Berkeley Crowdfunding

Beyond the Frame: Amplifying Disability Stories 2026

By DAC

Beyond the Frame brings accessible film events, focused on amplifying disability stories, to everyone in the Bay Area. Your donation helps keep attendance free.

Beyond the Frame brings accessible film events, focused on amplifying disability stories, to everyone in the Bay Area. Your donation helps keep attendance free. DAC At UC Berkeley on October 28, 2026, we held our latest “Beyond the Frame,” an accessible film event showcasing films amplifying disability-focused stories. This event fosters community and sparks meaningful dialogue. Following the film screening, a panel discusses the films and broader disability issues. The panelists at our latest event were: Mike Esposito: Mike is a San Francisco-based creative producer, documentary filmmaker, and brand strategist. He produced The Rebound: A Wheelchair Basketball Story (one of the films we're screening) alongside director Shaina Allen, and co-founded Evergrain Studios. The Rebound has screened at 25+ film festivals worldwide, been licensed by Netflix, Delta Airlines and has been used in classrooms and academic research at universities across the country. Karen Lohr: Karen has had two spinal cord injuries, is a service dog handler, and works in UC Berkeley Housing approving accommodations for over 2,300 students with disabilities. She played sled hockey on the USA Women's Team and on local teams in Arizona and Connecticut. She's participated in adaptive downhill skiing and adaptive water sports including crew/rowing, adaptive surfing, adaptive swim team, water skiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking. She is a certified adaptive scuba diver, and has played wheelchair rugby since 2016. She played in an international women's wheelchair rugby tournament in Paris on a mixed country team, and also on the USA team. Locally, she participates in adaptive sports through the Berkeley Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) including rugby, kayaking, handcycling, tennis, and camping, and she participates in adaptive sailing with the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors. This year she will play on a women's development wheelchair rugby team across the United States. Lee Pugsley: Lee is a visually impaired actor, writer, producer, and director whose work champions authentic disability representation on stage and screen. He is the 2024 Best Film winner of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge for ‘Audio Description,’ (one of the films we're screening) and his work has screened at festivals including Slamdance, HollyShorts, and Heartland. Lee frequently speaks on inclusive casting and accessibility in the entertainment industry at organizations including Paramount Global, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and film festivals across the country. Matt Scott: Matt Scott has carved his name in Paralympic history. A five-time paralympian, Matt’s dedication to excellence has propelled him to the top of his sport. His impressive career with Team USA includes back-to-back Paralympic gold (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020), and a 12-year professional wheelchair basketball career. Matt’s influence transcends the court. He became the first paralympian in a Nike commercial, and his ability to captivate audiences showcasing his skills has led to endorsements from some of the world’s leading brands. Matt has been a powerful advocate for adaptive sports and was nominated for an ESPY for his contributions, and he is passionate about uplifting the disabled community. In addition to his athletic and professional achievements, Matt made history in 2024 by becoming the first and only paralympian to report on both the Olympics and Paralympics, ultimately earning an Emmy for his work. Matt’s dual reporting highl;ights the need for diverse voices and perspectives in Sports journalism, setting a precedent for future inclusion. Your support will go towards funding future Beyond the Frame accessible film events to ensure we can continue to make these events free to our audience. Every little bit helps. All films shown have open captions and open audio description. Your gift will be deposited into the Disability Access & Compliance (DAC) Fund. The fund supports Berkeley Disability Access and Compliance's goal of making UC Berkeley's programs, services, and activities as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. We are crowdfunding for about $2,500. Venue costs are about $1,200 Film audio description cost about $400 per film, depending on length and complexity Gifts for panelists cost about $250 Other accommodations costs vary depending on requests All estimates are rough, and actual expenditures may vary. Every donation counts, no matter how small. Funds received through this Crowdfunding campaign will be used towards achieving our accessibility goals through events like these and other ventures. If we receive enough donations now or in the future we would hope to expand this event, purchase merchandise that can be sold, pay panelist expenses (not currently possible), move to a larger venue; the sky's the limit! We do want all the films we show to have open captions and open audio description so attendees need to request fewer accommodations, and we will always want to have a panel and audience discussion. Thank you for your support!

