KUTZTOWN, Pa. -- Kutztown University athletics needs the support of all Golden Bears when it participates in KU's third annual 1866 Minute Giving Challenge Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Introduced in 2019, the 1866 Minute Giving Challenge promoted a new twist on annual giving days, linking the university's founding year to the challenge.

Participation is key to the event's success. Every contribution is important, no matter the amount. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, family and friends are encouraged to take part in showing the strength of a Golden Bear.

Any gift received on the giving platform, by phone, made in person or received in the mail on Oct. 18 or 19 counts towards the 1866 Minute Giving Challenge!

Making a gift on the fundraising page is easy. Gifts can be made through PayPal, Venmo, credit card, and other digital payment options. Anyone who makes a gift of $50 or more will receive KU-branded swag which will be available for pick-up at the Homecoming Football game Saturday, Oct. 22. Those not picked up will be shipped to the donor.

This year's 1866 Minute Giving Challenge begins at 7 a.m. on Oct. 18 and concludes at 2:06 p.m. on Oct. 19.

For more information and to give, visit kuf.org/1866. Find your favorite Golden Bear team on social media HERE and show your support through the #1866Challenge hashtag.