From May 8–19, you’ll have the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of UCSC students. This is more than a fundraising event—it’s your opportunity to open doors, create possibilities, and support the next generation of Banana Slugs.
Whether it’s helping students access career-building experiences, wellness services, or essential campus resources, your gift can shape a student's future far beyond graduation.
Even better—your support fuels student-led projects as they compete for extra challenge funds, multiplying the impact of every donation.
The power to make change is in your hands.
The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities.
To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.
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Generated 1784 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $14,005Linda Peterson
Generated 7 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $50Advisory Council with special thanks to Chuck and Jenny Lawson and Richard Gordon
Lindsay Lauver
Generated 15 clicks and 2 gifts, totaling $1,100Arnav Vishwakarma
Generated 255 clicks and 79 gifts, totaling $1,048Adam Selcov
Generated 1 click and 1 gift, totaling $5Bau-Gwei and Jeffrey Lee
Steve Bradley
Generated 1 gift, totaling $5Tracy Connell Hancock
Kathy M Cooney
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