$150

5%

Funded

2

Donors

25

days left

The Dr. Robert B. Weisenmiller Fund for ERG Excellence

By Energy and Resources Group

Provide unrestricted support for the Energy Resource Group in memory of Dr. Robert B. Weisenmiller who was an ERG alum.

$0

0%

Funded

0

Donors

237

days left

Cal Women's Rugby Fall 2026 | Support our Team!

By Cal Women's Rugby

Fuel Cal Women’s Rugby as we chase conference and national titles while funding travel, coaching, and team operations!

Fuel Cal Women’s Rugby as we chase conference and national titles while funding travel, coaching, and team operations! Cal Women's Rugby Cal Women's Rugby (CWR) was formed in 1998. It is a primarily student-operated team where all finances and expenses are covered by donations, fundraising, and player dues. CWR competes in the CRAA Division 1 Pacific Mountain Rugby Conference against schools all over California. Our team has grown from struggling to field a full team in 2022, to fighting our way to 2nd place in the 2025 conference season, and ending with 3rd place at the 2026 Indiana 7s National tournament. Most players join with no experience playing the sport. Through dedicated coaches and uplifting teammates, CWR has become a meaningful part of their time in college and beyond. Each fall, we introduce the new rookie class to CWR, and share the love for rugby through practices and tournaments. With the upcoming 2027 season, we will get the chance to display the resilience and strength of our CWR family. For the upcoming season, our collective goals are clear: to win our league and claim the national champion title!CWR relies on fundraising to keep our program going. The funds are directly used to to pay for team travel, fair compensation for our coaches, and other essential operating costs. One of our biggest goals every year is to go to playoffs and nationals. Reaching this level of competition often requires out of state travel, which is very costly for our team. We are fortunate to have alumni and local rugby experts who dedicate their time to coaching and mentoring our players, and fundraising also helps us fairly compensate them for their impact and commitment. All funds raised will help pay for travel to games, lodging for distant tournaments, and paying our dedicated coaches.Cal Women's Rugby plans to allocate crowdfunding as follows: 63.8% for coaches payment, 10.6% for hotels during playoffs, 8.5% for flights to nationals, 7.4% for traveling to games, 5.3% for team dinners, 3.2% for gear, and 1.1% for tournament fees. 2025 Budget Allocation. All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. We appreciate your support and hope to see you at a game! Even if we don't reach our fundraising goal, all funds will go directly toward the expenses outlined in our project plan to have a successful season. Go Bears!! Stay connected with us! Keep an eye out for our upcoming season schedule on our Instagram! Instagram: @calwomensrugby Facebook: @calwomensrugby Email: calwomensrugby@gmail.com Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$3,725

82%

Funded

22

Donors

17

days left

Cal Womenʻs Club Volleyball | NCVF Nationals Spring 2027

By Cal Women's Club Volleyball

Help Cal Women’s Club Volleyball travel to Nationals and continue competing among the nation’s top club programs!

