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

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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Bearcats in the USA Challenge

The first donor in each state will win an additional $50 for the fund they supported.

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First-Time Donor Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)

Every first-time donor who makes a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.

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8th Anniversary Challenge

Tag 8 people that should make a gift in honor of our 8th UC Day! To participate in this challenge, tag @uofcincyalumni and include #BearcatsGive in your post. We'll randomly pick one winner to receive $500 to the fund of their choice and a UC prize pack!

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#BearcatsGive Challenge

We'll randomly pick one winner during UC Day of Giving who uses #BearcatsGive and give $500 to the fund of their choice.

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

The fund that receives the most gifts in the first hour of UC Day of Giving will receive an additional $1,000.

Fund Designation (195)

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The Red and Black Challenge (Tuesday 1-2 p.m.)

Every donor who makes a gift during this hour will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 3-5 p.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 3-5 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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The Oh Varsity Challenge (Tuesday 6-7 p.m.)

Every donor who makes a gift during this period will be placed in a drawing. The fund supported by the winner will receive an additional $500.

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 9-11 p.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 9-11 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 8-10 a.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 8-10 a.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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

The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.

Fund Designation (195)

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

The fund that receives the most gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.

Fund Designation (195)

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Alumni Couple Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)

UC alumni couples who make a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.

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Young Alumni Challenge (Tuesday noon to midnight)

Alumni that graduated between 2014 and 2024 who make a gift on April 8 will be placed in a drawing. The winner will be awarded an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a UC swag item.

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1819 Challenge

The 1,819th gift will receive an additional $500 to that fund.

$750

Parents Challenge

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

100 Gift Goal

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Tuesday 12-2 p.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between noon to 2 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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

The fund that receives the most alumni gifts during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.

Fund Designation (195)

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

The fund that receives the most dollars during this hour will receive an additional $1,000.

Fund Designation (195)

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenges (Tuesday 6-8 p.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link 6-8 p.m. wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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

The fund that receives the most gifts overnight will receive an additional $1,000

Fund Designation (195)

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Skyline Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-noon)

Every donor who makes a gift in this period will be placed in a drawing. The winner will receive an additional $500 to the fund they supported and a $100 gift card to skyline.

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Down the Drive Ambassador Challenge (Wednesday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.)

The ambassador with the most gifts attributed to their personal referral link between 10 a.m. to noon wins $200 additional dollars to the fund of their choice. *Ambassador must have at least 5 gifts tied to their personal referral link in the timeframe to win. Ambassadors can only win once.

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