Niner Nation Gives has ended!
Niner Nation Gives
Thank you for building Charlotte together
$
5,283,361
raised
7,634
gifts
Matches & Challenges
During Niner Nation Gives, gifts were amplified through matches, challenges, leaderboards and Bonus Bucks. Congrats to the areas that secured extra funds for their favorite areas on campus!
Please note: Each fund can only win one BONUS BUCKS challenge
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Past Events
Affiliation Leaderboard
How did Niner Nation show up during Niner Nation Gives?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumni | 1,079 |
| 2 | Faculty or Staff | 1,063 |
| 3 | Current Student | 1,058 |
| 4 | Friend | 463 |
| 5 | Parent | 313 |
| 6 | Alumni Campus Employee | 125 |
| 7 | Former Student Athlete | 115 |
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*NEW* Final 49 BONUS BUCKS
The fund that receives the most individual supporters in the last 49 minutes of Niner Nation Gives will unlock a bonus $500 gift from Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country | 54 |
| 2 | Botanical Garden Fund | 22 | |
| 3 | Greek Life Fund | 14 | |
| 4 | Charlotte Lifters Club | 13 | |
| 5 | Cato Scholarship for Education | 12 | |
| 6 | Honors College Endowed Fund | 11 | |
| 7 | Athletic Foundation Football | 8 | |
| 8 | J. Murrey Atkins Library Fund | 7 | |
| 9 | HAVK | 5 | |
| 10 | Dance Scholarship Fund | 5 | |
| 11 | College of Health and Human Services Dean's Excellence Fund | 4 | |
| 12 | Youth Programs Scholarship Fund (Camps on Campus) | 4 | |
| 13 | Half Century Society | 4 | |
| 14 | American Medical Women’s Association | 4 | |
| 15 | Music Scholarship Fund | 4 |
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*NEW* Student Emergency Fund Giving Challenge #2!
Thank you for joining David ’98 and June ’01 Jebram in supporting the Student Emergency Fund! Your generosity is providing a vital safety net for our students and helping us continue to build a stronger Niner Nation together.
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Atkins Technology Fund Challenge
SUCCESS! Your support for the Atkins Technology Fund has unlocked Atkins Board Member Gary Rautenstrauch's generous $2,000 gift. Thank you for helping us build Charlotte together!
20 / 20 Gifts
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Charlotte Athletics' Personal BEST Challenge
Niner Nation proves once again that they are the BEST by setting a personal record of 1,457 gifts in 49 hours for Athletics. Thanks to your generosity and momentum, you have unlocked an additional $5,100 from Gene & Vickie Johnson for our student athletes. GO NINERS!
1,457 / 1,457 Gifts
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STUDENT EVENT POWER HOUR!
Niner students rock! You have now doubled your impact thanks to your incredible momentum and the generosity of Gene '73 and Vickie '71 '82 Johnson!
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Provost Troyer's Beat Your Best Leaderboard!
The top three areas who have the largest percentage increase from last year will receive bonus money from Provost Troyer! The academic school, college, department or program with the largest improvement will receive $2,500. The area with the second largest improvement will receive $1,500 and the third largest improvement will receive $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | College of Computing and Informatics | +69.61% |
173
goal: 102
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| 2 | $1,500 | University College & Undergraduate Education | +61.70% |
76
goal: 47
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| 3 | $1,000 | College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences | +52.11% |
216
goal: 142
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| 4 | Atkins Library | +31.48% |
71
goal: 54
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| 5 | Charlotte Global | +21.74% |
56
goal: 46
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| 6 | College of Health and Human Services | +13.89% |
123
goal: 108
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| 7 | William States Lee College of Engineering | +11.57% |
405
goal: 363
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| 8 | Klein College of Science | +11.00% |
111
goal: 100
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| 9 | Levine Scholars Program | +0.74% |
136
goal: 135
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| 10 | School of Professional Studies | 0.00% |
58
goal: 58
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| 11 | Honors College | -5.97% |
63
goal: 67
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| 12 | Cato College of Education | -7.14% |
104
goal: 112
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| 13 | Belk College of Business | -25.11% |
170
goal: 227
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| 14 | The Graduate School | -27.87% |
44
goal: 61
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| 15 | College of Arts + Architecture | -56.95% |
65
goal: 151
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Alumni Fan Favorite BONUS BUCKS
Thank you alumni! You all build Charlotte together yesterday, today, and tomorrow. The fund with the most alumni support goes to the Belk College Alumni Scholarship, unlocking $500 in bonus bucks. Thank you for paying it forward for current students!
