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Past Events


Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
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Rank Department Raised
1 Student Scholarships $1,081,506.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $400,605.00
3 Athletics $237,495.00
4 Annual Fund $149,701.02
5 College of Arts & Sciences $127,555.00
Ended
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The Jesse Bernal Challenge
Only today, double your gift to the Autism Communication Center through the generosity of Eleen Vallejo and Jesse Bernal who will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,000
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Alma Mater Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the Annual Fund between 7 am and 9 am will release a $2,500 gift from Michael '77 and Terry '78 Webb, and their daughter, Gabriella Webb '12.
Completed
$1,000
Autism Acceptance Month Match
The first 30 gifts to the Autism and Communication Center between 7 am and 11 am will release a gift of $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Melvin Thompson '81.
Completed
$7,500
Brouelette Family Challenge
Unlock The Gift Between 8:00 am - 2:00 pm $7,500 will be released when the School of Management-Student Competitions receives a total of $7,500, thanks to the generosity of Jeffrey '91 and Lia Brouelette.
Completed
2
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CERF's UP!
Between 7 am and 3 pm, all gifts made to CERF will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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Community Leaders Association Student Scholarship Anonymous Match
From 8 am to 12 pm, gifts of any size to Community Leaders Association Student Scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, thanks to the donation from an Anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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Community Leaders Association Student Scholarship Logix Match
From 12 pm to 4 pm, gifts of any size to Community Leaders Association Student Scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000, thanks to the donation from LOGIX.
Completed
$1,000
Employers Challenge
Calling all employers! From 8 am to 12 pm - 10 donations of $100 will unlock a $1,000 gift from an anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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Football Match
Thanks to the generosity of Gerard Finegan, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Funding Future Leaders
$10,000 will be released when the Annual Fund receives a total of $50,000, thanks to the combined donations of the following: Shauna Vernal, The Carmel M. and John G. Whitman Foundation, and two anonymous donors.
$50,000 / $50,000 Raised
Completed
2
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Inspire Change Match
From 7am to 3pm, every gift of $100 (or more) to the Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,300, thanks to the combined generosity of Rod Gilbert, Jeff Borenstein, and Linda Baumhefner.
Completed
$1,000
International Education Challenge
From 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, 25 gifts of $25 or more to the Global Engagement Fund will unlock a $1000 gift from Ascension Lutheran Church
Completed
$1,000
Men's Basketball Challenge
$1,000 will be released when the Men's Basketball team reaches 30 gifts of $20 or more from 5p - 8p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor
Completed
$500
Men's Golf Challenge
$500 will be released when the Men's Golf team receives 25 gifts from 5p - 8p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of Brodie Munro.
Completed
2
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Men's Volleyball Match
All gifts received for Men's Volleyball on Cares Day from noon until 5pm will be matched dollar for dollar up to $4,500, thanks to the generosity of Dawson and Rachel Crawford.
Completed
2
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Paris K. Kallas Football Challenge
All gifts received for Football on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Paris Kallas.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$7,000
Regents Equity and Inclusion Challenge
From 8 am to noon, 50 gifts of $50 or more will unlock $7,000 in combined donations from Regents Arnold Gutierrez and Rod Gilbert
Completed
$3,000
RISE High Challenge
From 8 am to noon, 25 gifts of $50 or more will unlock $3,000 from Regent Arnold Gutierrez.
Completed
$50,000
Stand with Asian Students Challenge
From 7 am to 7 pm, 50 gifts of $100 or more to the Asian Student Scholarship Fund will unlock $50,000 in scholarships due to the generous donation of Felix Wang.
Completed
$1,000
Student Equity and Inclusion Challenge
From 8 am to noon, 10 Gifts of $50 or more will unlock $1,000 gift from an anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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The Arndt Family Match
In honor of Michael Arndt's forty-one-years of service as Professor of Theatre Arts at Cal Lutheran, the Arndt family created a scholarship to support Theatre Major students through the Michael J. Arndt Family Visual and Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship Fund. Your donation to this fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000, thanks to the Michael J. Arndt and Vicki Arndt Family's generosity.
