FY23 The Big Red Core Support Challenge

Cornell Athletics and Physical Education is recognized as a leading contributor to the well-being of our student and campus community. During a time of program enhancement and evolution to meet the ever-changing needs of today's college students, we are excited to launch the Big Red Core Support Challenge.

The goal of this challenge is to enhance the core areas that enable all student-athletes and participants to achieve their maximum potential. With the generous support of an anonymous donor, all gifts to the Athletics Core Annual Fund through June 30 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000!

This fund serves as a critical source of support for our entire department and helps us enhance the strategic development of all Big Red student-athletes. 

Your gift to the Core Annual Fund will make a difference in the lives of our students and student-athletes and help them achieve excellence both on and off the field. We prioritize programs that are athlete-centered and designed to promote overall health and well-being, including:

Strength & Conditioning: allow student-athletes to build the physical strength and endurance they need to compete at the highest level, using state-of-the-art equipment and technology, led by a staff who are dedicated experts in their field.

Sports Medicine: promote student-athletes' health, safety, and well-being by offering services that help to prevent and treat injuries, allowing athletes to perform at their best, within a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.

Nutrition and the Big Red Fueling Station: fuel student-athletes' bodies with proper nutrition, including healthy, nutritious food and beverages, ensuring they have the energy, knowledge, and awareness they need to train, recover, and compete. 

Facility Enhancements: enable investment in new technology, upgrade our facilities, and create an even better experience for our student-athletes. 

Mental Performance and Personal Development: provide resources that support the unique challenges of being an Ivy League student and athlete, enabling personal, academic, and athletic success - as individuals, leaders, and teammates.

With a deep and strong bench of core services, we can build upon our culture of excellence and achievement with student-athletes who are committed to their sports. 

Your support of the Core Annual Fund will help to grow these critical resources for all student-athletes. Thanks to you, we can help our athletes achieve their full potential, both on and off the field.