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Charlotte 49ers Former Student Athlete Challenge
THANK YOU, Former Student Athletes! Your support builds a stronger Charlotte every day. 100 gifts from former 49ers have unlocked Krista's generous $5,000 reward.
100 / 100 Gifts
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Student Alumni Society Giving Challenge!
GO NINER NATION! Thank you for supporting The Kempster Student Alumni Society Scholarship with your 35 gifts. Your generosity has now unlocked Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Engagement Jodi Kaplan's kind $349 gift.
35 / 35 Gifts
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Honors College Alumni & Friends Challenge
Since 2022, Honors College enrollment and staff have grown by 50%. We need your support during NNG to continue building our Honors programs to enrich the experiences of our students. The Honors College Advisory Board is challenging alumni and friends to secure 49 gifts to the Honors College Endowed fund for crucial support in 49 hours to unlock their $7,000 reward!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Greek Life Fund Challenge
Charlotte has the GREEK spirit! Thank you Niner Nation for supporting the Greek Life Fund through your incredible donations. Your gifts have unlocked Chancellor Sharon Gaber and alumnus Demond Martin '97 generous $5,000 prize. GO NINERS!
449 / 449 Gifts
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Greek Chapter Leaderboard
Hey UNC Charlotte Greeks! Let's see which Greek Organization can get the most donations during the 49 hours of Niner Nation Gives!
| Rank | Answer | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kappa Alpha Psi | 63 |
| 2 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority | 53 |
| 3 | Chi Phi | 24 |
| 4 | Zeta Phi Beta | 23 |
| 5 | Alpha Chi Omega | 21 |
| 6 | Delta Phi Lambda | 21 |
| 7 | Lambda Chi Alpha | 19 |
| 8 | Pi Kappa Phi | 17 |
| 9 | Omega Phi Beta | 14 |
| 10 | Phi Beta Sigma | 12 |
| 11 | Delta Sigma Phi | 11 |
| 12 | Delta Zeta | 9 |
| 13 | Alpha Delta Pi | 9 |
| 14 | Chi Omega | 7 |
| 15 | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity | 7 |
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Electrical & Computer Engineering Match Challenge
YOU DID IT! Your generosity has unlocked Dr. Jim Conrad's full $2,000 match for the Electrical & Computer Engineering Fund. Thank you for tripling your impact!
$2,000 MATCHED
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Civil & Environmental Engineering Match!
Thank you for joining Dr. Glenn Moglen in supporting Civil and Environmental Engineering! Your generosity is doubling the impact for our students and making a lasting difference in the department.
Completed
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Pride of Niner Nation Marching Band MATCH
Alumni couple Gene '73 and Vickie '71, '82 Johnson are matching all gifts to PNNMB 2 to 1 during Niner Nation Gives. Build Charlotte's marching band together and triple your impact NOW!
$10,000 MATCHED
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DAY 2 Charlotte 49ers Athletics MATCH!
Challenge UNLOCKED! Your generosity for our Charlotte 49ers has unlocked Robbie and Jill's full $10,000 for athletics. Thank you for doubling your impact during Niner Nation Gives!
$10,000 MATCHED
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YOU+2 Bonus Funds Drawing!
Hey NNG Ambassadors, have you completed your YOU+2 Challenge yet?! Make your gift using your unique ambassador link and encourage two other Niners to make a gift with the same link. Throughout the 49 hours, TEN You+2 Niners will have a chance to win bonus bucks to the fund of their choice. Give now to enter the drawing!
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Software & Information Systems MATCH
Thank you for joining Dr. Wang in supporting Software & Information Systems! Your generosity is making a lasting impact on SIS students and their success.
Completed
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Bionformatics Match
THANK YOU NINERS! Your gifts have now been doubled thanks to your incredible support and the generous $1,000 gift from Bioinformatics Chair Dr. Jun-Tao Guo.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Faculty/Staff Athletic Giving Match
BIG thank you to our Faculty & Staff fans for your support during Niner Nation Gives. You have unlocked Linda Swayne's generous $10,000 match!
$10,000 MATCHED
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Men's Tennis MATCH
CONGRATS! Your generosity has unlocked alumni Tony Duda '96 and Chris Moore '05 full $2,000 match for the Men's Tennis fund. Thank you for your support!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Track & Field/Cross Country Match Challenge
Thank you for doubling your impact for Track & Field and Cross Country, Niner Nation! Your support helps us build strong programs for our student athletes.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Student Emergency Fund MATCH
Thank you for doubling your impact for the Student Emergency Fund! Your gifts have unlocked a donor's generous $5,000! GO NINERS!
