Challenges

Cascades Giving Day is packed with challenges that will push us all to CLIMB higher together! Every gift fuels UFV varsity teams and campus recreation programs and can unlock matching funds to keep the momentum going. Join the fun, take on the challenges, and help the Cascades reach new heights!

Every gift made on October 29th counts towards these Challenges!

Challenge	Match amount	Status
Cascades Varsity Team Rally Challenge (1 match available) The team that secures the highest number of individual donors from their network (alumni, students, friends, family, etc.) by the end of the campaign will unlock an extra $1,000. To qualify, each donation must be at least $20. ✓ Women's Volleyball team unlocked	$1,000	Unlocked
Cascades Varsity Team Top Fundraiser Challenge (1 match available) The team that raises the most dollars overall by the end of the day (October 29 at 11:59 PM PST) will unlock an additional $1,000 for their campaign. ✓ Women's Basketball team unlocked	$1,000	Unlocked
50 for 50 Alumni Challenge (20 matches available) Every alumni donation of $50 or more will receive a $50 match, up to a total of $1000. Alumni can designate their gift to a specific team or fund, making their impact go even further. ✓ 1 match $50 match to each of the 20 campaigns	$50 match up to $1,000	Unlocked
Family and Friends Match Challenge (4 matches available) When 5 gifts are made by parents, family, or friends to a specific team’s campaign during Cascades Giving Day, that team will have a chance to unlock a $250 matching gift. When donating, make sure to identify yourself as a family member or friend to be counted. ✓ Men’s Basketball team unlocked a $250 match! ✓ Women’s Basketball team unlocked a $250 match! ✓ Women’s Volleyball team unlocked a $250 match! ✓ Men's Soccer team unlocked a $250 match!	$250 each, $1,000 total	Unlocked
Cascades Countdown (1 match available) Once 250 total donations are made, a $250 match will be unlocked for the 250th donor of the day.	$250	Locked
New Donor Challenge (40 matches available) Every first-time donor who makes a gift of $25 or more unlocks a $25 match, up to $1,000. ✓ 40 matches unlocked	$25 match up to $1,000	Unlocked
Far and Wide Cascades Challenge (1 match available) Furthest donation outside of British Columbia will unlock a match of $250. Let’s see how far the Cascades spirit can travel! ✓ Women's Basketball team unlocked	$250	Unlocked
Ambassador Referral Match Challenge The top three teams or programs that secure the highest number of individual donations through ambassador referral links will unlock extra matching dollars for their campaigns: ✓ 1st place: Women's Soccer unlocked a $500 match! ✓ 2nd place: Men's Basketball unlocked a $300 match! ✓ 3rd place: Men's Golf unlocked a $200 match! ✓ Top Individual Ambassador: Hayden S. from Men's Basketball unlocked a $100 match!	$1,000 total	Unlocked
UFV Employee Match (40 matches available) Every UFV employee donation of $25 or more will receive a $25 match, up to a total of $1,000. ✓ 40 matches unlocked	$25 match up to $1,000	Unlocked
CLIMB Values Challenge (1 match available) The team that best embodies the CLIMB values through their fundraising efforts and outreach could unlock an additional $500. Nominated by the Athletics and Campus Recreation Director. ✓ Women's Soccer team unlocked	$500	Unlocked
Surprise Power Hour Match Power Hour Match for one hour only, every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Don’t miss the chance to maximize your gift during this special surprise challenge! $2,000 matching dollars available in total.	Dollar for dollar up to $2,000 max	Unlocked

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