Challenges

Cascades Giving Day challenges offer many exciting opportunities to CLIMB to new heights! Let’s rally behind UFV Athletics student-athletes and programming to leverage matching funds and make a difference. 

To unlock matching funds, make your donation on November 5th and help create even more opportunities for students.

Challenge	Match amount	Status
Cascades Team P2P Rally Challenge (1 match available) The team with the most peer-to-peer (P2P) donations or the highest number of unique donors from their network (alumni, friends, family, etc.) at the end of the campaign will unlock a $1,000 match for their team.  ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Volleyball team	$1,000	Unlocked
50 for 50 Alumni Challenge (10 matches available) In celebration of UFV’s 50th anniversary, every alumni donation of $50 or more will receive a $50 match, up to a total of $500. Alumni can designate their gift to a specific team or fund, making an even bigger impact as we celebrate this milestone year. ✓ One $50 match to each of the 10 campaigns	$50 match up to $500	Unlocked
Family Match Challenge (3 matches available) When 5 gifts of any size are made from parents or family members to a specific campaign during Cascades Giving Day, we’ll unlock a matching gift of $250 for that campaign. ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Basketball team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Volleyball team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Soccer team	$250	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.  ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Volleyball team	$250	Unlocked
New Donor Challenge (20 matches available) Every first-time donor who makes a gift of $50 or more unlocks a $50 match. ✓ 1 match unlocked by Campus Recreation ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Basketball team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Soccer team ✓ 1 match unlocked by Strength and Conditioning ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Basketball team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Golf team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Soccer team ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Volleyball team	$50 match up to $1,000	Unlocked
Rally for the Valley Challenge (1 match available) Donation from the 50th donor living within the Fraser Valley will unlock a match of $250. Let’s see who can rally the most hometown support for the Cascades! ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Soccer team	$250	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! ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Men's Volleyball team City: Melbourne, Australia	$250	Unlocked
Top Fundraiser Challenge (1 match available) The campaign that raises the most funds by the end of the day will unlock an additional $500 for their campaign. ✓ 1 match unlocked by the Women's Basketball team	$500	Unlocked
CLIMB Values Challenge (1 match available) The team that best embodies the CLIMB values through their fundraising efforts and outreach will unlock an additional $500. Teams are encouraged to share how they are embracing these values while fundraising—whether through storytelling, teamwork, or community engagement. The team that demonstrates the most impactful and value-driven approach will earn the match. ✓ 1 match unlocked by Strength and Conditioning	$500	Unlocked