Chess Fundraiser with Moves for a Mission
August 21, 2025 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come join Moves for a Mission to help children in need, one move at a time! This fundraiser will benefit BHML’s children’s department helping to make library collections, services, and programming more accessible to children of the Boothbay Region.
The event will feature:
- 4:00—4:15 p.m. – Welcome
- 4:15 p.m. – Speech by Raza and Few Words by Boothbay Harbor Library
- 4:30—4:50 p.m. – Chess workshop by Raza
- 4:50—6:00 p.m. – Open Chess Social with Mentoring by Raza (1800 rated player)
Register for this fundraiser event through the Moves for a Mission website:
Raza Mikal Patel is 11-year-old, but has already reached an elite chess ranking. Raza, who is an 1800 rated Chess player, wanted to raise money for a charity that was in deep need by playing chess games with others attending the event for a cost. The success of this event then morphed into the deep desire to make a difference on a larger scale and to help other charities that supported children in need. Inspired by the strategic thinking and problem-solving skills chess nurtures, Raza decided to organize chess events to raise funds and awareness for children in need, combining his passion with purpose.
More about Moves for a Mission:
At Moves for a Mission, our goal is to support children in need through chess education and events. By organizing fun events, where we can play, learn and share our talents, we can spread kindness – one game at a time!
