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One Day for UK 2023

For 24 hours on April 19, 2023, University of Kentucky alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends will support their favorite college, program or cause through One Day for UK—the University’s annual giving day.

From the beginning, UK has pioneered new ways to carry out its mission and ensure brighter futures in our state and beyond. And one thing has always been true: when UK alumni, faculty, staff, students and supporters lift together, we can achieve anything.

On One Day for UK, join in the fun and make a gift that will help us build upon our momentum and ensure our promise to be the University for Kentucky.

$1,865
1865th Gift of the Day
The lucky donor who makes the 1865th gift on One Day For UK will win an extra $1865 to their selected college, program or cause!
1,865 Gift Goal
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Large College Leaderboard
The large college who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500.
Large College Leaderboard (6)
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Small College and School Leaderboard
The small college or school who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500.
Small College and School Leaderboard (7)
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Small Programs + Centers Leaderboard
The small program or center who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500.
Small Programs + Centers Leaderboard (11)
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Alumni Association Clubs - Amount Raised Leaderboard
UK Alumni Clubs are raising money for scholarships! Check out the amount raised here.
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Facebook Likes Challenge
Go to the UK Philanthropy Official Facebook page to find the One Day for UK Likes challenge post. Like the photo of the college, program or cause of your choice and those with the most likes between Monday and Noon on #OneDayforUK will win the challenge.
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Cats Give Back
Hey Wildcats, we know you love to give back! Post a picture of you or your group making a philanthropic difference in your community. Post your pic and tag UK Philanthropy, being sure to use #CatsGiveBack and #OneDayforUK for a chance to win $500 toward your favorite UK college, program or cause!
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Alumni Facebook Likes Challenge
Go to the UK Alumni Association Official Facebook page to find the One Day for UK Likes challenge post. Like the photo of the UK Alumni Club of your choice and those with the most likes between Monday, April 17th at Noon and 11:59 p.m. on April 19 will win the challenge. $500 goes to first place, $250 to second place and $100 to third place.
$1,000
1st Gift of the Day
The college, program or cause that receives the first gift after midnight EDT to begin One Day for UK wins an extra $1,000!
$1 Goal
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Medium College Leaderboard
The medium-sized college who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500.
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Large Programs + Centers Leaderboard
The large program or center who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $1000, 2nd place wins $500.
Large Programs + Centers Leaderboard (6)
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Office of Student Success Leaderboard
The Office of Student Success fund who has the most donors on #OneDayForUK! 1st place wins $600.
Office of Student Success Leaderboard (6)
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Student DanceBlue Challenge
Step 1: Follow or Like UK Philanthropy on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook before #OneDayforUK Step 2: Tag 3 friends to do the same. Step 3: On April 19th, see if you and your team win a prize pack of DanceBlue swag!
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Share Your UK Family Challenge
Does your family bleed blue? Post a photo of you or any member of your Big Blue family dressed up in UK gear. Post your picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, include the hashtag #OneDayforUK, and tag your favorite UK college, program or cause. One photo will win $250.
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Cats and Critters Challenge
We all love our pets, and they all love our WILDCATS! Post your favorite photo of them in their UK gear to Instagram/Twitter/ Facebook by 8 p.m. Include the hashtag #OneDayforUK and tag your favorite UK college, program or cause. One post will win $500.
Let's turn the map Kentucky Blue!
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