Matches & Challenges

Check back here in early 2027 for more information about our next Jefferson Giving Day.

Athletics Match, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Every gift to the Athletic Ram Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000! That means your support goes twice as far to help our student-athletes reach their fullest potential. A big thank you to Bob Lockyer '68 for championing our Rams!

College of Architecture & the Built Environment Challenge, sponsored by Dean Barbara Klinkhammer, RA (DEU), Dipl.-Ing
When generous donors make 15 gifts total to ANY initiative at the College of Architecture and the Built Environment, Dean Barbara Klinkhammer will donate $2,500 to CABE!

College of Humanities & Sciences Match, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Bob Lockyer '68 will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the College of Humanities & Sciences, up to $2,500. That means your support will have 3x the impact!

College of Life Sciences Challenge, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD & Barbara Lepak
When generous donors make 20 gifts total to ANY initiative at the College of Life Sciences, Dean Gerald Grunwald and his wife Barbara Lepak will donate $10,000 to the College of Life Sciences!

College of Population Health Challenge, sponsored by Dean Billy Oglesby, PhD, MBA, MSPH, FACHE
When generous donors make 5 gifts total to ANY initiative at the College of Population Health, Dean Billy Ogelsby will donate $4,500 to the College of Population Health!

Dr. Susan Rattner Lecture and Memorial Portrait Fund Challenge, sponsored by Ken Mendel & Heidi Stam
When generous donors make 10 gifts total to the Lecture and Memorial Portrait Fund for Dr. Susan Rattner, Ken Mendel and Heidi Stam will donate $45,000 to the fund.

Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce Challenge, sponsored by George Gati '71
When generous donors make 15 gifts total to ANY initiative at Kanbar College of Design, Engineering & Commerce, class of 1971 alum George Gati will donate $2,000 to the Kanbar College Dean's Innovation Fund!

Parents Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
The TJU East Falls program or fund that raises the most dollars from parent donors will receive an extra $1,000 in funding, thanks to Bob Lockyer '68!

Research Bridge Funding Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College Alumnus
An anonymous Sidney Kimmel Medical College alumnus will donate up to $100,000 to the Research Bridge Fund when we reach these key milestones:

  • 250 gifts to any TJU fund unlocks $25,000
  • 500 gifts to any TJU fund unlocks $50,000
  • 750 gifts to any TJU fund unlocks $75,000
  • 1,000 gift to any TJU fund unlocks the full $100,000

Scavenger Hunt Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
Four stuffed Rams are hidden on the East Falls campus! If you find one, post a pic tagging #JeffersonGivingDay for a chance to win $250 for your favorite East Falls program or fund. Thanks to  Bob Lockyer '68 for this fun challenge!

Alumni Challenge, sponsored by Bryant Greene '96
When generous alumni make 150 gifts total to ANY Jefferson initiative, class of 1996 alum Bryant Greene will donate $25,000 to the Bryant Greene '96 Endowed Scholarship!

School of Business Challenge, sponsored by Dean Philip Russel, PhD
When generous donors make 10 gifts total to ANY initiative at the School of Business, Dean Philip Russel will donate $2,500 to the School of Business!

Student Assistance Challenge, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
When generous donors make 25 gifts total to ANY student assistance fund at Thomas Jefferson University (Finish Line Fund, JeffSECURE, or Ramily Market), class of 1967 alum Bill Finn will donate $5,000 to the Finish Line Fund!

Student Groups Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
The TJU East Falls student group with the most gifts wins $500, second place gets $450, and third place takes $400. Rally your club and give, thanks to the generosity of Bob Lockyer '68!

Scholarship Challenge, sponsored by Rick Sloane '86
When generous donors make 50 gifts total to ANY TJU scholarship fund, class of 1986 alum Rick Sloane will donate $2,500 to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship Fund!

Compassionate Care Fund Match, sponsored by Bryna & Fred Berman
Bryna and Fred Berman will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to the Compassionate Care Fund (also known as the Patient Care Fund) at Jefferson's Einstein Philadelphia and Montgomery hospitals and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - Elkins Park, up to $7,500!

Devine Fund for Employee Assistance Match, sponsored by Joe Devine
Former President of Jefferson Health - New Jersey Joe Devine will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the Devine Fund For Employee Assistance, up to $5,000. That means your support will have 3x the impact!

Jefferson Abington Hospital Challenge, sponsored by Fredda Segal
When generous donors make 50 gifts total to ANY initiative at Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, or Asplundh Cancer Pavilion, Jefferson Abington Hospital Board of Trustees member Fredda Segal will donate $10,000 to the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience at Abington!

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Challenge, sponsored by Angela M. Nicholas, MD, FAAFP
When generous donors make 50 gifts total to ANY initiative at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Chief Clinical Officer of Jefferson Health's North Region Dr. Angela M. Nicholas will donate $7,000 to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and the North Region!