$5,000 MATCHED
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Student Wellness MATCH Challenge!
Thank you for your incredible support! Your gifts have unlocked Elevation Church's amazing $10,000 match donation to student needs funds: Student Emergency Fund, Jamil Niner Student Pantry, Mental Health Assistance, SAFE, and the Center for Wellness Promotion. Thank you for doubling your impact!
$10,000 MATCHED
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Cato College of Education MATCH!
Thank you for joining Dick Whitfield ’68 and Reverend Jackie Whitfield in supporting the Cato College of Education! Your support is making a transformative impact on our programs and ensuring our EduNiners have the tools they need to succeed.
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Levine Scholars Program 49ers Challenge
Thank you for joining Dr. Heather Smith in supporting the Levine Scholars Program! Your generosity is providing vital resources for our students and making a lasting impact on the success of the LSP community.
Completed
Belk College of Business Participation Challenge
Thank you for joining Paul Claiborne ’88 in supporting the Belk College of Business! Your gifts are making a difference across programs and empowering student success.
Completed
Office of Student Development & Success Challenge
Thank you for supporting Engineering's Student Development & Success! Your generosity has unlocked Dr. Courtney Smith-Orr's $1,000 prize for the fund. Go Niners!
15 / 15 Gifts
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CCoE Dean's Excellence Challenge
THANK YOU! Your support to the Cato College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund has unlocked a generous $1,149 gift from Drs. Malcom Butler and Vikki Gaskin-Butler. Thank you Niner Nation!
49 / 49 Gifts
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CHESS Alumni Challenge
Thank you for joining the CHESS Alumni Council in supporting the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences! Your generosity is providing vital support for our students and making a lasting impact across our college community.
Completed
Reynolds' Graduate School Challenge!
WE DID IT! 40 gifts in less than 49 hours have unlocked Tom Reynolds' generous $20,000 reward for the Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning. Thank you Niners!
40 / 40 Gifts
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Charlotte 49ers Kick Off Challenge!
THANK YOU NINERS! 100 gifts in the first hour and 49 minutes of NNG have unlocked Gene ‘73 & Vickie ‘71 ‘82 Johnson's $4,900 gift for the Charlotte 49ers.
100 / 100 Gifts
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Legacy Alumni Challenge
Thank you, 49er Legacies! Because of your generosity, the 49er Legacy Scholarship Endowment continues to grow and support students for generations to come. We’re so grateful for the momentum you helped build.
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ALUMNI PARTICIPATION CHALLENGE
Thank you for joining fellow alumni and the Alumni Association in supporting scholarships for Niners in need! Your generosity is empowering student success and strengthening the future of Niner Nation.
Completed
Dean Huet Si Se Puede Scholarship Challenge
THANK YOU! Your incredible support of $49+ to the Si Se Puede Scholarship has unlocked Dean Yvette Huet's generous $1,000 gift.
20 / 20 Gifts
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UTOP Challenge!
Challenge UNLOCKED! Thank you Niner Nation for your support to UTOP. Dr. Herman Thomas built UTOP 40 years ago and today it stands strong with your donations AND Dr. Thomas's generous $1,000 gift.
49 / 49 Gifts
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Charlotte Global Challenge
SUCCESS! Thank you for your support to Charlotte Global. 49 gifts have unlocked Associate Provost Joël Gallegos's kind $500 gift!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Niner Finances Challenge
CHA-CHING! 20 gifts for the Financial Literacy Fund has unlocked Charlotte staff members Brad Yeckley and Katie McMurray's generous $1,000 gift! Thank you for supporting Niner Students!
20 / 20 Gifts
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Support Charlotte's Veterans Challenge
SUCCESS! Thank you for the 15 gifts to the Veterans Services Support fund. Your support has unlocked Professor Emerita Linda Swayne's $1,500 gift. Thank you for supporting Niner Veterans!
15 / 15 Gifts
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Botanical Gardens Challenge
Thank you for joining Dean Bernadette Donovan-Merkert in supporting the Botanical Gardens! Your generosity is helping us build beautiful gardens and providing vital resources for this cherished campus treasure.
Completed
Nursing Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thank you for joining Alicia Bartosch ’05, ’06, ’25 in supporting the Nursing Alumni Scholarship! Your gifts are providing vital support for our nursing students and empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Completed
49er ACE Giving Challenge!
