Logger Day Challenge 2026

1,226
Donors
87% of 1,400 Donor goal
$343,160
Donated
This campaign ended on March 04, 2026, but you can still make a gift to University of Puget Sound by clicking here!

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Class LeaderboardWe've set a goal for each class year to beat their donor count from last year's Logger Day Challenge!
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)Goal (Donors)%
19630$010.0%
19893$250560.0%
199414$2,24013107.7%
19610$010.0%
202515$1,1651788.2%
202313$32312108.3%
199613$2,4358162.5%
19550$010.0%
19621$140333.3%
19721$140520.0%
19845$7001338.5%
19590$010.0%
20146$10,485966.7%
19797$5,890887.5%
20095$3101145.5%
20280$010.0%
19803$1,240837.5%
19828$1,9006133.3%
19765$1,0753166.7%
20270$010.0%
200215$5,93012125.0%
20189$2,2409100.0%
201611$1,1591291.7%
19580$010.0%
19570$010.0%
19732$150366.7%
20157$1,6201258.3%
198616$16,14612133.3%
20118$6001080.0%
19778$3,0408100.0%
19601$1001100.0%
197511$5,0808137.5%
19874$760666.7%
20129$1,1551090.0%
200112$1,07010120.0%
20047$4801353.8%
19859$5,1311275.0%
198110$2,0901566.7%
19692$200450.0%
19641$50520.0%
199814$4,66014100.0%
19662$2501200.0%
199910$2,3401376.9%
19651$1001100.0%
20089$2,2001181.8%
19915$2,9001729.4%
200015$4,4259166.7%
19702$375366.7%
20075$1,050683.3%
19673$1,2503100.0%
199511$2,2191291.7%
200515$5,9881978.9%
19786$1,940785.7%
202010$4101376.9%
20218$340988.9%
20290$010.0%
202410$1,7251471.4%
19883$1,440837.5%
19935$1,0151050.0%
202614$4,84511400.0%
199210$4,4691758.8%
20038$5,140988.9%
20178$560988.9%
19746$1,525966.7%
19977$2,0201070.0%
20066$7,325966.7%
19560$030.0%
19836$8901250.0%
19686$3,1003200.0%
19714$5504100.0%
20227$3321070.0%
201313$11,61012108.3%
201011$1,6401291.7%
19908$1,9901457.1%
20198$5221650.0%
Parent LeaderboardWe've set a goal for each parent class year to beat their donor count from last year's Logger Day Challenge!
Student's YearDonorsRaised ($)Goal (Donors)%
20161$100250.0%
20201$350520.0%
202517$2,2704934.7%
20216$680966.7%
20092$150540.0%
20173$1,1203100.0%
20104$1,4504100.0%
20151$140333.3%
20083$1,0603100.0%
20120$040.0%
20031$500250.0%
20072$1,000366.7%
20140$040.0%
202757$25,1157279.2%
20041$140425.0%
20003$2,1501300.0%
202946$20,6138156.8%
202855$23,7148167.9%
20134$11,2002200.0%
202411$2,6301764.7%
20113$6751300.0%
20239$1,1787128.6%
20186$2,090785.7%
20022$1,140366.7%
20062$165366.7%
20015$4805100.0%
202648$51,5555096.0%
20194$340850.0%
20057$1,8107100.0%
20223$500475.0%
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon34%Alumni
Book icon4%Students
Suitcase icon8%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon14%Friends
Parent icon22%Parents
Parent icon5%Grandparent
Friends icon4%Greek Alumni
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Advocates

Community Advocates

Generated 1941 clicks and 217 gifts, totaling $58,475

Jeff Thomas

Generated 650 clicks and 77 gifts, totaling $19,623
Offered a $500 match

Michael Amend

Generated 24 clicks and 10 gifts, totaling $2,921

Ella Oetinger

Generated 19 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $775

Andy Marshall

Generated 20 clicks and 6 gifts, totaling $4,080

Olivia Alegria

Generated 11 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $580

McKenzie Ross ‘06

Generated 15 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $195
Offered a $1,000 match

David Wright

Generated 16 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $415
Offered a $250 match

Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services (CHWS)

Generated 43 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $355

Shannon Hughes

Generated 11 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $1,560
Offered a $400 match

Events & Activities
Updates
Just a glimpse of what you made possible

Thank you, Logger Nation! Your impact goes far beyond the numbers!