Completed
$2,500
The Emergency Support Fund Challenge
From 7 am to 11 am, the first 25 gifts to the Emergency Support Fund will release a $2,500 match from two anonymous donors
Completed
2
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The Jim and Kimberly Overton Match
Thanks to the generosity of Jim and Kimberly Overton, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $45,500 to the 2024 Europe Choir Tour.
Completed
2
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The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company Board Match
Only today, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,750 by the generosity of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company Board.
Completed
$5,000
The Pay it Forward Alumni Match
Cal Lutheran alumnus, Made in Italy restaurant owner Antonio Sessa ’15 hopes to inspire others to make donations to support international student scholarships. He has pledged a $5,000 donation when 15 donors make gifts of $150 or more, between 9 am and 3 pm, to the Freedom to Learn International Student Scholarship Fund. “ My experiences as an international student at Cal Lutheran changed my life and helped me to open my business. It feels good to be able to help other students like me who could really use the support. ” -Antonio Sessa
Completed
$37,000
The Regents Challenge
$37,000 will be released when the Annual Fund reaches a total of $100,000, thanks to the generosity of Rod Gilbert, Anne Hill, Carrie and Bruce Nebens, and The Binsley Foundation.
Completed
$1,000
The TRIO Upward Bound Challenge
20 gifts of $50 or more will release $1,000 from an anonymous donor.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$500
Women's Golf Challenge
$500 will be released when the Women's Golf team receives 25 gifts from 5p - 8p on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of Brodie Munro.
Completed
$1,000
Women's Lacrosse Challenge
$1,000 will be released when the Women's Lacrosse team reaches 30 donors on Cares Day, thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
2
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Women's Tennis Match
All gifts received for Women's Tennis from 2p - 6p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,000, thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
World Autism Acceptance Month Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of The Binsley Family Foundation and two Anonymous donors, a gift of $2,000 will be released when 50 donors make a gift to the Autism and Communication Center.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Athletics Leaderboard
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Rank Department Raised
1 Football $40,435.00
2 Men's Basketball $25,450.00
3 Baseball $22,390.00
4 Women's Soccer $18,150.00
5 Men's Golf $15,910.00
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5th Quarter Football Match
Thanks to the generosity of The 5th Quarter Football Club, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000.
Completed
2
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Women's Softball Match
All gifts received for Women's Softball on Cares Day from 5p -9p will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor
Completed
2
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Athletic Performance & Wellness Match
All gifts received for Athletic Performance & Wellness from 2p - 6p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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Bridging the Gap Match
From 6 pm to 10 pm, gifts of any size to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, thanks to the combined donations from the following: Jim and Karol Quiring, Adrienne S. and Martin D. ""Buzz"" Rodgers, and Patricia Nazar and Stephen Wlodarski.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Cardenas Law Group Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of the Caredenas Law Group, Women's Soccer will unlock an additional $1,000 when it receives 30 gifts from 5p -8p on Cares Day.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
2
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Challenge for Climate Change
Your gift with be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to the generosity of a group of donors, up to $6,444 in total gifts to the Center for Climate Justice & Faith.
Completed
2
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Community Leaders Association Student Scholarship Board Match
From 4 pm to 7 pm, gifts of any size to Community Leaders Association Student Scholarships will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,600, thanks to the combined donations from the Community Leaders Association Board Members.
Completed
$8,100
Couples of Cal Lu Challenge
$8,100 will be released if the Annual Fund receives $8,100 between Noon-5:00 PM, thanks to the combined generosity of the following Cal Lu alumni couples: Ann and Dave Watson, and The Rev. Mark Marius and Heidi Morton.
$8,100 / $8,100 Raised
Completed
2
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Expanding Student Opportunities
Thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor, your donations to the People(s) of Color Graduate Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$5,500
Friends of the Annual Fund Challenge
If the Annual Fund receives 55 gifts of $55 or more, it will unlock a $5,500 gift made possible by the generosity of Don and Patty Shemenske.
55 / 55 Gifts
Completed
$1,000,000
Heart of Gold Challenge
The whole Cal Lutheran community is grateful for the extraordinary generosity of an alumna from the Class of '78. When the Annual Fund receives 100 gifts of $100 or more during the next 24-hours, a very generous seven-figure estate gift that supports student scholarships will be released.
