Thunderbird Challenges
Only gifts made via the givingday.ubc.ca website on April 8, 2026, are eligible for challenges. All times listed are Pacific time.
One gift per donor per cause is counted for each challenge. We reserve the right to withdraw or reallocate challenge funds to ensure alignment with this policy.
Challenge
Challenge Description
Award
Timeframe
The Thunderbirds Sport Club Challenge
The Thunderbirds Sport Club team supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 11 am-12 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
$1,000
11 am-12 pm
The Thunderbirds Varsity Challenge
The Thunderbirds Varsity team supported by the most donors who give $5 or more between 12-1 pm on April 8 will receive $1,000.
Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
$1,000
12-1 pm
The Thunderbirds Alumni Challenge
The Thunderbirds Sport Club or Varsity cause supported by the most UBC alumni who give $5+ on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
$1,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Parent Challenge
The Thunderbirds Sport Club or Varsity cause supported by the most parents of UBC students who give $5+ on April 8 will receive $1,000. Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
$1,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Sport Club Academic All-Canadian Bonus
Celebrating the 176 Academic All-Canadians from Thunderbirds Sport Clubs in 2025, the Thunderbirds Sport Club that receives the 176th donation on April 8 will receive an additional $500. Challenge Unlocked! Nordic Skiing
$500
April 8
The Thunderbirds Varsity Academic All-Canadian Bonus
Celebrating the 241 Academic All-Canadians from Thunderbirds Varsity programs in 2025, the Thunderbirds Varsity program that receives the 241st donation on April 8 will receive an additional $500. Challenge Unlocked! Women's Soccer
$500
April 8
The Thunderbirds Golf Donor Challenge
Gifts of $20+ to Thunderbirds Golf on April 8 will be matched by Jan Ashton, up to $2,000. Challenge Unlocked!
$2,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Football and Varsity Weight Room $100 Match
Gifts of $100+ to Thunderbirds Football or Varsity Weight Room on April 8 will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $5,000. Challenge Unlocked!
$5,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Women's Hockey Donor Challenge
When 10 donors give to Thunderbirds Women's Hockey on April 8, a gift of $1,000 from Donald Sturgess will be unlocked. Challenge Unlocked!
$1,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Women's Soccer Match
The first $5,000 in gifts to Thunderbirds Women's Soccer on April 8 will be matched by an anonymous donor. Challenge Unlocked!
$5,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Women's Soccer $100 Challenge
When 50 donors give $100+ to Thunderbirds Women's Soccer on April 8, a gift of $2,000 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked. Challenge Unlocked!
$2,000
April 8
The Thunderbirds Women's Soccer Parent Challenge
When 50 parents of UBC students give to Thunderbirds Women's Soccer on April 8, a gift of $2,500 from Kornfeld LLP will be unlocked. Challenge Unlocked!
$2,500
April 8
The Thunderbirds Women's Volleyball Donor Challenge
When 10 donors give to Thunderbirds Women's Volleyball on April 8, a gift of $1,500 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked. Challenge Unlocked!
$1,500
April 8
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