Cal Women's Basketball Challenge

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4:54p, 6/11/25
I received an email from Charmin Smith this afternoon. Maybe some of you did too.

"On Friday, the House v. NCAA settlement was passed, which will fundamentally reshape how collegiate athletics are funded, supported, and experienced. These changes present both a challenge and an opportunity, and how we respond will define the future of Cal Women's Basketball."

An anonymous donor and I have stepped up to create a match of $150,000 for all who support the Women's Basketball Fight for California Challenge that is happening now!


UC Berkeley | Fight for California - Cal Women's Basketball Challenge
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5:11p, 6/11/25
Donated! (Not a lot but what I could do…)
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6:11p, 6/11/25
I thought that donations from coaches were prohibited. But that may only apply to outside NIL.
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10:34a, 6/12/25
I'm going to donate. As coffeebear mentioned it would be nice if the extra paid for courtside seats could go directly to the women's team too.
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2:05p, 6/12/25
Just donated.

I went to six Cal WBB games this past season after not being to one in several years. Even was able to bring my son (high school freshman) to a couple and he had fun too. Exciting team to watch, despite not having elite talent.

I have mostly been a Cal FB and MBB fan over the years, but am STARVING for Cal teams that WIN! (While representing the University well too, but can't leave out the WINS!).

Go Bears!

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In reply to OneKeg • 8:34p, 6/12/25
You're the type of fan Cal needs to reach

Welcome to the fam!

OneKeg said:
Just donated.

I went to six Cal WBB games this past season after not being to one in several years. Even was able to bring my son (high school freshman) to a couple and he had fun too. Exciting team to watch, despite not having elite talent.

I have mostly been a Cal FB and MBB fan over the years, but am STARVING for Cal teams that WIN! (While representing the University well too, but can't leave out the WINS!).

Go Bears!

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In reply to HoopDreams • 3:42p, 6/13/25
HoopDreams said:
You're the type of fan Cal needs to reach

Welcome to the fam!

OneKeg said:
Just donated.

I went to six Cal WBB games this past season after not being to one in several years. Even was able to bring my son (high school freshman) to a couple and he had fun too. Exciting team to watch, despite not having elite talent.

I have mostly been a Cal FB and MBB fan over the years, but am STARVING for Cal teams that WIN! (While representing the University well too, but can't leave out the WINS!).

Go Bears!

Thanks - very kind. But I'm thinking what we really need is more like the guy who donated $10k, over half the total so far (standing at $19,625).

Should we post a link to this on the Insider or Haas boards?
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4:14p, 6/13/25
Just donated. Wish it could be more.
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In reply to OneKeg • 5:07p, 6/13/25
OneKeg said:
HoopDreams said:
You're the type of fan Cal needs to reach

Welcome to the fam!

OneKeg said:
Just donated.

I went to six Cal WBB games this past season after not being to one in several years. Even was able to bring my son (high school freshman) to a couple and he had fun too. Exciting team to watch, despite not having elite talent.

I have mostly been a Cal FB and MBB fan over the years, but am STARVING for Cal teams that WIN! (While representing the University well too, but can't leave out the WINS!).

Go Bears!

Thanks - very kind. But I'm thinking what we really need is more like the guy who donated $10k, over half the total so far (standing at $19,625).

Should we post a link to this on the Insider or Haas boards?
I just posted the link on the Haas Pavilion board.

Let's see what impact that has on donations.
Go Bears!!
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In reply to SFCALBear72 • 10:03p, 6/13/25
Looks like it helped get the attention of at least one Cal fan for a donation!

SFCALBear72 said:
OneKeg said:
HoopDreams said:
You're the type of fan Cal needs to reach

Welcome to the fam!

OneKeg said:
Just donated.

I went to six Cal WBB games this past season after not being to one in several years. Even was able to bring my son (high school freshman) to a couple and he had fun too. Exciting team to watch, despite not having elite talent.

I have mostly been a Cal FB and MBB fan over the years, but am STARVING for Cal teams that WIN! (While representing the University well too, but can't leave out the WINS!).

