Whether it be football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming and diving, track and field, golf or tennis, there’s no denying the impact student athletes have on a university.
As a way to help those student athletes, the Idaho Athletic Department has launched “IDAHO Impact.” IDAHO stands for “I Donate A Hundred in October.” Those who donate $100 will receive a hat with the word “Flagship” on it, with the “I” being the Vandals logo.
There are two other main donation options, “Vandals Sting the Hornets” and “Grass is Green(er) in Moscow.” The first option is $36.27, which was the score of the Vandals first home game against Sacramento State University. Option two is $44.36 to represent Idaho’s first win on Eastern Washington University’s “Inferno.”
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On top of the three main options, any custom donation amount can be given.
The fundraiser description states, “your generosity will provide more than 300 student-athletes with the tools and resources to achieve and will allow them to showcase excellence in the classroom, in competition, and in the community.”
When “IDAHO Impact” ends on Oct. 31, the goal is to have raised $75,000. Donations can be made at https://uandigive.uidaho.edu/project/38849.
James Taurman-Aldrich can be reached at arg-sports@uidaho.edu or on X @jamesaldrich25