Help Cal Women’s Club Volleyball travel to Nationals and continue competing among the nation’s top club programs! Cal Women's Club Volleyball Who We Are Cal Women’s Club Volleyball fields competitive teams of dedicated players with rigorous academic schedules. We are in Division I and Division III of the NCCVL (http://nccvlw.org) where we compete against teams such as Cal Poly SLO, Santa Clara, Sonoma, UC Davis, and USF at the league level and teams from all over the country at the national level each season. The Bears won the Division I national club championship in 2022 and the Division III national club championship in 2026! Our Mission & Goal The team formed out of a strong desire among UC Berkeley students to compete in high-level volleyball against other schools around the country. In 2015, Cal Club Volleyball successfully became a club, acting as one of the first club sports teams at UCB. Our program started with one team and now has grown to two: women's A and women's B! Beginning with 15 talented women and growing to our current 26 accomplished athletes has been a great accomplishment. As our club gains recognition and support, we intend to improve our national ranking while getting more funding for each team. Cal Women’s Club Volleyball is an entirely student-run organization. Our players pay out-of-pocket for practice time, transportation, competition fees, and other associated costs out of love for the sport. We are thus asking for the help of our community to allow our team to keep flourishing and competing nationally at an advanced level. In 2022, our A team ranked number 1 at the national championships in Arizona, while our B team ranked number 1 in Kansas City in 2026! As our teams keep growing, we hope to get more coaches and fundraise for our expensive travel. We hope to work harder and achieve our goal of $5,000 to help pay for our trip to the National Championship tournament in Atlanta, Georgia in April of 2027! We greatly appreciate your support as we hope to come home to Berkeley with another National title! Please make a gift today to support Cal Club Volleyball! Cal Women's A Team 2026Cal Women's B Team - National Champions Div III 2026 Price Breakdowns! Our team will use the funds raised to help offset the costs of travel to the National Championship tournament in Atlanta, Georgia in April, 2027. This includes lodging, tournament entry fees, and food. Should we reach our goal, we intend to use the funds to cover the costs of our hotel and tournament entry fees for both teams. The remainder of what is raised will be used to help offset food costs for players during the tournament. Average per participant cost for the 3-day NCVF national tournament:- Entry Fee - $40- Food (4 days when including two half travel days) - $240- Hotel (3 nights) - $80- Total cost per player - $360Our average cost per student-athlete for Nationals is roughly $360 (actual expenditures may vary). This per participant cost includes tournament entry fees, lodging, and food. By raising at least $5,000, we will be able to defray the costs for Nationals this year. More specifically, we hope to at least cover hotel and tournament entry fee costs for all of our players so that they do not have to pay out of pocket.Should we not reach our goal, the funds raised will be prioritized for offsetting the costs of tournament entry fees ($1,080 for each team). We will use whatever funds are leftover to offset the cost of hotels for lodging during the tournament so that players have to pay as little as possible. Any contributions will be deeply appreciated by our team. Many of our players are full-time students who also work multiple jobs and engage with other extracurriculars, making it challenging to financially support ourselves. Your donation goes a long way in supporting the dreams and passions of young women dedicated to playing volleyball at a competitive level. Even the smallest contribution will play a role in making it possible for our players to attend the National championships this year. We appreciate your support and hope we can make Cal proud. Go Bears! Stay Connected! You can find our schedule and follow our teams on our Cal Club Volleyball Instagram! For any direct inquiries, feel free to contact us at calwomensclubvb@gmail.com. Instagram: @calclubvolleyball Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$3,050

61%

Funded

8

Donors

17

days left

Pie Queens Fall 2026 Fundraiser

By Cal Women's Ultimate

Support the Pie Queens by helping reduce team expenses, expand financial aid, and ensure every athlete can play Ultimate!

Support the Pie Queens by helping reduce team expenses, expand financial aid, and ensure every athlete can play Ultimate! Cal Women's Ultimate Who are we? As UC Berkeley's nationally-competitive D1 women's ultimate frisbee team, Pie Queens is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where athletes of all experience levels and backgrounds can come to unleash their competitive spirit and become a part of an incredibly supportive ultimate community that goes far beyond college. We hope to raise funds to keep the program open to all players interested in joining regardless of their financial situation. In addition to offsetting team dues for all players, we will also use funds to finance to keep the program open to all. Our team at Bay Area Mixer In the fall, we play as one big Pie Queens program where the focus is on team bonding and skill development. Then in the spring, we split into our nationally competitive and regionally competitive teams, the Queens and Tarts, to take on the competitive season. We have seven awesome coaches who generously volunteer their time to keep this program as strong as it is. As a full program, we get to take our teams to 10+ tournaments in a school year! For some fun info about us, read until the end! Team cheer before our games at Centex (image courtesy of Matthew Brooks) Why support us? We are asking for your support so that the financial burden of being a player on this team does not deter anyone from joining. As a club sport team, we are almost entirely self-funded and it is incredibly difficult to cover team costs with only the dues we pay as players. Your donation will make the program more accessible by: Offsetting team dues (which include costs such as tournament bid fees, jerseys, discs, transportation to and from tournaments, housing, field space, and coaches' travel expenses) Funding our BIPOC account which supports our program's BIPOC individuals on a need-based, no questions asked basis Providing need-based support to all members of our program *All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. This year, we are determined to make nationals and all of us are ready to give the team everything we have. By donating to our program, you are helping us grow to our full potential! Many PQ alumni also go on to coach and are heavily involved in the Bay Area ultimate community and beyond. We’ve had current PQs coaching youth ultimate while still competing with us during our regular season! In the case we do not meet our goal, we will reallocate funds to be evenly distributed amongst all our current breakdowns, including tournament bid fees, equipment, and travel expenses. In the case we surpass our goal, we will allocate additional funds for our future seasons since we retain similar cost breakdowns every season. A little Pie Queens history... Our program has been around since 1988 and has been growing ever since. Somewhere along the lines, our team made the life-changing decision to stop at a diner in Oakland called Lois the Pie Queen after a fantastic weekend of ultimate. The food was amazing, but the team agreed that the highlight of their meal was the pie! They offered a wide variety of pies, including apple, sweet potato, lemon ice box, berry, cherry, pecan...the list goes on! And so, the UC Berkeley Women's Ultimate team, the Pie Queens, found our namesake in this delicious local restaurant and have been loyal customers ever since. This Black-owned business has been serving delicious soul food for over 50 years, and we couldn't recommend supporting them enough! Some fun facts about our team! And now here are the team's thoughts on some controversial issues like... Our visit to Lois the Pie Queen during this season's Spring Training See us in action at @pie.queens on Instagram, and we hope we can count on your support to keep our ultimate goals flying high! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$2,668