99 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
THANK YOU LOGGERS!!


You took Logger Day Challenge to the heights! 

Your support and generosity make a Puget Sound education more accessible, enable us to offer more hands-on experiential learning, and support every aspect of of the Logger experience. Your presence on this day is a true illustration of the power of the Logger community, near and far, and our collective action. We cannot thank you enough!

100 days ago by Nichole Lindquist-Kleissler
Turn the map maroon!

We are so close to having donors from all 50 states!

Tell your friends and family in South Dakota, Kansas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Rhode Island that they can help us complete our goal with a gift of any amount


101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
1,000 Donors and Counting!


We just hit a major milestone with 1,000 donors and counting! We are nearly 75% of the way to our goal of 1,400 donors in honor of the 14,000-foot climb to the summit of Mt. Rainier. Help us hit goal before midnight!

101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
Fun Around Campus!

Across campus today Loggers enjoyed hatchet throwing, some delightful music, arts and crafts, a coffee break, and no shortage of community engagement. 

Thank you, Loggers, for coming together to show your support!

101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
Don't forget to share your Logger pride!

Shoutout to Loggers gathering across the country! Don't forget to send us your photos in all their Maroon and Logger glory!

Reminder that Regional Clubs are hosting the following gatherings:

  • Denver Loggers! Join us at Cerebral Brewing (1477 Monroe St, Denver, CO) from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. MST. RSVP!
  • Minnesota Loggers! Join us at Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. CST. RSVP!
  • New York Loggers! Join us at The Folly (92 W Houston St, New York, NY) from 6:30 to  8:30 p.m. EST. RSVP!
  • SoCal Loggers! Join us at Ballast Point Brewing (110 N Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. PST. RSVP!
  • Seattle Loggers! Join us at Phinney Station (7418 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. PST. RSVP!
  • Tacoma Loggers! Join us at Tacoma Pie (4417 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PST. RSVP!
  • Honolulu Loggers! Join us at TJ's Sports Bar & Grill (600 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. HST. RSVP!
  • Bay Area Loggers! The Bay Area Loggers celebrated on March 1. Post a picture of you at the event! Here are some so far:

Keep up the great work out there! We're closing in on 1,000 donors with several Matches and Challenges still available to double your impact!

101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
Turn the Map Maroon!

Wouldn’t it be amazing this Logger Day Challenge if we could inspire collaboration from ALL 50 states?

So far, we have hit 37 states (which means we are almost there!) Only 13 states to go!

Loggers - rally your friends from North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Rhode Island to help us turn the map maroon!

101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
We're HALFWAY there, Loggers!

With 700 donors we are halfway to goal! Keep it up, Logger Nation! You are making so much possible for today's Loggers!

101 days ago by Paloma Ramirez
Let's take Logger Day Challenge To The Heights!

101 days ago by Nichole Lindquist-Kleissler
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THE GOAL

Loggers go to the heights; all the way to the summit of Mt. Rainier! We're striving for 1,400 donors in honor of the 14,000-foot climb to the top.

LOGGER DAY CHALLENGE is a day of pride and philanthropy. Today, for 24 incredible hours, Loggers unite to reach new heights. Let's come together and support each other, our community, and the university we love. Join your fellow Loggers in giving and show how our collective spirit transforms into extraordinary impact.

Every gift, every share, every Logger matters.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  • Follow University of Puget Sound on social media for the latest updates.
  • Show your Logger Spirit by being creative with a cut-out Grizz, sharing it on social media (and below!) to inspire fellow Loggers to join you. Don’t forget to tag Puget Sound! at @univpugetsound and use the hashtag #LoggerDayChallenge.
  • Sign-up as an Advocate above and use our Logger Day Challenge Advocate Toolkit to help share the day with your network!
  • Tag your fellow Loggers in everything you do!
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