Buff & Blue Fund Challenge 2023

$463,661
Donated
309% of $150,000 goal
1,732
Donors
This campaign ended on June 16, 2026, but you can still make a gift to George Washington University by clicking here!
About

Buff & Blue Fund Challenge 2023

As we kick off the 2023 - 24 school year, we're asking for your support to help cover our student-athletes' scholarship costs, travel, nutrition, academic support, and the overall investment necessary to compete for championships. You can make a gift to your favorite team, the Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund, or the Buff & Blue Fund.


To increase your team’s chances of winning, spread the word and advocate for your sport. Results for the Highest Alumni Athlete Participation Rate will be posted daily on gwsports.com

How to become an advocate?

Step 1: Sign Up - Click “Sign Up” in the top right corner of the screen or from the advocate tab.

Step 2: Share - Once you’ve logged in, you can use the sharing buttons and links that appear next to the video and/or on the advocacy dashboard at the bottom of the page. - Share your link via social media, email, and/or text. Every share, click, and gift generated from your unique link automatically tracks your influence as an advocate. You can also set up a matching donation or a challenge gift.

Step 3: Share a Little More - Create a plea video (accessed on the advocacy dashboard) to tell your peers and friends about this campaign.

Updates
🏅Lead Your Team to Victory on #GWGivingDay!

Hello Buff and Blue Fund Challenge Donor,

The George Washington University Athletics community came out in force for the Buff and Blue Fund Challenge last fall, and we have an opportunity to raise our student-athletes even higher today for #GWGivingDay! 

WE HAVE LESS THAN 1 HOUR LEFT

Join GW Revolutionaries across the world and help your team lead the competition–make your gift today. Raise High!

If you already made your Giving Day gift, thank you for your support of GW. 

810 days ago by Daniel Burgner
Thank you!

We are truly amazed by the tremendous support we've had from our GW community! We have raised more than $460,000 from over 1,700 alumni, families, and friends, which are record highs for our Challenge. Your loyalty and generosity to our programs and student-athletes is truly second to none. 

Here are our 2023 winners in all four categories


Thank you all so much and, Raise High!

977 days ago by The George Washington University
Thank you!

We are truly amazed by the tremendous support we've had from our GW community! We have raised more than $460,000 from over 1,700 alumni, families, and friends, which are record highs for our Challenge. Your loyalty and generosity to our programs and student-athletes is truly second to none. 

Here are our 2023 winners in all four categories


Thank you all so much and, Raise High!

977 days ago by The George Washington University
Hear from Jakob Coombes ‘20 on why he gives back to GW Athletics.

991 days ago by The George Washington University
Hear from Nefertiti Roy Anderson ‘13 on why she gives back to GW Athletics.

991 days ago by The George Washington University
The clock is ticking! Help your team climb to the top of the leaderboard!

Today is the last day to support your GW team during the Buff & Blue Challenge! Watch the last BBFC update video here go.gwu.edu/bbfc2023 . Give now and help get your favorite team across the finish line!  #BBFC23

991 days ago by The George Washington University
Cheer on for Men’s Soccer! #RaiseHigh


993 days ago by The George Washington University
​​​Your gift during the Buff & Blue Fund Challenge has a profound impact on GW and our student-athlete.

Watch the Buff & Blue Challenge update video to hear from Jen Montgomery, Director of Development for Athletics, on how you can help raise our athletic program higher. #BBFC23

go.gwu.edu/bbfc2023


993 days ago by The George Washington University
Women's Swimming and Diving Alumna and Athletics Advisory Council Chair Denise Dombay '88, Shares Why She Gives to GW Athletics.

994 days ago by The George Washington University
Women's Basketball Alumna Cami Tapias '18, Sharing Why She Gives Back to GW Athletics.

995 days ago by The George Washington University
The Buff & Blue Fund Challenge is still going strong!

Watch the sports center video update, featuring student-athlete Dara Reyblat, a junior on the Women’s Swiming & Diving team.  #BBFC23 

go.gwu.edu/bbfc2023 

998 days ago by The George Washington University
Cheer on for GW Lacrosse!

Help the team reach its goal. Every dollar raised supports our student-athletes with travel and nutrition costs, provides academic support, and helps them compete for championships. Go GW Lacrosse! 


998 days ago by The George Washington University
Why I Give to GW Athletics; Women's Soccer Alumni-Athlete Lea Ann Thurman '93

999 days ago by The George Washington University
BBFC is Live!

