Athletics

3,389
Donors
112% of 3,000 Donor goal
$593,273
Donated
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Matches
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Julie Trask photoJulie Trask matched $250

Matt Zanderigo photoMatt Zanderigo matched $500

An Anonymous DonorAn Anonymous Donor matched $300,000
Challenges
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Brice Pearce photoBrice Pearce gave $100

An Anonymous DonorKristine ’91 & Dave Mitchell gave $1,000

An Anonymous DonorStephen Marcotte '78 gave $1,000

An Anonymous DonorKathy Brandell-Champagne '84 gave $1,500

An Anonymous DonorDonna Lynne '74 gave $2,000

An Anonymous DonorBarbara O'Shea '73 and Paula Casey Orehek '81 & John Orehek gave $2,000

Jilliane Friel photoJilliane Friel gave $2,500

An Anonymous DonorNicole '07 & Travis Zajac gave $2,700

An Anonymous DonorBob Treadwell '79 gave $3,000

An Anonymous DonorKristine ’91 & Dave Mitchell, Lauren Calderone '96 & Ben Nevejans and Kim Osgood Schwab '93 & John '93 Schwab gave $4,000

An Anonymous DonorAnonymous gave $5,000

An Anonymous DonorJack '82 & Lindsey '83 Burns and Pat Manor '93 gave $5,000

An Anonymous DonorJennifer & David Wiley P’23 and Doug & Michele Peterson P'21 gave $7,500

An Anonymous DonorHowie Bean '78 gave $10,000

An Anonymous DonorDoug '66 & Ann Murphy gave $10,000

An Anonymous DonorColleen Bean '79 & Ceal Anderson and Anne Colton Deirmengian ’96 & Carl Deirmengian gave $15,000

An Anonymous DonorMat Goldsmith ’91 & Cheryl Guibone ’89, Mike '73 & Marilyn '73 Hickey, Kevin '91 & Emily Knarr and Glenn '94 & Bridget Stewart '96 gave $27,000

An Anonymous DonorMatt Witkos '89, Jack Sebastian '88 and Bob Phillips '76 gave $55,000
Gifts to Athletics contribute to...
The (603) Challenge 2023
12,606 Donors - $2,952,880 Donated
105%
About

Rise to the challenge during The (603) Challenge! Loyal support from Wildcat Nation provides many opportunities for our student-athletes to thrive in competition, excel in the classroom and be leaders in our community. Make a gift to your favorite team or general athletics fund between April 2 – 6 to help UNH Athletics unlock over $162,000 in underwriter funds from generous athletics donors.  

Plus, there are $300,000 in matching funds up for grabs with a match cap of $300 per person, as well as many other bonus challenges to help you maximize your support. Which team will you support?

Wherever you choose to give during The (603) Challenge, THANK YOU!!!

Bracket Challenge

Introducing the Athletics Bracket Challenge! 

This year, teams will compete in groups to earn the highest percentage increase in donor count compared to last year. The top two teams in each bracket will earn additional bonus funds thanks to the loyal generosity of supporters from the Director of Athletics Advisory Board (DAAB). Check back throughout the challenge for updated standings!

Updates
Thank you Athletics Underwriters!

Thanks to our generous Athletics Underwriters there is over $160,000 in additional bonus funds that our teams can earn during The (603) Challenge!

181 days ago by Danny Buzzell
Thank you (603) Champions!

Our Athletics (603) Champions take their support to the next level by helping spread the word and encourage former teammates, friends and family to participate in The (603) Challenge and support UNH student-athletes!

181 days ago by Danny Buzzell
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Athletics Leaderboard
SportDonorsRaised ($)Goal (Donors)%
Men's Basketball66$19,18012552.8%
Athletics Priorities21$5,0920
Athletic Scholarships10$1,0260
Athletics Equipment Room5$2070
Women's Lacrosse143$20,583100143.0%
Dorothy T. Hobbs Fund for Academic Support (Endowment)2$3500
Women's Hockey235$16,644190123.7%
Women's Cross Country/Track and Field129$12,923110117.3%
Men's Soccer360$87,621300120.0%
Women's Soccer214$21,928190112.6%
Volleyball126$10,90890140.0%
Football423$105,577400105.8%
Strength and Conditioning5$1860
Swimming and Diving305$37,655290105.2%
Skiing592$109,140500118.4%
Men's Cross Country/Track and Field153$14,170130117.7%
Wildcat Fueling Station0$00
Field Hockey153$16,366130117.7%
Men's Hockey270$65,544250108.0%
Gymnastics180$13,945160112.5%
Women's Basketball220$27,978150146.7%
Athletic Training33$2,8570

Advocates

Anonymous photo
Anonymous
matched a total of $300,000
Paul College Dean's Advisory Board and Friends photo
Paul College Dean's Advisory Board and Friends
Gave $120,000 during a Challenge!
COLA alumni and friends photo
COLA alumni and friends
Gave $110,000 during a Challenge!
Sustainability Advisory Board, Stephen Weisbuch '79G, Ali McPherson '96, Timberland Company, Kennebunk Savings Bank photo
Sustainability Advisory Board, Stephen Weisbuch '79G, Ali McPherson '96, Timberland Company, Kennebunk Savings Bank
Gave $80,000 during a Challenge!
A generous group of donors photo
A generous group of donors
Gave $57,000 during a Challenge!
Matt Witkos '89, Jack Sebastian '88 and Bob Phillips '76 photo
Matt Witkos '89, Jack Sebastian '88 and Bob Phillips '76
Gave $55,000 during a Challenge!
COLSA Development Board and Friends photo
COLSA Development Board and Friends
Gave $55,000 during a Challenge!
Sustainability Advisory Board photo
Sustainability Advisory Board
Gave $48,000 during a Challenge!
A group of generous CEPS supporters photo
A group of generous CEPS supporters
Gave $47,500 during a Challenge!
Frederick & Adele Pulitzer, Elizabeth & Kevin McGann, Angela & David Hiley, Todd & Julie Black, John Morrison '76 and Susan '85 & Michael Labrie photo
Frederick & Adele Pulitzer, Elizabeth & Kevin McGann, Angela & David Hiley, Todd & Julie Black, John Morrison '76 and Susan '85 & Michael Labrie
Gave $39,000 during a Challenge!

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