53%

Funded

24

Donors

17

days left

Support the Climbing Club at Berkeley! Fall 2026

By Climbing Team of Berkeley

Support the UC Berkeley Climbing Club and help Cal students access climbing trips, gear, gyms, and competitions in a welcoming community.

Support the UC Berkeley Climbing Club and help Cal students access climbing trips, gear, gyms, and competitions in a welcoming community. Climbing Team of Berkeley At the Climbing Team of Berkeley (aka Cal Climbing), we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to climb, regardless of their experience level or financial background. With over 300 student members, our club brings together everyone from complete beginners discovering their love for climbing to experienced climbers pushing their limits in the sport. Whether we're climbing at local gyms, representing Berkeley in collegiate competitions, organizing trips to world-class outdoor destinations, or simply spending time together, our mission is to build an inclusive, supportive community where everyone belongs. Rope climbing at our annual Spring Break trip to Red Rocks, Nevada. Unfortunately, climbing isn't always an accessible sport, and the costs add up fast. Climbing gym memberships cost $85 per month, group campsites for a single outdoor trip can run upwards of $1,000, and that's before accounting for competition fees, gear, transportation, and the ever-increasing cost of filling up our cars with gas. For many students, these expenses determine whether they can participate at all. As a student-run nonprofit organization operating on limited membership dues, we work hard to keep climbing affordable, but our resources can only go so far. Through our 2026–2027 crowdfunding campaign, we're raising money to break down these financial barriers, subsidize gym access, and make outdoor trips more affordable so that no student has to miss out because of cost. Our members enjoying an outdoor climbing trip together in Joshua Tree, California. Where Your Donations Go Every dollar raised will directly support climbing accessibility, helping us make gym access, outdoor adventures, and skills development more affordable for Berkeley students. All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. AllocationHow Your Support Helps40% — Outdoor Climbing TripsSubsidize transportation, camping, and lodging expenses so more students can experience outdoor climbing without the financial burden.25% — Gym Access & MembershipsHelp cover climbing gym access for members facing financial barriers.25% — Clinics & Skills DevelopmentMake climbing instruction, safety clinics, and skill-building opportunities more affordable for members of all experience levels.5% — Shared Climbing GearPurchase and maintain essential equipment that members can borrow rather than having to buy themselves. Examples include crash pads, helmets, etc.5% — Club Operations & EventsSupport community events, club programming, and the ongoing costs of maintaining an active climbing community. What happens if we exceed our goal? Additional donations will allow us to subsidize more gym memberships, offer financial assistance to more students, expand our outdoor trip opportunities, and invest in shared gear that will benefit members for years to come. What happens if we don't reach our goal? Every contribution still makes a difference. We'll put all funds raised towards our community. Why Your Support Matters ❤️ For us, climbing is about so much more than reaching the top of a wall. It's about building friendships, finding confidence, exploring the outdoors, and discovering a community that encourages you to push beyond what you thought was possible. A donation doesn't just help pay for a gym pass or a camping trip. It gives a student the chance to discover a new passion, make lifelong friends, and experience something they might otherwise never have been able to afford. Whether you're a Cal alum who remembers their first outdoor climbing trip, a friend or family member cheering us on, or simply someone who believes outdoor recreation should be accessible to everyone, your support helps us make that vision a reality. Thank you for helping us make the Berkeley climbing community more accessible, welcoming, and adventurous. We couldn't do it without you! Go Bears! Stay Connected Follow our adventures, see your donations in action, or reach out with questions! Instagram: @calclimbing Website: https://climbing.studentorg.berkeley.edu/ Email: cvanherick@berkeley.edu Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$2,590