Bring home the win for your GW sports team. Make a gift in support of student-athletes.

1000 days ago by The George Washington University
Donor Maps
CATEGORY 1: MOST DONORS 🙋‍♂️ Who is in the lead right now?
SportDonorsRaised ($)
Women's Swimming & Diving63$9,953
Men's Basketball51$31,139
Women's Tennis36$3,245
Men's Golf11$5,885
Women's Basketball46$19,898
Men's Swimming & Diving44$5,964
Women's Soccer63$36,023
Women's Volleyball62$19,213
Men's Soccer47$21,125
Women's Cross Country & Track52$4,765
Men's Cross Country & Track48$4,315
Softball94$10,710
Women's Rowing295$21,347
Baseball143$80,010
Women's Lacrosse126$15,369
Men's Water Polo156$39,394
Women's Gymnastics274$76,178
Spirit Program5$150
CATEGORY 2: MOST DOLLARS RAISED 💲Who is in the lead right now?
SportDonorsRaised ($)
Women's Swimming & Diving63$9,953
Women's Lacrosse126$15,369
Softball94$10,710
Baseball143$80,010
Women's Basketball46$19,898
Men's Golf11$5,885
Men's Swimming & Diving44$5,964
Women's Tennis36$3,245
Women's Cross Country & Track52$4,765
Men's Soccer47$21,125
Women's Volleyball62$19,213
Men's Cross Country & Track48$4,315
Women's Soccer63$36,023
Men's Basketball51$31,139
Women's Gymnastics274$76,178
Women's Rowing295$21,347
Men's Water Polo156$39,394
Spirit Program5$150
CATEGORY 3: MOST IMPROVED ON TOTAL DONORS FROM LAST YEAR 📈Who is in the lead right now?
SportDonorsRaised ($)%
Women's Soccer63$36,023121.2%
Men's Cross Country & Track48$4,315111.6%
Women's Cross Country & Track52$4,765208.0%
Men's Golf11$5,88555.0%
Men's Basketball51$31,139154.5%
Women's Tennis36$3,245240.0%
Women's Swimming & Diving63$9,953116.7%
Women's Volleyball62$19,213200.0%
Women's Lacrosse126$15,369350.0%
Women's Gymnastics274$76,178148.9%
Men's Soccer47$21,12590.4%
Women's Basketball46$19,898164.3%
Men's Swimming & Diving44$5,964125.7%
Women's Rowing295$21,347295.0%
Men's Water Polo156$39,39486.2%
Softball94$10,710254.1%
Baseball143$80,01068.4%
Spirit Program5$150250.0%
HIGHEST FORMER STUDENT-ATHLETE PARTICIPATION RATE👩‍🎓 See who is in the lead!
SportDonorsRaised ($)Goal (Donors)%
Softball16$1,3809516.8%
Women's Volleyball27$6,47017415.5%
Baseball44$28,38238711.4%
Men's Cross Country & Track19$2,19710218.6%
Men's Basketball12$20,4302375.1%
Women's Rowing39$4,8585397.2%
Women's Cross Country & Track9$3,0951297.0%
Men's Soccer21$13,3752957.1%
Men's Swimming & Diving12$2,5551946.2%
Women's Soccer36$7,19828812.5%
Women's Lacrosse27$2,15215417.5%
Women's Basketball10$6,4751885.3%
Women's Swimming & Diving16$4,6252486.5%
Women's Tennis6$6601573.8%
Women's Gymnastics107$61,72515270.4%
Spirit Program1$202710.4%
Men's Water Polo130$32,24816081.3%
Men's Golf3$1,8881502.0%
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Suitcase icon6%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon12%Friends
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Advocates

Denise Dombay

Generated 154 clicks and 38 gifts, totaling $33,376
Gave $500 during a Challenge!

The Prentice Family

Offered a $25,000 match

Community Advocates

Generated 851 clicks and 117 gifts, totaling $10,942

Colleen McCaffrey

Generated 850 clicks and 78 gifts, totaling $6,420

Jack Edlow

Offered a $5,600 match

Chrissy Schoonmaker

Generated 1029 clicks and 46 gifts, totaling $3,900

Angela Hatfield

Generated 139 clicks and 17 gifts, totaling $1,010

Tyler Cavanaugh

Offered a $1,000 match

Suzanne P. Dannheim, Class of 2020

Generated 2 clicks
Gave $1,000 during a Challenge!

Rotay Joelle

Offered a $1,000 match