Join in on October 11-12 for the sixth annual 1946 Challenge with a gift to your CMS team and help drive the success of CMS teams and Scholar-Leader-Athletes.
Your donations to a sport go directly to that team enhance the student-athlete experience for each of CMS’ teams in areas such as out-of-state team travel, leadership development, health and wellness, equipment, training technology and much more. CMS alumni athletes, we need your help as well connecting with your former teammates about the Challenge. While a donation can be made year-round, the 1946 Challenge has become a prime opportunity to show your CMS spirit, connect with former teammates and coaches and donate to your team, all while having a friendly competition. And we know Athenas and Stags from all generations love to compete!
Your gift—of any amount—can go to any of CMS’ varsity teams, Campus Recreation, Sports Medicine, the Equipment Room, or the AD Fund for Athletic Excellence, which supports the program as a whole. Thank you for your support!
Donations to club sports can be made as well, however are done so on the CMC 1946 Challenge page.
FAQs
Q: How do I set up a matching gift or challenge?
A: For detailed instructions, learn more here.
Q: Can I split my donation between two or more sports/designations?
A: Yes, this can be done so on the checkout page when making your gift and choosing a designation. You can select up to 5 sports/designations to make a donation to. To do this, click "Give Now," add in amount and select designation, then choose "Add Additional Gift," add in amount and select designation. Repeat steps up to 5 times.
Q: Can I make a gift with Venmo?
A: Yes, Venmo is integrated into this Give Campus page. When making your donation, click "Pay With Venmo."
Q: I would like to donate to a club sport such as women's rugby, men's lacrosse, men's rugby or men's volleyball. Where do I do that?
A: Donations to club sports can be made here on the CMC 1946 Challenge page. If the sport is not listed, choose "Other" and write in the club.
Questions? - Contact Chris Watts at cwatts@cmc.edu
A huge THANK YOU to the CMS community for coming out in a big way in support of Athena and Stag Scholar-Leader-Athletes during the #1946Challenge. A record number in donors joined together for this effort!
Day 1 of the #1946Challenge leader on the Stags side in alumni donors is football w/ 36 and for the Athenas is soccer w/ 25. 1 day left to help your team surpass its 2022 alumni total to be eligible for an additional $2k.
| Want to make a big splash? Dive into the 1946 Challenge with CMS today and make a donation to support CMS Scholar-Leader-Athletes. Thank you. |
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the top-3 Athena teams and top-3 Stag teams with the most recurring donations will receive a $1k bonus. Where will your team end up on the leaderboard? Donate today and set up an annual recurring gifts and fuel your team's commitment to excellence now and the years ahead.
Stags and Athenas, step up to the plate today for CMS during the 1946 Challenge with a gift to your team. Donations to a sport make a huge difference for that program and support areas like team travel, training tools, nutrition and leadership development.
532 days ago by Chris Watts
The top-3 Athena and top-3 Stag teams with the greatest increase in alumni donors over 2022, will receive a $2k bonus at end of the Challenge. Alumni, please donate to your team today and get your former teammates to make a gift as well.
532 days ago by Chris WattsSupporters
View All Donors| Donors | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball - Men's | 47 | $17,068 |
| Volleyball - Women's | 40 | $5,936 |
| Water Polo - Women's | 35 | $9,616 |
| Track & Field - Men's | 42 | $4,430 |
| CMS Athletics (AD Fund for Athletic Excellence) | 53 | $27,825 |
| Cross Country - Men's | 39 | $7,090 |
| CMS Sports Medicine, Performance and Health | 20 | $3,094 |
| Baseball - Men's | 74 | $26,059 |
| Softball - Women's | 67 | $9,984 |
| Swimming & Diving - Men's | 55 | $16,383 |
| Cross Country - Women's | 38 | $6,532 |
| Soccer - Men's | 80 | $62,976 |
| Swimming & Diving - Women's | 54 | $18,387 |
| Water Polo - Men's | 56 | $23,235 |
| Tennis - Men's | 61 | $14,202 |
| Tennis - Women's | 75 | $24,223 |
| Basketball - Women's | 28 | $10,499 |
| Track & Field - Women's | 29 | $5,757 |
| Lacrosse - Women's | 105 | $13,725 |
| Golf - Men's | 111 | $14,566 |
| CMS Equipment Room | 5 | $103 |
| Soccer - Women's | 127 | $20,534 |
| CMS Recreation | 5 | $143 |
| Golf - Women's | 35 | $5,836 |
| Football - Men's | 123 | $44,024 |
| Alumni Donors | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track & Field - Men's | 32 | $2,893 | 29 | 110.3% |
| Basketball - Men's | 33 | $12,041 | 58 | 56.9% |
| Track & Field - Women's | 17 | $913 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Tennis - Women's | 27 | $3,161 | 22 | 122.7% |
| Water Polo - Men's | 35 | $7,174 | 31 | 112.9% |
| Baseball - Men's | 50 | $12,508 | 60 | 83.3% |
| Softball - Women's | 20 | $1,549 | 34 | 58.8% |
| Football - Men's | 76 | $14,088 | 78 | 97.4% |
| Volleyball - Women's | 15 | $1,237 | 16 | 93.8% |
| Soccer - Men's | 37 | $11,149 | 11 | 336.4% |
| Water Polo - Women's | 19 | $5,205 | 23 | 82.6% |
| Cross Country - Women's | 27 | $1,763 | 20 | 135.0% |
| Golf - Women's | 13 | $1,092 | 18 | 72.2% |
| Swimming & Diving - Women's | 29 | $3,537 | 31 | 93.5% |
| Lacrosse - Women's | 28 | $2,137 | 41 | 68.3% |
| Soccer - Women's | 49 | $5,291 | 47 | 104.3% |
| Tennis - Men's | 48 | $9,564 | 62 | 77.4% |
| Cross Country - Men's | 30 | $1,225 | 24 | 125.0% |
| Basketball - Women's | 11 | $2,129 | 17 | 64.7% |
| Golf - Men's | 29 | $7,425 | 36 | 80.6% |
| Swimming & Diving - Men's | 25 | $7,048 | 29 | 86.2% |