51%

Funded

20

Donors

17

days left

Cal Equestrian Club | IHSA Horse Show 2026-27

By Cal Equestrian Club

Support Cal Equestrian as we host our first IHSA horse show and help cover horse boarding costs for a championship-caliber team!

Support Cal Equestrian as we host our first IHSA horse show and help cover horse boarding costs for a championship-caliber team! Cal Equestrian Club Cal Equestrian was born to directly challenge the notion that horseback riding is for the wealthy and privileged. Competitions are structured such that all riders, whether they have competed in Grand Prix or never ridden a horse before, will have a chance to compete and win points as an individual and for the team. At IHSA competitions, team members compete on the hosting school’s horses, meaning you don’t need to own a horse to compete, significantly reducing the cost of riding. That being said, the team works with Dana Robinson and her horses in order to practice and host our own competition (a requirement to be in the region). In an effort to keep dues as low as possible, they barely cover the cost of the lessons and membership dues, let alone horse care, riding apparel, travel, and more. Thanks to the personal sacrifices of our team members and our coach, we have remained afloat and have become increasingly competitive. Our recent results are exceptional – we have finished Reserve Champion in our region for the past three years, and are proud to have sent one of our riders to Nationals last season. Beyond our competitive results, our organization is a unique one – we pride ourselves on a diverse range of backgrounds across all equestrian disciplines, and our steadfast commitment to both high level academics and athletic excellence. We strike a unique balance between a bustling Bay Area city lifestyle and our time at the farm, and also introduce our barn’s younger riders to the collegiate riding system. As our riders progressively improve, we hope to ensure that everyone can afford to practice and compete, but we cannot do it alone. Through your generous donations, you will support a radical change in equestrian competition, leveling the playing field and allowing riders of all backgrounds and experience levels to have their shot at the blue ribbon. Funds from Crowdfunding will be used to cover these horse maintenance fees, travel costs, registration fees, and other operational costs of Cal Equestrian. Thank you so much for your support! Follow us on Instagram @cal_equestrian, on Facebook, or visit our website: https://equestrian.studentorg.berkeley.edu/ Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$2,375

47%

Funded

8

Donors

17

days left

Cal Club Golf | NCCGA Regional Tournaments | Fall 2026

By Cal Club Golf

Support Cal Club Golf by helping players return to NCCGA competition and making tournament opportunities more affordable!