Go Bears!

Thanks - very kind. But I'm thinking what we really need is more like the guy who donated $10k, over half the total so far (standing at $19,625).

Should we post a link to this on the Insider or Haas boards?
I just posted the link on the Haas Pavilion board.

Let's see what impact that has on donations.
Go Bears!!
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11:50a, 6/16/25
Hello Bear fans!

If you haven't done so already, please think about making a contribution to the Cal Women's Basketball Challenge. 9 more days to go!

Think of your contribution as a "Retirement Gift for Jim Knowlton".
Lol.
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3:29a, 6/17/25
I made a donation - which brings the number of donors to 58. I know there are more than 58 fans out there who can donate 10, 20 even $100. There are 8 days left (as of 17 June)
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12:46p, 6/17/25
Looks like a big donation (donor #60) just came in to bring the current total to $62,860.

Come on Cal fans! Support a winning team that's fun to watch. Let's do this.

Go Bears!
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11:10a, 6/18/25
As of this morning (Wednesday):

63 donors
$79,307!!

52% of goal!!

7 days remaining!

Go Bears!!

At 3:30 pm:
It's now just over $104,000 with 65 donors!! WOW!!
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12:55p, 6/19/25
Thank-you for keeping us informed re: the Challenge!
I just donated and am ordering my senior season ticket today.
I rarely miss a home game, watch on TV and subscribe to ESPN Plus.
GO BEARS!!!!
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12:22a, 6/22/25
The Riveras coming through again!


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In reply to HoopDreams • 10:43a, 6/22/25
Post somewhere beyond Twitter/X too....I wish we were off that garbage site entirely. Just donated again on my daughter's behalf. Onward and upward. Go Bears!
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In reply to CalWSportsFan • 12:19p, 6/22/25
CalWSportsFan said:
Post somewhere beyond Twitter/X too....I wish we were off that garbage site entirely. Just donated again on my daughter's behalf. Onward and upward. Go Bears!
Lots of WBB fans/journalists on Blue Sky Social.
"Don't get distracted, myself. Don't get distracted." Self-talk from a young relative
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1:31p, 6/22/25
"Left Leaning Social Media."
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In reply to Intuit • 6:24p, 6/22/25
Intuit said:
"Left Leaning Social Media."
Damn right.
"Don't get distracted, myself. Don't get distracted." Self-talk from a young relative
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8:43a, 6/23/25
politization of team's social media presence is a Rx for unsatisfactory fan game day attendance
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In reply to Intuit • 9:08a, 6/23/25
Intuit said:
politization of team's social media presence is a Rx for unsatisfactory fan game day attendance
Let's stay on topic, please. This is the thread for the Cal Women's Basketball Challenge.

Take your debate to the Off Topic forum. Maybe make a donation using the link above on your way there. Thanks.

Go Bears!!

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4:17p, 6/23/25
https://crowdfund.berkeley.edu/project/46583



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6:38a, 6/25/25
LAST DAY TO GIVE!!!

Dollar amount currently stands at $124,763 (83% of goal).

Looks like we may fall short.

Let's do this, Bears!!
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1:01p, 6/25/25
Just posted link and some encouragement on the Bear Insider board:

https://bearinsider.com/forums/1/topics/127779/replies/2513917
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9:11p, 6/25/25
Just donated another $500 myself.

Up to $143,863 out of $150,000 now with 2+ hours left. Let's do this!

https://crowdfund.berkeley.edu/project/46583
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9:26p, 6/25/25
Just made another donation
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In reply to OBear073akaSMFan • 10:59p, 6/25/25
Just went back to get us to the target.
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11:01p, 6/25/25
You all got us there! This is great! Go Bears!!!!
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In reply to GATC • 11:42p, 6/25/25
GATC said:
Just went back to get us to the target.
Great work GATC! And everyone!
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11:49p, 6/25/25
thanks to 166 people who made this successful!

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6:32a, 6/26/25
Thank You, Bears!!!

Coach Smith and her staff are going to be thrilled!!
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