Timed challenges are back and bigger than ever! The fund with the most donors during these periods will earn additional bonus funds, making your gift go farther. All times in CST.

• Early Bird: Feb. 25-March 3 at 6 p.m., $5,000 bonus 
• Rice and Shine: March 4 from 12-8 a.m., $2,500 bonus 
• Lightning Lunch: March 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $2,500 bonus 
• Hooty Hour: March 4 from 4-6 p.m., $2,500 bonus 
• Owl's Well That Ends Well: March 4 from 9-11:59 p.m., $2,500 bonus 

Additionally, throughout the day, the $850,000 challenge will be unlocked as we reach five different donor milestones on the way to 7,000:

• Milestone #1: 1,000 total donors unlocks $50,000 

• Milestone #2: 3,500 total donors unlocks an additional $100,000 

• Milestone #3: 5,000 total donors unlocks an additional  $150,000 

• Milestone #4: 6,000 total donors unlocks an additional $250,000 

• Milestone #5: 7,000 total donors unlocks the final $300,000