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Give early and get limited-edition Cocky Blocks!

Make an impact early with a gift of $75 or more before March 25th to secure your exclusive, limited-edition Cocky Blocks as a token of appreciation! They are only available while supplies last, so don’t miss your chance to get yours.

*Only one Cocky Blocks set per gift transaction (you can get more than 1!).

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Help spread the word for your favorite cause — become a Give 4 Garnet social media ambassador!

From groundbreaking research to life-changing student support, there are more than 200 causes you can champion during Give 4 Garnet. Your voice can make a measurable impact on the areas you care about most.

The top 3 ambassadors to gain the most donors will win bonus fund for the USC program or area of their choice!

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What is the Scavenger Hunt?   

To celebrate Give 4 Garnet USC Columbia is hosting its annual digital student scavenger hunt! Complete challenges to earn points and win bonus funds for your favorite area on campus! Solve challenges, connect with fellow students, and help your favorite part of campus win big with $5,000 in bonus funds awarded to the campus areas chosen by the top three finishers!


When is it?   

Start: 12:00PM on March 16th
End: 2:00PM on March 26th

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Take the quiz, find your cause ❤️

Imagine your perfect day at the University of South Carolina, whether it was just a few years ago or many decades past. Now, discover what truly inspires Gamecock spirit!


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LEADERBOARDS & BONUSES

Your gift goes further during Give 4 Garnet!

On Give 4 Garnet your gift can go further through leaderboards and bonuses running throughout the day, securing extra funds for your favorite area on campus!

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Unit Challenge and Matching Donors Bonus - Winner!
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Unit Challenge and Matching Donors Bonus - Winner!


The School of Music is the unit with the most individual challenge and matching-gift donors for Give 4 Garnet before February 17 - winning $1,250 in bonus funds!

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Carolina's Cutest Bonus
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Carolina's Cutest Bonus
On March 16 -26, post a picture of your Gamecock pet with the #Give4Garnet on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win bonus funds to designate. Two winners will be chosen at random to designate $500 to a cause of their choice!
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Employee Early Bird Bonus
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Employee Early Bird Bonus
The Fund Designation with the most employee donors during early giving will be awarded bonus funds. February 23- 5:58 am on March 25 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,500 3rd Place - $1,000
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Student Scavenger Hunt
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Student Scavenger Hunt
The top three students with the most points earned through the scavenger hunt will win bonus funds to allocate to the area of their choice. 1st Place - $2,500 2nd Place - $1,500 3rd Place - $1,000
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2 NC 194
3 GA 104
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