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On June 23, 2020 we lost Erik "Big Tree" Knapp suddenly to brain cancer. In his honor, we have established the Big Tree Memorial Fund to raise funds to fight for a cure for glioblastoma, and assist other families dealing with the sudden loss of a loved one due to cancer.

Please stay connected, contribute, and keep Erik’s memory alive. Please also check back often and be sure to like, follow and subscribe on social media for the latest announcements of Big Tree merchandise, events, and celebrations of his life and legacy. 

2023

We're so proud to be able to, once again, support two families in 2023.

The first family to receive $15,000 was the Knox Family from Frederick, Maryland. The funds were given to wife Jennifer and daughter Izzy in honor of Scott who passed in July 2023 from cancer.

The second family to receive $15,000 this year was the Gevaudan Family from Federalsburg, Maryland. Elliott and daughter, Addison, received the funds in honor of wife and mother Hannah who passed in August 2023 from breast cancer.

2022

We were fortunate to raise enough money to support TWO families. This is huge for us to have accomplished in only our second year and we know Erik would be proud as we’re making the difference we originally set out to do.

The first family we gave $15,000 to was the Snesrud Family from Point of Rocks, Maryland. The funds are given in honor of Erik who passed in February 2020.

The second family that received $15,000 in 2022 was Marshall Family from Bowie, Maryland. Eric passed in January 2021 from colon cancer.

2021

We were fortunate to have raised $15,000 to give to the Snider Family in honor and memory of Kathryn. With the funds comes becoming a part of the Big Tree family. This video is of the reception where Ashley Knapp gave the funds raised by the Big Tree Memorial Fund over 2021 to Kathryn's family.