Name: Major Samuel J. Mantel Fund
Start: 2025-02-28T00:00:00-0500
End: 2025-04-09T23:59:00-0400
Location: UC Day of Giving

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Major Samuel J. Mantel Fund

The University of Cincinnati has proudly served our nations heroes and dependents since our inception in 1819. The Office of Veterans Programs & Services was founded to ensure that all individuals associated with the military that chose UC would have a seamless transition from the Armed Forces to college.

Gifts to the Major Samuel J. Mantel Fund will support the Veterans Programs & Services at UC.

Why Mark and Leslie Bricker created the Mantel Fund:
"Sam Mantel was my boss when I was a teaching assistant in the UC College of Business during the 1976-77 academic year. I was very fortunate to be mentored by Sam. He was a great teacher who cared deeply about his students. Sam also served his country as a decorated fighter pilot in both World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded both the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Leslie and I are very excited to be able to remember Sam by creating a fund to help student veterans. Our veterans do so much to safeguard our freedoms and it is good to help them as they transition from military to civilian life."

UC and UC Health employees can give via payroll deduction today.

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Fund Leaderboard Challenge - Most Gifts

The top three funds with the most gifts at noon on April 9 will receive additional funds. 1st Place - $1,500 2nd Place - $750 3rd Place - $500

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,500	The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	163
2	$750	Bearcats Pantry	121
3	$500	Athletics Impact Fund	109
4		IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund	95
5		Mary Beth Debs PW Fund	94
6		UC Fund for CEAS	92
7		UC Fund for Scholarships	89
8		UC Fund for Business	82
9		UC Fund for CECH	79
10		Cheerleading Development Fund	68
11		UC Fund for Arts & Scienes	67
12		UC Fund for Nursing	49
13		Cincinnati Hillel Fund	41
14		University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine	40
15		The University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund	36

Ended

Success!

Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)

Congrats to Crosley O'Hearn (class of 2015) who won the Young Alumni Challenge! An additional $500 will be awarded to the International Business Study Abroad Scholarship Fund. Be on the look for some UC swag headed your way in the coming weeks.

Completed

$750

Parents Challenge

When 100 parents make a gift, $750 is unlocked to the University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund.

100 / 100 Gifts

Completed

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Bearcat for Life Challenge (Tuesday 2-3 p.m.)

The Bearcat for Life Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund. The fund will receive an award of $1,000.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	24
2		Mary Beth Debs PW Fund	12
3		Athletics Impact Fund	10
4		Bearcats Pantry	10
5		CEAS Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund	7
6		Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund	6
7		Cheerleading Development Fund	6
8		The Darlene H. Carter UCAA Scholarship Fund	4
9		Dance Team Development Fund	4
10		Bearcats Mascot Fund	4
11		IDD Education Center Fund	3
12		International Business Study Abroad Scholarship Fund	3
13		The University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund	3
14		UC Fund for Scholarships	3
15		CCM Scholarship Fund	2

Ended

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All-Nighter Challenge (Tuesday 10 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.)

The IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund will receive an award of $1,000 for winning the All-Nighter Challenge.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund	27
2		The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	21
3		Cheerleading Development Fund	12
4		Athletics Impact Fund	11
5		Cincinnati Hillel Fund	5
6		Bearcats Pantry	3
7		The University of Cincinnati Student Emergency Fund	3
8		IDD Education Center Fund	2
9		CECH Scholarship Fund	2
10		Dance Team Development Fund	2
11		UC Fund for Arts & Scienes	1
12		Baseball Development Fund	1
13		CEAS Dean’s Discretionary Fund	1
14		CEAS Scholarship Fund	1
15		Athletics Mental Health & Wellness Fund	1

Ended

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The Final Countdown Challenge (Wednesday 11 a.m.-noon)

Whew, what an amazing 24 hours, Bearcats! The Final Countdown Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	40
2		Athletics Impact Fund	13
3		Bearcats Pantry	9
4		Mary Beth Debs PW Fund	9
5		UCATS General Scholarship Fund	5
6		UC Online Fund	5
7		Arts and Sciences Scholarship Fund	4
8		Cincinnati Hillel Fund	4
9		IDD Education Center Fund	4
10		Arts & Sciences Global Citizenship Innovation Fund	4
11		Cheerleading Development Fund	4
12		IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund	3
13		CCM Scholarship Fund	3
14		Volleyball Development Fund	3
15		Bearcats Mascot Fund	3

Ended

Success!

Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)

Congrats to Alison and Conn Gerrard (class of 2016 and 2020) who won the Alumni Couple Challenge! An additional $500 will be awarded to the CEAS Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund. Be on the look for some UC swag headed your way in the coming weeks.

Completed

Success!

1819 Challenge

Chris Peltier made the 1,819 gift! the IvaDean Medical Student Scholarship Fund will receive an additional $500.

Completed

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Kickoff Challenge (Tuesday 12-1 p.m.)

UC Day of Giving is off to an amazing start! The Kickoff Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000. Go Bearcats!

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Gifts
1	$1,000	The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	40
2		Mary Beth Debs PW Fund	34
3		Dance Team Development Fund	10
4		Athletics Impact Fund	7
5		Cheerleading Development Fund	7
6		Bearcats Pantry	5
7		UC CubeCats Satellite Club Fund	4
8		Volleyball Development Fund	3
9		CEAS Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund	2
10		Bearcats Mascot Fund	2
11		Gen-1 Theme House Educational Opportunity and Development Fund	2
12		Lindner Business Honors Fund	2
13		Adaptive Athletics Fund	1
14		UC Fund for the Alumni Association	1
15		UC Fund for Libraries	1

Ended

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Boldly Bearcat Challenge (Tuesday 5-6 p.m.)

The Boldly Bearcat Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Raised
1	$1,000	The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	$3,225.00
2		Athletics Impact Fund	$850.00
3		Bearcats Pantry	$500.00
4		CCMpower	$300.00
5		College of Nursing Scholarship	$300.00
6		Lindner College of Business Scholarship Fund	$270.00
7		CCM Dean's Innovation Fund	$250.00
8		Timothy Freeman Center, Equipment and Patient Care Support Fund	$200.00
9		UC Fund for Business	$200.00
10		CEAS Dean’s Discretionary Fund	$200.00
11		Women's Soccer Development Fund	$200.00
12		UC CubeCats Satellite Club Fund	$125.00
13		International Business Study Abroad Scholarship Fund	$125.00
14		UC Fund for Law	$120.00
15		Athletics Mental Health & Wellness Fund	$120.00

Ended

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Tower of Strength Challenge (Wednesday 10-11 a.m.)

The Tower of Strength Challenge has just ended, and the prize goes to the Athletics Impact Fund! The fund will receive an award of $1,000.

Rank	Prize	Fund Designation	Raised
1	$1,000	Athletics Impact Fund	$1,125.00
2		CEAS Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund	$610.00
3		Cheerleading Development Fund	$571.00
4		Baseball Development Fund	$400.00
5		Cronin Career Scholars Fund	$300.00
6		Clermont Bearcats Pantry	$300.00
7		Women's Basketball Development Fund	$300.00
8		Volleyball Development Fund	$250.00
9		The Darlene H. Carter UCAA Scholarship Fund	$250.00
10		Biomedical Engineering Discretionary Fund	$200.00
11		Women's Soccer Development Fund	$200.00
12		Clermont College Scholarship Fund	$165.00
13		The Charge into the Next Century Instrument Fund	$130.00
14		Bearcats Pantry	$110.00
15		Gen-1 Theme House Educational Opportunity and Development Fund	$110.00