WOW! Alumni Campus Employees really know how to ACE a challenge! Thank you to the 49 ACEs that made a gift. Your support has unlocked a $1,000 reward to the 49er Endowed Scholarship supporting Niner student employees!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Dean Cukic Student Organization Leaderboard!
CCI Dean Bojan Cukic is calling on students and alumni to support their favorite student organization for Niner Nation Gives! The student orgs with the highest support will secure the most in matching funds from the Dean, up to $2,500. Give now to move your org up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Organization | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAVK | $1,555.00 |
| 2 | Bioinformatics Assembly of Students | $1,213.00 |
| 3 | Club for A.I Research (CAIR) | $347.00 |
| 4 | National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) | $204.00 |
| 5 | 49th Security Division | $98.00 |
| 6 | Girls Who Code | $98.00 |
| 7 | Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Student Organization | $25.00 |
| 8 | Women in Cyber Security | $5.00 |
| 9 | Association for Computing Machinery | $0.00 |
| 10 | Game Development | $0.00 |
| 11 | STARS Alliance Outreach | $0.00 |
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The BIG Student Event Challenge
We are excited to showcase our incredible student organizations at the Niner Nation Gives BIG Student Event! Get your Student Org/Club in the Top 10 on April 1st for a cash boost - the top 3 groups with the most individual donors score $500, and ranks 4 through 10 receive a bonus $250. Give now!
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Mock Trial | 44 |
| 2 | $500 | American Medical Women’s Association | 41 |
| 3 | $500 | 49er Formula SAE EV | 25 |
| 4 | $250 | Society of Women Engineers | 25 |
| 5 | $250 | Pre-Health Student Alliance | 24 |
| 6 | $250 | Black Organization Alliance Board (BOAB) | 22 |
| 7 | $250 | Lady Lifters Club | 21 |
| 8 | $250 | Charlotte Moot Club | 20 |
| 9 | $250 | EmpowerHer: Black Women in Business | 20 |
| 10 | $250 | A Moment of Magic | 17 |
| 11 | Women's Rugby Club | 17 | |
| 12 | Minorities in Sports Next | 16 | |
| 13 | Investment Club | 15 | |
| 14 | Men's Soccer Club | 14 | |
| 15 | HAVK | 13 |
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Night Owl BONUS BUCKS
Congratulations, Greek Life Fund! Your late night giving has secured $500 in bonus funds for your Greeks at Charlotte. Thank you for supporting during Niner Nation Gives!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Greek Life Fund | 7 |
| 2 | Financial Literacy (Niner Finance) | 4 | |
| 3 | HAVK | 4 | |
| 4 | Athletic Foundation Softball | 3 | |
| 5 | University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP) | 3 | |
| 6 | Society of Women Engineers | 3 | |
| 7 | Charlotte Moot Club | 3 | |
| 8 | Athletic Foundation Baseball | 2 | |
| 9 | R. Bernard Reeves Scholarship | 2 | |
| 10 | 49er Formula SAE EV | 2 | |
| 11 | Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country | 2 | |
| 12 | Charlotte Lifters Club | 2 | |
| 13 | Brothers In Medicine | 2 | |
| 14 | Nursing Alumni Scholarship Endowment | 2 | |
| 15 | Dr. Yvette M. Huet Sí Se Puede Scholarship | 2 |
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Battle of the W. S. Lee College of Engineering Boards!
Dean Robert Keynton and Executive Director of Development Adam Wassell are challenging Engineering's board members to support Niner Nation Gives. The board with the highest percent participation will unlock a $1,000 prize!
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AMBASSADOR POWER HOUR #2
Thank you ambassadors! SHOUT OUT to alumna Megan Smith '11 for generating the most gifts to unlock the 2nd Ambassador Power Hour! Bonus funds for the CHESS Sociology Fund have been secured.
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BATTLE OF THE STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Our student clubs and organizations build a better Charlotte every day. Let's see which club/org can secure the most support during Niner Nation Gives! Give to your favorite group now to move them up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Club/Organization | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mock Trial | 107 |
| 2 | Charlotte Lifters Club | 89 |
| 3 | American Medical Women’s Association | 74 |
| 4 | Investment Club | 73 |
| 5 | 49er Formula SAE IC | 64 |
| 6 | 49er Formula SAE EV | 64 |
| 7 | Society of Women Engineers | 63 |
| 8 | HAVK | 57 |
| 9 | Kempster Student Alumni Society Scholarship | 39 |
| 10 | Pre-Health Student Alliance | 38 |
| 11 | Charlotte Moot Club | 36 |
| 12 | American Society for Precision Engineering | 35 |
| 13 | Charlotte Sales Network | 31 |
| 14 | Women's Rugby Club | 29 |
| 15 | Women's Flag Football Club | 28 |
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Latin A/O Alumni Network Challenge
Calling all Niners of the Latin A/O Alumni Network! If every member of the Latin A/O Alumni Network Committee makes a gift that BUILDS the Charlotte fund most meaningful to them during Niner Nation Gives, a $1,000 reward for the UNC Charlotte Alumni Association Scholarship for Community Service will unlock.