Completed
2
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Inspiring Faculty Recognition
A Cal Lutheran graduate and spouse have made a $350,000 gift to support a new “Faculty Fellows” program conceived by President Varlotta to recognize outstanding faculty who are making a difference in the lives of their students and the university. The program will launch in the 2023-24 academic year. To inspire others to contribute to this initiative, the donors have earmarked their $350,000 as seed money to be used in a dollar-for-dollar match to support this important cause.
Completed
$5,000
Karsten and Kirsten Lundring Choir Challenge
When we reach 50 donors to support the 2024 Europe Choir Tour, a $5,000 gift will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of Cal Lu Legacy Family Karsten and Kirsten Lundring.
Completed
2
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Men's Basketball Match
All gifts received for Men's Basketball from 10a - 3p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $7,000, thanks to the generosity of Hofer & Associates Wealth Management and Jim Huchthausen.
Completed
2
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Men's Golf Match
All gifts received for Men's Golf from 9a - 2p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,000, thanks to the generosity of Gary & Karen Lindgren
Completed
$1,000
Musicality Challenge
When 30 donors make a gift to the 2024 European Choir Tour, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
Completed
$3,000
Participation is Key Challenge
When the Annual Fund receives a total of 100 gifts of any amount, it will release a wonderful gift of $3,000, thanks to the generosity of Barry '65 and Anne-Marie Wohrle, and Rebecca O'Hearn.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
2
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Regents PLTS Seminary Fund Challenge
Your gift with be matched dollar for dollar, thanks to the generosity of a group of donors, up to $12,000 in total gifts to the Seminary Fund.
Completed
$1,000
Scholars for Dollars
From noon to 5 pm, 20 gifts of $25 or more will release $1,000 from Mary Boyce to the Final Stretch Scholarship Fund
Completed
$15,000
Strategic Impact Challenge
From 8 am to noon, 20 gifts of $150 or more to the Presidential Strategic Initiatives Fund will unlock a combined donation of $15,000 from Rod Gilbert and Susie Lundeen-Smuck and Steve Smuck.
Completed
$5,000
Support Cal Lu Students Challenge
Due to the generosity of George and Leanne Nielson, from 7 am to 8 pm, 25 gifts of $50 or more will unlock $5,000 for the Emergency Support Scholarship
Completed
2
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The Deans Challenge
Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,500 thanks to the generosity of GSOE Dean Mike Hillis and two Anonymous donors.
Completed
2
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The Gupta Family Match
Thanks to the generosity of the Gupta Family, your gift to the Autism and Communication Center will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000.
Completed
$3,000
The King Lear Challenge
When the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company receives 30 gifts of $100 and above, a $3,000 gift will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of an Anonymous donor.
Completed
2
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Match
Thanks to the generosity of Milt and Debbie Valera, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 to the Presidential Strategic Initiatives Fund.
Completed
2
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The Preston & Nicole Geeting '02 Match
Thanks to the generous support of Preston & Nicole Geeting '02, your donations to the School of Management Greatest Need will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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The Theobald Family Match
In honor of the memory of Karen Theobald, Tyler Theobald created a scholarship bearing his mother's name. Your gift to support student teachers through the Karen Theobald Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000, thanks to the Theobald Family's generosity.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
Victory Lap Challenge
If the Victory Club receives 40 gifts of $50 or more between 8 am and 12 pm, it will unlock a $2,000 gift made possible by Jim and Karol Quiring.
Completed
2
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Women's Golf Match
All gifts received for Women's Golf from 9a - 2p on Cares Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $6,000, thanks to the generosity of Gary & Karen Lindgren.
Completed
2
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Women's Soccer Match
Gifts of any size to Women's Soccer between 9a - 2p will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $3,000, thanks to the combined donations from the following: Chris Fahey, Tony Evenson and Mel Katz
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Women's Volleyball Match
All gifts received for Women's Volleyball on Cares Day from Noon - 5p will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,620, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Completed
$1,000
You Belong Here Gift Challenge
The first 30 gifts to the DREAMers Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift thanks to the generosity of Linda & Peter Baumhefner and an Anonymous donor.
Completed