Jefferson FAB Center for Complex Care Challenge, sponsored by David Whellan, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA & Elizabeth Cohen
When generous donors make 20 gifts total to the Jefferson FAB Center for Complex Care, Provost for Research & Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research Dr. David Whellan and his wife Elizabeth Cohen will donate $15,000 to the Center!

NJ Centering Pregnancy Program Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
An anonymous member of New Jersey’s Jefferson Health community will generously match dollar-for-dollar every donation to the Centering Pregnancy Program serving Jefferson Health's East Region, up to $10,000!

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Match, sponsored by Ciocca Subaru
Ciocca Subaru will generously match dollar-for-dollar every donation to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Innovation Fund, up to $26,200!

Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart & Vascular Institute Match, sponsored by Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, FACS, FRCS (Edin) ad hom
Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria, Anthony E. Narducci Professor and Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery and Executive Director of the Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute, will generously match dollar-for-dollar every donation to the Toll Institute, up to $5,000!

Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Challenge, sponsored by the Farber Family Foundation
When generous donors make 50 gifts total to ANY initiatives of the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience, the Farber Family Foundation will donate $25,000 to the David Farber ASPIRE Center!

The Wimmer Foundation Challenge
The Wimmer Foundation will generously donate up to $100,000 to the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Emergency Department renovation project when we achieve these milestones:

  • 250 gifts to any Jefferson Health fund will unlock $25,000
  • 500 gifts to any Jefferson Health fund will unlock $50,000
  • 750 gifts to any Jefferson Health fund will unlock $75,000
  • 1,000 gifts to any Jefferson Health fund will unlock the full $100,000

Scavenger Hunt Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
On Jefferson Giving Day, four stuffed Rams will be hidden on the East Falls campus! If you find one, post a pic tagging #JeffersonGivingDay for a chance to win $250 for your favorite TJU East Falls program or fund!

Student Groups Challenge, sponsored by Bob Lockyer '68
TJU East Falls student organizations are eligible to compete for the following funds, thanks to the generosity of Bob Lockyer '68:

  • Top Performers
    Win $300 — Most unique donors
    Win $200 — 2nd most unique donors
    Win $300 — Most dollars raised
    Win $200 — 2nd most dollars raised
  • Fast Movers
    Win $200 — First student org to reach 20 unique donors
  • Finish Strong
    Win $200 — Most unique donors in the final 6 hours
  • Everyone Has a Shot
    Win $100 — Random drawing (eligible for any org who has 5+ unique donors)

Scholarship Challenge, sponsored by Rick Sloane '86
When 50 donors make a gift to ANY scholarship fund, class of 1986 alum Rick Sloane will donate $2,500 to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship Fund!

Alumni Challenge, sponsored by Mike Zimmerman ’98
When 150 alumni make a gift to ANY Jefferson initiative, class of 1998 alum Mike Zimmerman will donate $40,000 in TJU scholarship funding!

Student Assistance Challenge, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
When 25 donors make a gift to ANY student assistance fund at Thomas Jefferson University (Finish Line Fund, JeffSECURE, or Ramily Market), class of 1967 alum Bill Finn will donate $5,000 to the Finish Line Fund!

Scholarship Match, sponsored by Bill Finn '67
Bill Finn ’67 will contribute $100 for each of the first 50 donors who make a gift to ANY scholarship fund at Thomas Jefferson University, up to $5,000. His gift will support the Sigma Phi Epsilon Scholarship Fund, helping expand scholarship support for Jefferson students.

Scholarship Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
An anonymous donor will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to ANY scholarship fund at Thomas Jefferson University, up to $5,000! Matching funds will be directed to the Jane Young Likens Scholarship, supporting aspiring fashion designers and building momentum toward the new College of Fashion & Textiles.

Sidney Kimmel Medical College Challenge, sponsored by Irfan Galaria, MD '01
When 40 donors make a gift to Sidney Kimmel Medical College, class of 2001 alum Dr. Irfan Galaria will donate $25,000 to Sidney Kimmel Medical College!

College of Health Professions Match, sponsored by Dean Mike Dryer, PA-C, DrPH
Dean Mike Dryer will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to the College of Health Professions, up to $1,000! That means your support will have 2x the impact!

College of Rehabilitation Sciences Match, sponsored by Dean Steven Williams, MD
Dean Steven Williams will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, up to $5,000! That means your support will have 3x the impact!

School of Business Match, sponsored by Dean Philip Russel
Dean Philip Russel will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the School of Business, up to $2,500! That means your support will have 3x the impact!

College of Life Sciences Match, sponsored by Dean Gerald Grunwald, PhD & Barbara Lepak
Dean Gerald Grunwald and Barbara Lepak will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the College of Life Sciences, up to $10,000! That means your support will have 3x the impact!

