Get in the game: Support Laurier varsity teams in the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge now through April 2

March 31, 2025

On Wednesday, April 2, Wilfrid Laurier University varsity teams are going head to head in the 24-hour Golden Hawks Giving Challenge and they need you on the team!

Student-athletes are competing to reach their donor count and fundraising targets before the buzzer goes at 11:59 p.m. on April 2. Every dollar – and every donor – helps your team get closer to achieving its goals.

“Your participation in the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge will provide essential support for varsity teams,” says Kate McCrae Bristol, director of Athletics and Recreation at Laurier. “Their annual fundraising is often used for additional coaching, exhibition and pre-season travel, investments in strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic therapy, specialized equipment and much more."

As part of the challenge, there is $10,000 in additional funds available for teams to win. With eight challenges for teams to compete in, donors determine which teams qualify for the additional funds. Donate now to put your team in the running for the Warm-Up Challenge – all teams who receive a donation before April 2 will have a chance to win a $500 prize.

Check the team leaderboards on April 2 to track results in real time!

The more people who know about the challenge, the more significant the impact will be. Please help amplify the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge on social media and within your networks – likes, shares, reposts and positive comments all help extend our reach.

Your support will have a direct and positive impact on student-athletes, giving them the support and resources they need to succeed in the classroom and soar above the competition.

Will you take the challenge? Visit the Golden Hawks Giving Challenge web page for more details.