Game On For Giving 2026 Campaign Page
 
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Plattsburgh College Foundation and SUNY Plattsburgh's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation are set to mark a major milestone with the launch of the 10th anniversary of Game On For Giving, the university's annual fundraising competition benefiting Cardinal Athletics and Recreational Sports.
 
Running February 6-14, this year's campaign — Game On For Giving: 10 Years Strong — brings an Olympic-inspired theme to the competition, inviting alumni, families, fans, faculty, staff and friends to "go for the gold" in support of Cardinal student-athletes.
 
Once again, Karen McGrath, vice president for enrollment and student success, and her family are playing a leading role in Game On For Giving by generously providing an Olympic-sized $20,000 McGrath Family Challenge gift to fuel this year's competition. Their continued commitment reflects the family's long-standing support of SUNY Plattsburgh student-athletes and the positive impact athletics and recreation have on student success and overall well-being.
 
Over the past decade, Game On for Giving has united the Cardinal community around friendly competition, collective pride and shared impact. In honor of the campaign's 10th anniversary, Game On 2026 will spotlight a decade of generosity while introducing renewed energy through team milestones, celebratory recognitions and donor-inspired pop-up challenges.
 
During the campaign, Division III varsity teams and recreational sports clubs will compete for donor participation and cash prizes, with challenges designed to reward broad engagement, alumni support and overall team momentum.
 
2026 GAME ON FOR GIVING CHALLENGES & PRIZES

Division III Teams

    ● Most Alumni Donors: $2,500
    ● Second-most Alumni Donors: $1,000
    ● Third-most Alumni Donors: $500
    ● Most Overall Donors: $1,000
 
Recreational Sports Teams

    ● Most Overall Donors: $500
    ● Second-most Overall Donors: $300
    ● Third-most Overall Donors: $200
 
Bonus Challenges

    ● A $5,000 boost to Cardinal Athletics when the campaign hits $100,000
    ● $3,000 awarded to Recreational Sports if teams raise $3,000 collectively
    ● $2,000 to Cardinal Athletics upon reaching 1,500 donors
    ● $1,000 to each of the first four teams (DIII or Recreational Sports) to secure 50 alumni Donors
 
"Game On For Giving has become one of the most exciting and meaningful traditions in Cardinal Athletics," said Mike Howard, director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation at SUNY Plattsburgh. "This 10th anniversary is a celebration of the alumni, families and fans who continue to invest in our student-athletes and help create opportunities for success on and off the field."
 
Donors may support any of SUNY Plattsburgh's 18 NCAA Division III teams and 10 recreational club teams, as well as designate gifts to the Fitness Center, athletic communications, or the Cardinal Athletics general fund, which benefits all varsity programs. Gifts may also be split among multiple designations.
 
All gifts made during Game On For Giving directly support the student-athlete experience by enhancing facilities, equipment, training resources and overall program support.
 
Fans can follow the action, track live leaderboards and make a gift by visiting plattsburgh.edu/gameon.
 
Together, Cardinal Country is invited to celebrate 10 years of impact — and help set the pace for the decade ahead.