College of Nursing Challenge, sponsored by Dean Marie Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN
When 40 donors make a gift to the College of Nursing, Dean Marie Marino will donate $2,500 to the College of Nursing!

The Future of Fashion & Textiles Challenge, sponsored by Interim Dean Marcia Weiss, MFA
When 10 donors make a gift to the Fashion and Textiles Futures Center—soon to be part of the new College of Fashion & Textiles—School of Design and Engineering Interim Dean Marcia Weiss will generously contribute $2,500. Challenge funds will honor and build momentum toward the new College, which launches July 1. Help power the future of fashion and textiles!

Clinical and Translational Sciences Center Match, sponsored by Sidney & Caroline Kimmel
Thanks to a matching gift from Sidney and Caroline Kimmel, your gift will have twice the impact! Every dollar you give to the center will be matched, putting the most promising ideas and treatments to use even faster.

Advocate Challenge, sponsored by Dixie James, MBA
The top two advocates who secure the most gifts this Jefferson Giving Day using their unique link will earn an extra $250 for their favorite Jefferson program, thanks to the generosity of Dixie James, President of the Jefferson Health Central Region!

Jefferson Health Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Rheumatology Donor
When 500 donors make gifts supporting ANY Jefferson Health fund, an anonymous donor will give $50,000 to fight rheumatic disease at Jefferson Health!

Donate Life Month Match, sponsored by James V. Guarrera, MD, FACS
Executive Director of the Jefferson Transplant Institute Dr. James Guarrera will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the Jefferson Transplant Institute, up to $5,000! That means your support will have 3x the impact for lifesaving transplant care!

Advancing OB/GYN Health “In Their Honor” Challenge, sponsored by John Visintine, MD
When 20 donors make a gift to any Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology fund in recognition of our OB/GYN faculty and clinicians, Dr. John Visintine will donate $10,000 to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Endowed Fund in tribute to his mentor, Dr. Vincenzo Berghella. Your gift can honor someone who shaped your professional or patient journey and will unlock bonus support for today’s mothers and babies!

Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Match, sponsored by the SKCCC Advisory Council
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Advisory Council members will generously match $2 for $1 every donation to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Innovation Fund, up to $10,000! That means your support will have 3x the impact!

Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Challenge, sponsored by the Farber Family Foundation
When 50 donors make a gift to ANY initiative of the Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience, the Farber Family Foundation will donate $25,000 to ALS research, in honor of the Weinberg ALS Center's 10th anniversary!

Albert Einstein Society Match, sponsored by Dixie James, MBA
Dixie James, President of the Jefferson Health Central Region, will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to the Albert Einstein Society, up to $5,000!

Compassionate Care Fund Match, sponsored by Bryna & Fred Berman
Bryna and Fred Berman will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to the Compassionate Care Fund (also known as the Patient Care Fund) at Jefferson's Einstein Philadelphia and Montgomery hospitals and Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Elkins Park, up to $7,500!

Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Challenge, sponsored by Angela M. Nicholas, MD, FAAFP
When 20 donors make gifts supporting ANY initiative at Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Chief Clinical Officer of Jefferson Health's North Region Dr. Angela M. Nicholas will donate $7,000 to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital and the North Region!

SKCCC New Jersey Innovation Fund Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Grateful Patient
To mark the inaugural Jefferson Health Cherry Blossom Run/Walk on April 26, an anonymous grateful patient will match all contributions to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center New Jersey Innovation Fund, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

SKCCC Greatest Needs Fund (New Jersey) Match, sponsored by an Anonymous Grateful Patient
To mark the inaugural Jefferson Health Cherry Blossom Run/Walk on April 26, an anonymous grateful patient will match all contributions to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center New Jersey Greatest Needs Fund, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Match, sponsored by Dixie James, MBA
Dixie James, President of the Jefferson Health Central Region, will generously match $1 for $1 every donation to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, up to $1,500!

Employee Community Challenge, sponsored by an Anonymous Jefferson Health Physician
When 500 employees make gifts supporting ANY Jefferson fund, an anonymous Jefferson Health physician will donate $5,000 to Family & Community Medicine!

Grateful Patient Challenge, sponsored by Jeff & Kim Rollins
When 50 grateful patients make gifts supporting ANY Jefferson fund, grateful patient Jeff Rollins and his wife Kim will donate $5,000 to the Thoracic Surgery Research Fund in honor of Dr. Nate Evans’ lifechanging care!

Advocate Challenge, sponsored by Dixie James, MBA
The top two advocates who secure the most gifts this Jefferson Giving Day using their unique link will earn an extra $250 for their favorite Jefferson program, thanks to the generosity of Dixie James, President of the Jefferson Health Central Region!