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Dean Huet's Faculty & Staff Participation Challenge!
We're halfway through Niner Nation Gives, CHHS, and Dean Yvette Huet believes every unit can increase their participation this year. She has generously increased the reward to $800 for all departments that reach the goal. Give now before time runs out!
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Student Org Leaderboard
See how your student org stacks up!
| Rank | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49er Formula SAE IC | $6,915.54 |
| 2 | 49er Formula SAE EV | $6,116.00 |
| 3 | Investment Club | $5,882.00 |
| 4 | American Society for Precision Engineering | $2,403.00 |
| 5 | Society of Women Engineers | $2,173.00 |
| 6 | Pickleball Club | $2,031.00 |
| 7 | Ski and Snowboard Club | $2,028.00 |
| 8 | Kempster Student Alumni Society Scholarship | $1,821.00 |
| 9 | Venture Outdoor Leadership | $1,689.00 |
| 10 | Mock Trial | $1,645.00 |
| 11 | HAVK | $1,555.00 |
| 12 | Bioinformatics Assembly of Students | $1,213.00 |
| 13 | Collegiate Wind Competition (Charlotte Wind Energy Club) | $1,172.00 |
| 14 | Charlotte Lifters Club | $1,127.00 |
| 15 | Charlotte Lunabotics | $1,073.00 |
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**NEW** Student Wellness GIVING Challenge!
NINER NATION IS UNSTOPPABLE! 86 gifts to the student needs funds have unlocked Elevation Church's second contribution of $5,000! In total, we have 249 gifts for these funds and Elevation Church's incredibly generous $15,000 donations all within 49 hours! Thank you for helping us build Charlotte together :)
249 / 249 Gifts
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Performing Arts Scholarships Challenge
Niner Performing Artists UNITE! Thank you to the 49 gifts for our performing arts scholarships during the 49 hours. Your support has unlocked a generous $3,000 gift from Brent and Amy Sparks' Shared Blessings Project!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Charlotte 49er Team Leaderboard
Gene ‘73 & Vickie ‘71 ‘82 Johnson are providing $5,000 to the Charlotte 49ers Team that secures the most gifts during Niner Nation Gives. Follow the leaderboard to see which team comes out on top!
| Rank | Prize | Team | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country | 213 |
| 2 | Athletic Foundation Women's Lacrosse | 212 | |
| 3 | Athletic Foundation Cheer | 80 | |
| 4 | Athletic Foundation Softball | 78 | |
| 5 | Athletic Foundation Football | 61 | |
| 6 | Athletic Foundation Women's Soccer | 60 | |
| 7 | Athletic Foundation Men's Basketball | 55 | |
| 8 | Athletic Foundation Baseball | 52 | |
| 9 | Athletic Foundation Gold Dusters | 50 | |
| 10 | Athletic Foundation Men's Soccer | 43 | |
| 11 | Athletic Foundation Women's Basketball | 43 | |
| 12 | Athletic Foundation Volleyball | 31 | |
| 13 | Athletic Foundation Women's Golf | 25 | |
| 14 | Athletic Foundation Men's Golf | 24 | |
| 15 | Athletic Foundation Men's Tennis | 14 |
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49er Family MATCH Challenge
Thank you for joining Leslie and Jay Walden in supporting the 49er Family Fund! Your support is creating new opportunities for student success and ensuring a bright future for our entire Niner Nation family.
Completed
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Bailey's Student Emergency Fund Challenge!
Thank you, student Niners! Your generosity toward the Student Emergency Fund helped create meaningful support for students facing unexpected challenges. We’re grateful for the impact you made together.
Completed
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Charlotte 49ers Baseball MATCH
WOW NINERS! You really stepped up to the plate! Your incredible support has unlocked Proud 49er and OG baseball team member Eric Miller '82 full $10,000 match to the Baseball fund!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Women's Lacrosse Match Challenge!
