University of New Hampshire Athletics
The (603) Challenge Set for April 9-13
4/5/2021 8:00:00 AM | Athletics Development
University’s annual fundraiser includes $200,000 in available matching funds
DURHAM, N.H. -- The University of New Hampshire 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, April 9 (12:00 a.m.) until Tuesday, April 13 (11:59 p.m.).Â
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
"We are really excited to kick off another year of the 603 Challenge. It's been a different year for us on campus and we are excited about the future and getting back to some normalcy in the fall. We really appreciate the support of our alumni, sponsors, fans and the entire University community, as we try to improve the student-athlete experience each season for all our Wildcat athletic programs. We cannot do this without your support and generosity. Our student-athletes have been very resilient during this time and we want to give them a world class experience and prepare them to graduate to become leaders in our communities."
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The (603) Challenge
Friday, April 9 – Tuesday, April 13
$200,000 in matching funds
$200 matching funds cap per person
www.unh.edu/603
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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
Ten Wildcat teams have been challenged by generous underwriters to reach a set donor goal. If the following sports reach their donor goal, they will earn additional funds, which were sponsored by sport specific donors. The sport specific donor goals and corresponding bonus to be earned are listed below adjacent to the sport.
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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.
CLICK HERE TO GIVE NOW
Message from Director of Athletics Marty Scarano
"We are really excited to kick off another year of the 603 Challenge. It's been a different year for us on campus and we are excited about the future and getting back to some normalcy in the fall. We really appreciate the support of our alumni, sponsors, fans and the entire University community, as we try to improve the student-athlete experience each season for all our Wildcat athletic programs. We cannot do this without your support and generosity. Our student-athletes have been very resilient during this time and we want to give them a world class experience and prepare them to graduate to become leaders in our communities."
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The (603) Challenge
Friday, April 9 – Tuesday, April 13
$200,000 in matching funds
$200 matching funds cap per person
www.unh.edu/603
Â
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
Ten Wildcat teams have been challenged by generous underwriters to reach a set donor goal. If the following sports reach their donor goal, they will earn additional funds, which were sponsored by sport specific donors. The sport specific donor goals and corresponding bonus to be earned are listed below adjacent to the sport.
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| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â UNH ATHLETICS AREA CHALLENGESÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â | |||
| Team | Bonus | Donor Goal | Donors |
| Men's Soccer | $75,000 | 275 | Jack Sebastian '88, Matt Witkos '89, Ross '98 and Kate '00 Sandler |
| Men's Soccer | $5,000 | 50 | Bob Phillips '76 & Michael Pilot '84 & Tina Sawtelle '96, '01G |
| * If men's soccer reaches 50 donors by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 9, they will earn a $5,000 bonus | |||
| Women's Basketball | $30,000 | 125 | Anonymous group of former players |
| Football | $30,000 | 300 & 625 | Stanley Kania P'19 P'25G, Doug '66 and Ann Murphy, & Ryan Day '01** |
| Men's Hockey | $15,000 | 250 | Kevin '91 and Emily Knarr & Mat Goldsmith '91 and Cheryl Guibone '89 |
| Women's Soccer | $12,500 | 180 | Anonymous group of women's soccer parents |
| Men's XCTF | $11,000 | 160 | Stephen Marcotte '78 & Andrew '85 and Nicole Johnsen |
| Skiing | $10,000 | 650 | Kathy '66 and Marty '60 Hall |
| Men's Basketball | $7,500 | 150 | Jack '82 and Lindsey '83 Burns & Patrick Manor '93 |
| Swimming and Diving | $5,000 | 300 | Rick Schavone '71 |
| Volleyball | $2,500 | 80 | Kimberly and Chris White P'24 |
Men's Soccer Area Challenge Details: If men's soccer hits 50 donors by 4:00p.m. on Friday, April 9, the program will earn a $5,000 bonus from Bob Phillips '76 & Michael '84 & Tina Sawtelle '96, '01G. If men's soccer reaches their donor goal of 275 donors during the entire challenge, Jack Sebastian '88, Matt Witkos '89, Ross '98 and Kate '00 Sandler will collectively give $75,000 to the team.
**Football Area Challenge Details: If football reaches 300 donors before any other athletic team, Ryan Day '01 will give $15,000 to the program. If Football reaches their donor goal of 625 during the entire challenge, the team will earn an additional $15,000 from Stanley Kania P'19 P'25G, Doug '66 and Ann Murphy.
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.
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Athletic gifts can be made to the following areas:
Athletic 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
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Strength & Conditioning
Swimming & Diving – Women
Volleyball
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For more information on The (603) Challenge, visit www.unh.edu/603.
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