Support Cal Club Golf by helping players return to NCCGA competition and making tournament opportunities more affordable! Cal Club Golf Team History & Structure: Cal Club Golf began competing in NCCGA (National Collegiate Club Golf) tournaments in 2014 and has grown to be a team of ~30 players today. In 2018, the team made it to the NCCGA National Championship, and in Fall 2019, the team had the lowest unadjusted scoring average in the nation. With rapidly rising costs post-pandemic, participating in NCCGA tournaments has become unaffordable, so the team is currently focused on offering weekly practices for its members. Our main competitions are now just annual matches against local club teams at Santa Clara University and Stanford University. These practices, matches, and all team affairs are fully funded by member dues, as we do not receive any funding from the university, which has become a significant challenge for our team. Why support Cal Club Golf? Our goal with this year's campaign is to compete in NCCGA tournaments at an affordable cost to our players. We want to offer our players the opportunity to compete by subsidizing tournament fees as much as possible and enable their best performance by supporting more frequent practices and competitions. Most importantly, increased funding will allow us to provide these opportunities to more players and offer the opportunity to compete to as many students as possible. Ultimately, our dream is to become a nationally competitive club team and offer our golfers the most opportunities to compete at a high level, all at a reasonable cost! Budget Breakdown: Based on budget estimates, we expect to spend about $11,500 this semester. Around 80% of our dues go towards green fees, while the rest of the money is used towards social events and merchandise. However, in past years, we have not been able to afford all the costs of participating in the NCCGA tournaments using our club funds. This would require around $5000 to cover everything using club funding, which includes team registration, tournament entry fees, practice costs, transportation, lodging, and food. Our goal is to be able to send a full team to these tournaments, which is 8 players. Ideally, we would be able to field multiple 8 player teams (A, B, and/or C teams) to represent Berkeley to its fullest potential. 100% of all funds raised will go directly toward reducing out-of-pocket costs for our players competing in the 3 NCCGA regional tournaments during the 2026–2027 season. By reaching our $5,000 fundraising target, we will provide an equal subsidy of $1,666.67 per tournament ($208.33 per player per event). This directly lowers out-of-pocket costs from $1,510 down to $885 per player—a 41% total savings for our student-athletes. Tournament 1: Los Lagos Golf Course San Jose, CA | October 10–11, 2026 | Entry Fee: $245 / player Team Tournament Expenses: $3,760 (Entry: $1,960 | Travel: $800 | Housing: $600 | Meals: $400) Campaign Subsidy Applied: -$1,666.67 (Covers 85% of entry fees) Remaining Team Out-of-Pocket Cost: $2,093.33 Tournament 2: Laguna Seca Golf Course Monterey, CA | October 24–25, 2026 | Entry Fee: $275 / player Team Tournament Expenses: $4,000 (Entry: $2,200 | Travel: $800 | Housing: $600 | Meals: $400) Campaign Subsidy Applied: -$1,666.67 (Covers 76% of entry fees) Remaining Team Out-of-Pocket Cost: $2,333.33 Tournament 3: Pacific Grove Golf Links Pacific Grove, CA | April 3–4, 2027 | Entry Fee: $315 / player Team Tournament Expenses: $4,320 (Entry: $2,520 | Travel: $800 | Housing: $600 | Meals: $400) Campaign Subsidy Applied: -$1,666.66 (Covers 66% of entry fees) Remaining Team Out-of-Pocket Cost: $2,653.34 **All budget projections are based on a standard 8-player tournament travel roster. If we don't meet our fundraising goal, all of the proceeds of this campaign will subsidize practice and competition as much as possible. We would host other fundraisers and as a last resort, ask our players to pay out of pocket to cover the difference. However, if we surpass our goal, we would be able to host our own tournaments and give our players even more bonding experiences with the team through more social events and practice time. Any donation, large or small, will be put towards supporting our players and our team is endlessly grateful for all contributions! Thank you so much for supporting Cal Club Golf -- Go Bears! Contact & Social Media: Instagram: @clubgolfatberkeley Email: justinleong@berkeley.edu (Justin Leong -- President) Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$2,310

46%

Funded

15

Donors

17

days left

Cal Women's Club Lacrosse | Crowdfunding Fall 2026

By Cal Women's Club Lacrosse

Help Cal Women’s Club Lacrosse cover travel, tournaments, coaching, and equipment as we compete with top teams nationwide!

