HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) — The University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Athletics is asking for your support.
Its annual fundraiser, the Vulcan Challenge, is a month-long fundraiser running from Sept. 16 to Oct. 16.
The challenge provides funding for scholarships, training resources, travel and other essential needs to help UH Hilo’s 12 NCAA Division II teams.
“Our student-athletes continue to inspire us with their accomplishments, but we cannot achieve these results without community support,” said Patrick Guillen, UH Hilo Athletics Director. “Every gift to the Vulcan Challenge helps us develop the next generation of Ambassadors of Aloha, students who represent Hawai‘i Island and our state with pride.”
KTA Super Stores and the Taniguchi ‘ohana are showing their support of the challenge by matching the first $25,000 in gifts.
They are joined by a $5,000 challenge gift from Charlie and Barbara Umamoto, along with a $13,000 matching gift from the Vulcan Booster Club.
“When you give to the Vulcan Challenge, you’re helping us compete at our best, travel to represent Hawai‘i and earn the education that sets us up for life,” said Imani Lee, President of the UH Hilo Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. “Your support means we can continue to represent Hawai‘i Island with pride and aloha on every field, court and course.”
Vulcan student-athletes achieved a 3.32 overall cumulative GPA, the highest in program history.
To make a donation to the Vulcan Challenge, visit the Vulcan Challenge website.