CHALLENGE UNLOCKED! You have now doubled your impact to the Women's Lacrosse Fund through your incredible support and Gene '73 & Vickie '71 '82 Johnson's $5,000 gift.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
College of Computing & Informatics Fund Challenge
Thank you for joining CCI Advisory Board Member Derek Root in supporting the College of Computing and Informatics! Your gifts are providing vital resources for our students and empowering the next generation of computing leaders.
Completed
Cato College of Education Scholarship Challenge
CONGRATS! Thanks to your incredible gifts to the Cato College of Education Scholarship, a generous $1,000 gift from Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, Penny Hawkins, has unlocked. Thank you Niner Nation!
49 / 49 Gifts
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You+2 Alumni Boards and Networks!
Hey NNG Ambassadors! The Alumni Association is challenging you to achieve the most You+2 Challenge completions by your board or network using your ambassador link. The TOP 3 boards or networks with the most NNG support will unlock prizes for their funds: $1,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd place and $500 for 3rd place. Let's build Charlotte together - share with a fellow Niner now!
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Student 2:1 Match Challenge!
Niner Students, YOU DID IT! You raised $22,000 and each dollar is now matched TWO to ONE by Gene '73 and Vickie '71 '82 Johnson. Thank you Niner Students and the Johnsons for TRIPLING your impact!
$22,000 MATCHED
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Charlotte 49ers Men's Basketball Challenge
STOCK IS RISING! Your support for men's basketball has unlocked $10,000 in funds from 49er alumni and fans Melvin Watkins '77, Jobey Thomas '02, Bo Cauble '99, Bryan Delaney '03, and university leadership Beth Crigler and Jesh Humphrey. Thank you to Niner Nation for building Charlotte together!
30 / 30 Gifts
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Violence Prevention Center Challenge
Thank you for your support! Your gifts have unlocked The Violence Prevention Center's $1,000 match to the Violence Prevention Center Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Match
Ravin School of Architecture MATCH
Thank you for joining Carl and Allison Ravin in supporting the Ravin School of Architecture! Your generosity is doubling the impact for our students and empowering the next generation of architects.
Completed
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Match
Dean Boyer's CHESS Match Challenge!
Thank you for joining Dean Chris Boyer in supporting the CHESS Dean’s Excellence Fund! Your generosity is doubling the impact for our college and providing vital resources for the success of our students and faculty.
Completed
Niner Parents' Fan Favorite BONUS BUCKS!
Thank you, Niner Parents! Your gifts have unlocked $500 in bonus funds for Women's Lacrosse, helping us build Charlotte's student athletes together!
Completed
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Computer Science Match Challenge
Thank you, Computer Science lovers! Your support has unlocked Dr. Shin's full $1,000 match and continues our efforts to build strong Niner programming.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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School of Data Science Match Challenge!
WOW! Dr. Zhang's match for the School of Data Science has fully unlocked. Thank you for your support!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Class of 2026 Match Challenge
Thank you for joining Gene ’73 and Vickie ’71, ’82 Johnson in supporting the Class of 2026! Your support is making a transformative impact on our campus and helping our students make their mark on Charlotte.
Completed
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Let Me Play Match!
Thank you for your support, Niner Nation! Your gifts have unlocked Ali Lacy Sherrill's full $10,000 match for the Judy W. Rose Let Me Play fund. Thank you for supporting women's athletics!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Men's Soccer MATCH Challenge
Challenge UNLOCKED! Your gifts have unlocked Craig Brown's full $5,000 match for men's soccer. Thank you Niner Nation!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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SAS Scholarship Challenge!
CHALLENGE UNLOCKED! Your amazing support to the Student Alumni Society Scholarship has now been doubled by Andrew Bowman '25 through a generous $1,000 gift!
$1,000 MATCHED
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*NEW* Men's Soccer POWER HOUR!
SCORE! 18 gifts for Men's Soccer in just one hour has unlocked George Swygert's $5,000 prize. Thank you Niner Nation!
18 / 18 Gifts
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Geography and Earth Science Department Match!
Thank you for your gifts in support of Geography and Earth Science! You have unlocked the full $1,000 match from Michael Sandy '92.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Belk College Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thank you for joining Mark Collard ’89 in supporting the Belk College Alumni Scholarship! Your generosity is making a lasting difference for our students.
Completed
Dean Buttimer's Entrepreneurship Challenge!
Thank you for joining Dean Buttimer in supporting Niner Entrepreneurs! Your gift to the Entrepreneurship Scholarship is an investment in the next generation of innovators shaping Charlotte’s future.
Completed
Business Niners Abroad Challenge
Thank you for joining Dr. Zillante in supporting the Business Niners Abroad Scholarship! Your generosity is opening doors for students to gain valuable global perspectives.
