Illini vs NU FUNdraising Challenge!!! GAME WEEK!

For the past couple of months the Cabrini Connections’ program has been promoting the Illini vs NU FUNdraising Challenge leading up to the BIG GAME between Northwestern University and the University of Illinois on the football field. And all of the promotions has led us up to game week this week. So as the teams prepare for a great game on the field we are looking for some big fundraising plays off the field.

Currently ILLINOIS is winning.

As of 11/10/09, the Illinois score is $1,000 with $260 in new donations made today!

The Northwestern core is $925. However, the donations from Matt "Chest" Ulrich and the Charity Hill Challenge, are expected to add over $6,500 to the NU fund raising score.

The Illinois team has been working hard to cut costs and stretch dollars at Cabrini Connections. In September Kurt and Steve Miller, both Illinois alumni, were able to get the monthly rent cut in half, meaning a savings of $10,000 to Cabrini Connections, T/MC.

However, that's not cash, or donations from alumni. The big game is Saturday! If you're a fan of either school, or of Cabrini Connections, Tutor/Mentor Connection, please encourage donations to your favorite team.

Wildcat Fans Go Here: http://www.giveforward.org/illinivsnuchallenge/

Fighting Illini Fans Go Here: http://www.giveforward.org/illinialumsgive/

We're still raising money for our mapping project and there are seven tickets available for the Nov. 22 Wine Tasting event. See more ways to give at http://www.giveforward.org/cabrinitmc or on the Cabrini Connections donations page.