Help Cal Women’s Club Lacrosse cover travel, tournaments, coaching, and equipment as we compete with top teams nationwide! Cal Women's Club Lacrosse About Us: Cal Women's Club Lacrosse Cal Women's Club Lacrosse is a student-run organization at the University of California, Berkeley, competing in two of the nation's most competitive leagues: the Western Women's Lacrosse League (WWLL) and the Women's Collegiate Lacrosse Associates (WCLA). Since our founding in 2008, we have been dedicated to advancing women's lacrosse at UC Berkeley, fostering leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun, competitive environment.In just our second year, we won both the WWLL Division II and WDIA Division II Championships. Since moving up to Division I, we've continued to build on our success, consistently ranking among the top teams. This past season, we finished 5th in the WWLL Premier Division, landing just outside the national top 20, a testament to our continued growth and competitive drive.Our team is not only united by a passion for lacrosse but also enriched by the diverse academic and personal pursuits of our players. Our student-athletes study a range of subjects, including Data Science, Engineering, Nutritional Science, and Media Studies, while being active members of various campus organizations.Now in our second year as a Registered Student Organization (RSO), we self fund for everything , including rental cars, tournament fees, gear, field space, trainers, and coaching salaries. Funding and Support As a fully student-run team, we receive no financial assistance from UC Berkeley or Sports Clubs. Now in our second year as a Registered Student Organization, all expenses, including rental cars, tournament fees, gear, and coaching salaries, are still paid out of pocket by our players and through fundraising efforts. As our team grows and our competition level rises, so do our financial needs. The generosity of donors plays a crucial role in sustaining our program, allowing us to compete with top teams across the country and gain national recognition.All donations are tax-deductible and go directly toward our operating costs. Your support, no matter the amount, makes a huge difference in helping us pursue our goals and maintain the high level of competition we've achieved this season. Every donation, whether large or small, is valuable. Even if we don't meet our fundraising goal, your contribution will still help cover essential expenses like travel, tournament fees, and equipment. If we exceed our goal, the extra funds will enhance our program. Every dollar raised brings us closer to ensuring our team can thrive and compete at the highest level. We believe everyone, regardless of financial background, should have the opportunity to join our lacrosse team.Please consider making a donation today and sharing our cause! By supporting our team, you're contributing to a positive community where women develop lifelong skills, form lasting friendships, pursue their academic goals, and enjoy playing the sport they love. Here’s what your donation can help us cover this season:- Tournament Fee: $2,080- Hotels: $1,600/weekend- Rental Cars: $150/car- Referees: $160-280/referee- WWLL Dues: $1,170/year= Coaches: $4,000/coachAll estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. For questions or concerns, contact: calclublacrosse@gmail.comCheck out our website: http://www.calclublacrosse.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @calclublax Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$875

10%

Funded

7

Donors

17

days left

Cal Club Softball | NCSA | Fall 2026

By Cal Club Softball

Help Cal Club Softball travel, compete, and grow. Your support reduces financial barriers and strengthens our student-athlete community!

Help Cal Club Softball travel, compete, and grow. Your support reduces financial barriers and strengthens our student-athlete community! Cal Club Softball Emily Ramey formed Cal Club Softball in 2019 as a student-run sport, driven by a passion for competition and camaraderie. The club was created to give smart, passionate women the chance to keep playing the sport we love while thriving academically at Berkeley. We needed a supportive community where twenty talented, like-minded women could come together to compete and have fun. Since our inception, we've grown into a dedicated roster of talented players who share a love for the game. Your support will help us achieve our goals and enhance our overall experience at Berkeley. We compete in the NCSA Division 1 Pacific Central Conference, where we face strong competition against UC Davis, UC Merced, UCSC, and Sacramento State, while fostering a supportive team environment. We've also had the opportunity to travel to prestigious institutions, including USC, the University of Oregon, and UCLA, to compete in tournaments that have tested our skills and strengthened our bond as a team. Looking ahead, we are excited to keep competing at a high level, build on our past victories, explore new opportunities, and embrace the challenges ahead, but none of this is possible without your support! The funds raised will directly support our participation in competitions and events, helping us improve our skills and strengthen team camaraderie. They will also help us secure transportation for away games and tournaments, so we don't face the same challenges we did in our inaugural season. By easing the financial burden of competing, we can focus on our performances and continue strengthening our team dynamics, fostering a lasting community for our student-athletes! Our costs for the 2026-27 Season: Fields for Games: $36/Hour- Total: $1,650.00 Umpires: 250/Game-Total:2,250.00 Equipment: $400 - Total: $400.00 NCSA Registration: $1,440 - Total: $1,159.00 Gas: $0.76Mi - Total: $424.38 Food: $45 - Total: $180.00 Socials: $400 - Total: $400.00 These are approximate yearly expenses we plan to cover with the funds raised. All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. Funds that are raised will be distributed to the next years team. With your support, we can overcome financial hurdles and fully embrace the opportunities that lie ahead for our team. This year, our fundraising project focuses on ensuring the sustainability and growth of Cal Club Softball as we work to build a competitive, supportive environment for our players. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to cover essential expenses such as tournament transportation, registration fees, uniforms, equipment maintenance, and other operational costs. Thank you so much for your support, and Go Bears! Please connect with us on Instagram: @calclubsoftball. Please note that all donations are tax-deductible. If we do not reach our funding goal, we will still use any funds raised to cover key expenses, such as travel and tournament fees, allowing us to continue participating in competitions at a reduced capacity. We will prioritize essential needs to keep our project viable and our team able to compete effectively. Surpassing our goal will let us budget for future iterations of Cal Club Softball! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$520

5%

Funded

5

Donors

17

days left

2027 National Wushu Collegiate Competition | CMAAC

By CMAAC

Help Cal Wushu defend its national title by funding travel, equipment, and competition costs for the 2027 Collegiate Games!