Completed
SONAC Emergency Fund Challenge
Thank you Niner Nation! Your support for the School of Nursing Alumni Council (SONAC) Emergency Fund has unlocked a generous $1,000 gift from alumni couple Donna Shepherd '76 and Tom Shepherd '76. Thank you for supporting our Niner nursing students!
25 / 25 Gifts
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Dean Gámez Kick Off Challenge!
Thank you for supporting the CoA+A Dean's Excellence fund, Niners, and thank you to Dean José Gámez for helping us build Charlotte together!
Completed
Dean Sexton's Library Giving Challenge
GO NINERS! Thank you for supporting the Atkins Library! Your amazing spirit and donations has unlocked Dean Jill Sexton's generous $1,000 gift.
49 / 49 Gifts
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LSP ASPIRE Challenge
Niner Nation ROCKS! Your support to the Levine Scholars ASPIRE during the 49 hours is amazing! Thank you for supporting students and thank you LSP parent Dr. Gary Bawtinhimer for the $2,000 gift.
125 / 125 Gifts
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Women's Soccer Challenge!
Thank you for doubling your impact on women's soccer! The Lambert family's generous $10,000 prize has been unlocked thanks to your gifts.
20 / 20 Gifts
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GOLD Alumni Challenge!
Niners, you've struck GOLD! Thank you to the 149 alumni from the class of 2016-2026 for your incredible donations. Your support has unlocked a $2,000 reward for the Alumni Book Scholarship!
149 / 149 Donors
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Half Century Society Challenge
Thank you for joining Vail Carter ’75 and Shelia Dillon ’75 in supporting the Half-Century Society! Your gifts are helping build a stronger Charlotte and ensuring our long-standing alumni stay connected to the heart of Niner Nation.
Completed
University College & Undergraduate Education Challenge
WOW Niner Nation! All 49 gifts to support the Office of University College & Undergraduate Education has unlocked University College Dean Dr. Teres Petty's amazing $1,049 gift. THANK YOU!
49 / 49 Gifts
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Dr. Sun's MEES Challenge!
THANK YOU! Your 25 gifts to the Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science (MEES) fund has unlocked MEES Chair Dr. Ying Sun's $1,000 gift for future Charlotte Engineers!
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Bernard Reeves Scholarship Challenge
Thank you for joining Jimmy Gardner ’98 in supporting the R. Bernard Reeves Scholarship! Your support is creating new opportunities for our students and ensuring a bright future for our Niner leaders.
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Student Emergency Fund Giving Challenge
YOU DID IT! 49 gifts have unlocked the Baker's $2,000 prize for the Student Emergency Fund. Thank you for supporting Niners in Need!
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*NEW* Veterans Support Challenge #2
Challenge UNLOCKED! Thank you for supporting our Niner Veterans! Your incredible support during these 49 hours has unlocked another $1,500 gift from Dr. Swayne.
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Writing Resources Center Challenge
Niners, you are WRITE on target! Your amazing donations have unlocked a generous $5,000 prize for the Writing Resources Center Fund!
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Ritchie Belk College Staff Award Challenge
Thank you for joining a longtime member of the Belk College in supporting the Deon and Clyde Ritchie Belk College Staff Award! Your gifts are making a lasting impact on our college community and empowering the staff who support our students every day.
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Battle of the CHESS Departments!
