LET'S HELP BUBBA

[Mama Sue]

Sanford is everywhere and I am sure they would live a medical school named after themselves!. Every community has a new hospital or clinic.... healthcare is big business. Of the. Top 20 non-profits in MN O think only one was not a health care organization.....

[UND Fan]

The "Lets Help Bubba 2" site will be up and running in about 10 days.  They need a couple of internal approvals that are taking a little time with school just starting.  We will first look to raise the $3k for the ankle braces and then move on to the $5K for the video update. 

[The Sicatoka]

In case anyone wins the lottery, here's Bubba's biggest wish:

http://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/editorials/4490940-our-view-hpc2-looms-definite-need-und 

Quote

Schweigert said HPC2 is "not a want. It's a need."

 

[forksandspoons]

On 8/29/2018 at 12:05 PM, UND Fan said:

The "Lets Help Bubba 2" site will be up and running in about 10 days.  They need a couple of internal approvals that are taking a little time with school just starting.  We will first look to raise the $3k for the ankle braces and then move on to the $5K for the video update. 

Any update? 

[Ozzie82]

I have an interested party that is looking to begin allocating some resources for tax purposes before the end of the calendar year. They are excited to receive the updates to the Help Bubba site. Thank you for your work on this!

[UND Fan]

Just now, Ozzie82 said:

I have an interested party that is looking to begin allocating some resources for tax purposes before the end of the calendar year. They are excited to receive the updates to the Help Bubba site. Thank you for your work on this!

I appreciate the comment, Ozzie.  The site should be ready this week.  Hopefully, I will be posting the details quite soon!

[gundy1124]

Now would be a good time to start, after the big W.

[UND Fan]

39 minutes ago, gundy1124 said:

Now would be a good time to start, after the big W.

You couldn't be more correct - still waiting for the site to be completed.  I have been told it should be ready by tomorrow or Wednesday!  A bit frustrating! 

[BarnWinterSportsEngelstad]

This is homecoming week and should produce more alumni traffic on here. Perfect timing!

[UND Fan]

I am pleased to inform you that the ”Let’s Help Bubba II” Crowdfunding site is up and running.  Last year, we raised over $6,700 to purchase knee braces for offensive linemen and assist with the purchase of concussion caps.     

I have talked to Bubba and the program would appreciate assistance in a couple of areas – ankle braces and a video upgrade so players can access film away from Memorial Stadium. 

ANKLE BRACES

Some players with ankle issues (current or in the past) are getting taped prior to all practices and games.  To help Bubba better protect his players, he would like to provide ankle braces for the entire roster. 

In addition to protecting Fighting Hawk athletes, the staff feels our having these braces could play a small role in our recruiting success.  Prospects (and their parents) would be pleased that UND provides ankle braces.

The cost of these braces is $3,000.

Link: undalumni.org/Bubba2

VIDEO UPGRADE

To study practice and game film, players must use the video equipment at Memorial Stadium.   A video upgrade would allow players to review film between classes, in the evening, etc.  This easier access would result in more video being reviewed as well as being much more convenient for players.

The cost of the video upgrade is $5,000.   

This link is not set up yet.  We will post it as soon as it is ready!  

CROWDFUNDING

Contributions are made through UND’s Crowdfunding website.  There will be separate links for the ankle braces and video equipment.  You can pledge to one or both of these efforts.  Please understand that, if we exceed one goal, any extra will be moved to the other effort.  Hopefully, we will exceed the $8,000 total goal.  If so, any extra would be provided to the football program for other needs and please be assured – there are other needs! 

I will update results on this thread often.  The official totals will be automatically posted on the Crowdfunding website.

Some thoughts:

• I realize many of us are Champions Club members and actively support UND athletics.  This would simply be an extra contribution to assist Bubba in his efforts to compete and excel in the FCS.
• There are many other college fan sites that provide financial assistance to their university's athletic programs.  We at siouxsports.com should be proud to do the same. 
• As noted above, all donations will go directly to the Alumni Foundation.  Therefore, all contributions will be tax deductible.
• On the Crowdfunding site, you will decide whether you want to have your name posted or do so anonymously. 
• While this is aimed at ss.com members, we would gladly accept money from non-members so please pass this info on to other UND alums/fans, etc.
• I am sure that Bubba will reach out with thanks to all donors.
• If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here or PM me directly.

Again, many of us are already supporting UND athletics but LET’S HELP BUBBA II with a couple of his important needs.  Some may be able to make a significant donation while others can help with $25-50 - it will all add up and all be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!!          

 

[forksandspoons]

Thank you for doing this! 

[gfhockey]

Bump

[gundy1124]

$1,325.00 thus far.  No garbage can, but there is a tracking measurement.

[UNDBIZ]

I believe last year this fundraiser showed up under "crowdfunding" on the foundation website.  Is there any way to navigate to this without using the direct link?  Maybe it takes a couple more days to get it linked on the website, but it just seems hidden right now.

[UND Fan]

52 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said:

I believe last year this fundraiser showed up under "crowdfunding" on the foundation website.  Is there any way to navigate to this without using the direct link?  Maybe it takes a couple more days to get it linked on the website, but it just seems hidden right now.

I understand your question. I am meeting with the people who run the site tomorrow - will let you know. 

[gundy1124]

I am thinking $50 per point margin of victory.  You wouldn't want to do this if you were a Jacks fan!!

[BarnWinterSportsEngelstad]

Before I gave this morning it was at $1,350 and it is still there. So maybe it is like updated once a day?

[UNDBIZ]

4 minutes ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said:

Before I gave this morning it was at $1,350 and it is still there. So maybe it is like updated once a day?

Hmm. It updated immediately when I did it. 

[nodak651]

3 hours ago, UNDBIZ said:

Hmm. It updated immediately when I did it. 

Same here 

[UND Fan]

3 hours ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said:

Before I gave this morning it was at $1,350 and it is still there. So maybe it is like updated once a day?

You might want to check your cc and see if it has been charged. It should update immediately.  PM if you have been charged - I am meeting with the Alumni folks. 

[UNDColorado]

$1,400 this morning. Good work everyone but let's keep it rolling!

[UNDBIZ]

9 hours ago, UND Fan said:

You might want to check your cc and see if it has been charged. It should update immediately.  PM if you have been charged - I am meeting with the Alumni folks. 

Maybe have them up the goal to the full $8,000 rather than $3,000?  Encourages people to get out of the "wait and see" (if they're needed) mode.

[UNDBIZ]

18 hours ago, gfhockey said:

Bump

Is the thread not always at the top of the football forum anyway?  I pinned it up. 

[UND Fan]

22 minutes ago, UNDBIZ said:

Maybe have them up the goal to the full $8,000 rather than $3,000?  Encourages people to get out of the "wait and see" (if they're needed) mode.

I thought about doing that for the reason you mentioned (we combined knee braces and concussion caps last year).  I split it out this year as some had PM’d that they wanted their contribution to specifically support the ankle braces.  

That said, I am meeting with them today and we may make the change. People could PM me after making their donation and let me if they only want their $ going to one or the other. 

[nodak651]

@Dave Berger Dave, think you could post this as a featured article so it shows up on the opening home page for SiouxSports?  People wouldn't have to stumble upon this thread and dig for the link, which could help.