University of New Hampshire Athletics
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UNH Athletics Launches "Support the Roar" Campaign
11/16/2020 6:00:00 PM | General
Initiative designed to help during unprecedented financial challenges
DURHAM, N.H. – UNH Director of Athletics Marty Scarano announced Monday the launch of the Support the Roar fundraising campaign designed to help UNH Athletics navigate the unprecedented financial challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to assist Wildcat student-athletes in their continued pursuit of academic and athletic excellence while encouraging them to become leaders in their communities.
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"Like many across our nation, our athletics department has suffered incredible financial fallout due to COVID," Scarano said. "To date, we've incurred a $6-million annual loss in revenue comprised of NCAA distributions, sponsorships, ticket revenue, donations and much more."
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"Like many across our nation, our athletics department has suffered incredible financial fallout due to COVID," Scarano said. "To date, we've incurred a $6-million annual loss in revenue comprised of NCAA distributions, sponsorships, ticket revenue, donations and much more."
The Support the Roar campaign, the top priority of UNH Athletics Development, begins as UNH prepares to return to competition with no spectators permitted at home events. Fans and supporters can participate in a variety of ways to greatly benefit student-athletes.
The new 'Cats Cutout option ($50) enables fans to virtually place themselves in the seats at the Whittemore Center in cardboard-cutout form for UNH men's and women's hockey games during the 2020-21 season. The 'Cats Cutout will assist UNH student-athletes economically and help create home-ice advantage for the Wildcats.
Donations can be made to any area of athletics, whether to a specific team or a general athletics initiative. Any and all gifts will go to immediate use and allow UNH Athletics to preserve its standard of excellence during difficult fiscal times.
"Support the Roar is your chance to exhibit your passion for UNH Athletics and to underwrite your favorite program," Scarano added. "We need your help now more than ever."
The new 'Cats Cutout option ($50) enables fans to virtually place themselves in the seats at the Whittemore Center in cardboard-cutout form for UNH men's and women's hockey games during the 2020-21 season. The 'Cats Cutout will assist UNH student-athletes economically and help create home-ice advantage for the Wildcats.
Donations can be made to any area of athletics, whether to a specific team or a general athletics initiative. Any and all gifts will go to immediate use and allow UNH Athletics to preserve its standard of excellence during difficult fiscal times.
"Support the Roar is your chance to exhibit your passion for UNH Athletics and to underwrite your favorite program," Scarano added. "We need your help now more than ever."
Fans are encouraged to show their roar by sharing a quote, a favorite athletics photo, or a short video clip explaining their love and passion for the Wildcats HERE and tagging UNH Athletics social media platforms with the hashtag #SupportTheRoar.
Areas of focus include player safety measures, academic support, nutrition, athletic training and strength & conditioning.
To learn more about the Support the Roar campaign, visit www.unhwildcats.com/supporttheroar or reach out directly to Danny Buzzell '12, Annual Giving Officer, Athletics, at Daniel.buzzell@unh.edu.
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