website.
If you have projects that need support — starting a beehive, planting a tree, hosting a concert — please don't hesitate to get in touch.
You can also contribute to specific projects below.
Zero Waste
Waste reduction and sustainability efforts — the same week-long pledge his friends made for him.
Water
Water-related environmental initiatives — restoration, conservation, access.
Donate →Music
Supporting musical performance, education, and the community ensembles that meant so much to Chris.
Donate →Dartmouth Conducting Endowment
Christopher (aka 'Zeke') spent formative years at Dartmouth. He flourished as a music major and Senior Fellow, as a member of the Chamber Singers and Handel Society, and through a term abroad studying music.
We honor him through a gift that will strengthen the College and seed the next generation of conductors.
Donate by credit card or PayPal
Wire transfer — enter "Christopher McMullen-Laird Memorial Fund" in the Gift Allocation box.
By check: payable to "Trustees of Dartmouth College", directed to Gift Recording Office, 6066 Development Office, Hanover, NH 03755-4400. Reference "Christopher McMullen-Laird Memorial Fund". Toll free: 1-800-490-7010.
The Book
The book.
A printed memorial gathering Christopher's story, photographs, and the tributes shared by the people who loved him.
Reserve a copy and we'll be in touch with details.