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Matches and Challenges

One of the great things about Day of the Badger is that it’s as fun as it is philanthropic — thanks in part to your ability to take on challenges and meet your match. That’s right. You can amp up the fun quotient by giving to a match and watch your dollars go twice as far. Or participate in a challenge to help unlock an even larger gift. Then be sure to check out the leaderboards and root for your favorite matches and challenges. Told you it was fun.

When you make a gift to any of the milestone-based challenges below, you’ll be on the way to amplifying your impact. That’s because when a challenge’s goal is reached, additional dollars will be unlocked and go toward a desired UW passion area.

175 Social Booster

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When we receive 175 comments (all from different profiles), $175 will be unlocked for the Chancellor’s Annual Fund. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

1848 Social Booster

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When we reach 18 shares and 48 comments, $125 will be unlocked for the Great People Scholarship. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

18 shares and 48 comments were reached! The challenge was met!

Badger Spirit

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Let’s see your UW pride! One person who posts a Badger-spirited photo will be chosen at random, and $150 will be donated to the fund of that person’s choice. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

Thank you, Heather S., for supporting American Family Children’s Hospital!

Flamingo Fuel

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Tell us why you’re up so early! One random (and no doubt coffee-infused) commenter will be chosen, and $150 will be donated to the fund of that commenter’s choice. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

Thanks you, Mickey B., for choosing to support the Emergency Student Support Fund!

Instagram Story Social Booster

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For every repost of your UW story, $1 will be donated to the Emergency Student Support Fund — up to $100. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

The challenge acquired $67 for the Emergency Student Support Fund!

Most-Commented Fund

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The fund that gets the most mentions in the comments will get $150 added to it! (One comment per person, per fund.) Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

The UW Marching Band was mentioned the most! Congrats, Marching Band!

New Donor Challenge

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The three funds that receive the most gifts from first-time donors will receive the following additional gifts: $250 for the number one fund, $150 for the number two fund, and $100 for the number three fund. Courtesy of Kyle Buchmann, senior vice president of development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

New Donor Challenge Second Place

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The three funds that receive the most gifts from first-time donors will receive the following additional gifts: $250 for the number one fund, $150 for the number two fund, and $100 for the number three fund. Courtesy of Kyle Buchmann, senior vice president of development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

Second place: Gender and Women’s Studies!

New Donor Challenge Third Place

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The three funds that receive the most gifts from first-time donors will receive the following additional gifts: $250 for the number one fund, $150 for the number two fund, and $100 for the number three fund. Courtesy of Kyle Buchmann, senior vice president of development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

Third place: Limnology!

Night Owl Challenge

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Tell us why you’re up so late! One random (and probably sleepy) commenter will be chosen, and $150 will be donated to the fund of that commenter’s choice. Courtesy of Alisa Robertson, president and chief advancement officer of the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.

Challenge Results

Thank you, Anne L., for supporting the Initiative to End Alzheimer’s!

Recent Graduate Challenge

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The fund that receives the most gifts from the graduating classes of 2013 through 2023 will receive an additional $500. Courtesy of Sarah Schutt, chief alumni officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Recurring Donor Challenge

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The first 20 people who sign up for recurring gifts will unlock an additional $25 toward the fund they supported. Courtesy of Rachel Lionberg, senior vice president of development at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.