Battle of the CHESS Departments! Which CHESS department can secure the greatest increase in participation from last Niner Nation Gives? The top 3 departments will unlock a bonus $1,000 from Dean Chris Boyer. Give now to move your department up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Prize | Department | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | African Studies Department | +100.00% |
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goal: 2
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| 2 | $1,000 | Political Science Department Fund | +87.50% |
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goal: 8
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| 3 | $1,000 | Communications Studies Department | +60.00% |
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goal: 5
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| 4 | Sociology Department Fund | +50.00% |
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goal: 10
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| 5 | Philosophy Department Fund | +50.00% |
3
goal: 2
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| 6 | Anthropology Department | +40.00% |
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goal: 5
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| 7 | Religious Studies Department Fund | 0.00% |
2
goal: 2
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| 8 | Languages, Cultures and Translation Department | -12.50% |
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goal: 8
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| 9 | English Department | -25.00% |
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goal: 8
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| 10 | Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences Department | -25.00% |
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goal: 8
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| 11 | Criminal Justice Department | -40.00% |
3
goal: 5
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| 12 | Interdisciplinary Studies | -50.00% |
2
goal: 4
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| 13 | Global Studies Fund | -50.00% |
1
goal: 2
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| 14 | History Department Fund | -66.67% |
5
goal: 15
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| 15 | Psychology Excellence Fund | -68.75% |
5
goal: 16
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Early Giving BONUS BUCKS
THANK YOU, Early Givers! Your generosity has built the foundation for a strong 49 hours of giving. The Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE Fund has secured the most support, unlocking the $1,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Levine Scholars Program ASPIRE | 27 |
| 2 | Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- unrestricted) | 24 | |
| 3 | Greek Life Fund | 24 | |
| 4 | Athletic Foundation Track & Field/Cross Country | 23 | |
| 5 | College of Health and Human Services Dean's Excellence Fund | 23 | |
| 6 | Student Emergency Fund | 20 | |
| 7 | 49er ACE Scholarship Fund | 20 | |
| 8 | Athletic Foundation Softball | 19 | |
| 9 | Jamil Niner Student Pantry | 16 | |
| 10 | Venture Outdoor Leadership | 15 | |
| 11 | CHESS Dean's Excellence Fund | 15 | |
| 12 | 49er Legacy Family Scholarship Fund | 14 | |
| 13 | Green and Gold Trailblazers Scholarship (Formerly BAC Scholarship) | 14 | |
| 14 | Youth Programs Scholarship Fund (Camps on Campus) | 14 | |
| 15 | SONAC Emergency Fund for Nursing Students | 13 |
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Early Bird BONUS BUCKS
Niner Nation thanks you, early risers! The fund with the most support this morning unlocked bonus bucks for the Athletics Foundation!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Athletic Foundation (Annual Giving- unrestricted) | 5 |
| 2 | Athletic Foundation Football | 3 | |
| 3 | Athletic Foundation Baseball | 3 | |
| 4 | Greek Life Fund | 3 | |
| 5 | Honors College Endowed Fund | 3 | |
| 6 | Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund | 2 | |
| 7 | Dr. Gregory Davis '76 Alumni Association Scholarship | 2 | |
| 8 | Athletic Foundation Men's Basketball | 2 | |
| 9 | Belk College Alumni Scholarship Fund | 2 | |
| 10 | Half Century Society | 2 | |
| 11 | Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Fund | 2 | |
| 12 | 49er Formula SAE IC | 2 | |
| 13 | Center for Leadership Science Fund | 1 | |
| 14 | Nursing Alumni Scholarship Endowment | 1 | |
| 15 | Psychology Excellence Fund | 1 |
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F/S Kick Off BONUS BUCKS
Thank you Faculty & Staff Niners! Your support has unlocked $1,000 bonus bucks for the Student Emergency Fund courtesy of University Advancement leaders, Jen Ames Stuart and Joe Bost!
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Support your favorite KCOS Academic Department!
KCOS academic departments are at the very heart of preparing students for the future, driving impactful research, and supporting the Charlotte region. Klein College of Science Dean Donovan-Merkert is challenging all faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college to support Niner Nation Gives. The department that receives the greater the increase in participation, the larger the prize! Give now to move your department up the leaderboard!
| Rank | Prize | Department | % +/- | Goal |
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| 1 | $1,500 | Chemistry Fund | +100.00% |
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goal: 3
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| 2 | $1,250 | Math and Statistics Fund | +80.00% |
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goal: 5
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| 3 | $750 | Physics Fund | 0.00% |
4
goal: 4
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| 4 | $500 | Biology Fund | -16.67% |
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goal: 6
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AMBASSADOR POWER HOUR
Layne Riggs '24 is the winner of our 1st Ambassador Power Hour by securing the most gifts from 8 to 10 p.m.! Thank you for sharing the word about Niner Nation Gives, Layne!
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AMBASSADOR POWER HOUR #3
Last call for bonus bucks, Ambassadors! The Niner Nation Gives Ambassador that generates the most gifts from 9am to 11am on April 2 will unlock a final bonus $500 from Gene '73 and Vickie '72, '81 Johnson to the fund of their choice. Let's finish NNG strong, ambassadors!
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Alumni Board of Directors Giving Challenge
Show us your Niner pride, Alumni Board of Directors! If every member of ABOD makes a gift that BUILDS the fund most meaningful to them during Niner Nation Gives, a $2,000 reward for the Alumni Scholarships for Merit unlock.
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Farthest Niner Bonus Bucks
Niner Nation really is everywhere! A gift all the way from Queensland, Australia has unlocked $500 in bonus bucks for Women's Golf. Thank you to our farthest Niner down under!
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