The (603) Challenge Set for Friday, May 29 - Wednesday, June 3

DURHAM, N.H.– The UNH Department of Athletics is encouraging alumni, fans and all Wildcat supporters to take part in The (603) Challenge, UNH's annual online fundraising campaign, from Friday, May 29 (12:00 a.m.) until Wednesday, June 3 (11:59 p.m.).

The (603) Challenge offers alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends the chance to make a gift to their favorite areas across UNH. Thanks to a group of generous underwriters, the challenge features $200,000 in matching funds, which allows donors the chance to double their donation, up to $200 per person. Matching funds will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are depleted.

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Message from Director of Athletics Marty Scarano
"It goes unsaid that we are living in uncertain and challenging times. All of us at UNH hope that you and yours are safe and healthy. The COVID pandemic has altered intercollegiate athletics across the nation, not only in this short term, but no doubt for years to come. Our budgetary impact was, and continues to be, very significant. We realize everyone is anxious about finances, but we hope that if you are capable of making a contribution --even a small one-- to The (603) Challenge it will make an enormous difference for our programs. We have lost or had to cut many resources that supported our student-athletes, and I assure you that your gift will go directly back to the athletes to help replace those lost resources. Simply said, we need you now more than ever before. Thank you for all your support, stay safe and we sincerely hope to see you soon. "

The (603) Challenge
Friday, May 29 – Wednesday, June 3
$200,000 in matching funds
$200 match cap per person
www.unh.edu/603

Bonus Challenges
The (603) Challenge also features additional challenges that provide supporters the chance to maximize their contribution to their favorite area. Details and rules for bonus challenges will be revealed on The (603) Challenge homepage.

Area Challenges
Seven athletic teams feature Unit Challenges with additional sport-specific bonus funds. The following sports will unlock additional funds if they reach their donor goals:

Field Hockey: If field hockey hits its goal of 120 online donors, it will unlock an additional $5,000 to the program from Stacy R. Fimple '96.
Football: If football hits its goal of 300 online donors, it will unlock an additional $10,000 to the program from Stan Kania.
Men's Basketball: If men's basketball hits its goal of 100 unique online donors, it will unlock an additional $10,000 to the program from Coach Bill Herrion and Jack Burns '82.
Men's Cross Country/Track & Field: If men's cross country/track & field hits its goal of 80 online donors, it will unlock an additional $5,000 to the program from Stephen Marcotte '78.
Men's Hockey: If men's hockey hits its goal of 175 online donors, it will unlock an additional $15,000 to the program from Mat Goldsmith '91 and Cheryl Guibone '89, and Kevin '91 and Emily Knarr.
Men's Soccer: If men's soccer hits its goal of 200 unique online donors, it will unlock an additional $50,000 from Jack Sebastian '88 and Matt Witkos '89.
Swimming & Diving: If swimming & diving hits its goal of 225 unique online donors, it will unlock an additional $5,000 from Rick Schavone '71.
Women's Lacrosse: If women's lacrosse hits its goal of 150 unique online donors, it will unlock an additional $5,000 from an anonymous women's lacrosse alum.
Women's Soccer: If women's soccer hits its goal of 150 unique online donors, it will unlock an additional $5,000 from David Wiley and Doug Peterson.

Donations must be made online and can be earmarked to any area or program across the University of New Hampshire. Athletic gifts can be allocated for specific sports, academic support, scholarships, strength and conditioning, or they can be distributed to the projects that have been identified as the athletic directors' priorities. Gifts made to athletics provide resources for coaches and staff to invest in the academic and athletic success of UNH student-athletes.

Athletic gifts can be made to the following areas:
Academic Support
Athletic Directors' Priorities
Athletic Scholarships
Athletic Training
Basketball - Men
Basketball - Women
Cheerleading
Cross Country/Track & Field - Men
Cross Country/Track & Field - Women
Equipment Room
Field Hockey
Football
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey - Men
Ice Hockey - Women
Lacrosse - Women
Skiing - Men & Women
Soccer - Men
Soccer - Women
Strength & Conditioning
Swimming & Diving - Women
Volleyball

For more information on The (603) Challenge, visit www.unh.edu/603.

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