Help Cal Wushu defend its national title by funding travel, equipment, and competition costs for the 2027 Collegiate Games! CMAAC We're the Chinese Martial Arts Appreciation Club, the nation's oldest wushu club, founded in 1981. We are the home of 52 active members, alongside 5 coaches, and many Team USA wushu athletes! In the past year, we overcame the financial burden to self-fund our club gear, silks, transportation & lodges, and all the costs for the 2026 Wushu Collegiate Competition. With our determination and hard work, we took home championships The CMAAC Beginner Cohort This upcoming April, we're preparing ourselves to compete in the 2027 National Wushu Collegiate Competition that will take place in the east coast (New York City, tentative). We're looking for every way to take roughly 40 members to the competition and staying for 3 days. We believe the fundraiser could help us achieve that and give us the opportunity to thrive. Medal Show-off! '26 Collegiate Tournament Each athlete worked very hard to show off their best selves in the competitions. We set our goal to raise $5,000 in order to cover registration fee (roughly $90/per), Food & Gas (around $1,100), and miscellaneous fund to cover any shortcomings (estimated $300). This is a huge initiative we're need you help for! Cost break-down for the '27 Collegiate Tournament Help us achieve this goal is you're: ✅ A Berkeley student/alum✅ Believes in student-led communities✅ A parent, family member, or friend of a student✅ Someone who loves Chinese culture or wants to learn more about it✅ Someone who resonates being a student on a tight budget✅ A believer in making campus feel more welcoming and connected✅ Values discipline, perseverance, and teamwork✅ A supporter of cultural diversity and representation at Berkeley In an event that prevents us to raise enough money, unfortunately, we'll have to reduce the members that can participate in the competition. That's why we're trying our very best to make presence at every performance opportunity. If you're interested in seeing a live demonstration at your organization or would like to support us in any way, please contact: [Email✉️] [Instagram] [FaceBook] Thank you for supporting the Chinese Martial Arts Appreciation Club! Go Bears! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$675

13%

Funded

4

Donors

17

days left

Cal Dragon Boat | College Cup 2026

By Cal Dragon Boat

Help Cal Dragon Boat defend its legacy at College Cup by funding travel, race fees, and essential competition-day expenses!

Help Cal Dragon Boat defend its legacy at College Cup by funding travel, race fees, and essential competition-day expenses! Cal Dragon Boat History & Overview Founded in 1998, Cal Dragon Boat is a competitive student-run dragon boat team at UC Berkeley that regularly participates in regional, national, and international races. We are a diverse group of hardworking students studying various concentrations, ranging from medicine and engineering to rhetoric and architecture. We strive to make dragon boating more accessible to the students of UC Berkeley and recruit student-athletes twice a year. We are extremely proud to be one of the top college teams in the United States. Dragon boating is a water sport in which a canoe-shaped boat of up to twenty people paddle together in a synchronized rhythm to make the boat move, emulating a soaring dragon. Usually, races are 200, 500, or 2000 meters in length. Dragon boating is traditionally observed during the Chinese Duan Wu festival. However, it is now a much more common year-round activity and is one of the fastest-growing sports throughout the world! Our Current Team & Upcoming RacesEvery semester, we participate in 2 races, competing against teams across the state, country, and even the world! In Spring 2025 we placed 2nd in the Tempe Arizona Dragon Boat Festival’s Collegiate Division and 2nd at the Baby Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival A Division 500m and 200m races. In Fall 2024 and 2025 we placed 1st in A Division at the College Cup Dragon Boat Race. Last summer, 6 of our paddlers qualified for Team USA, representing the United States and competing in the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC) in Germany! This semester (Fall 2026), we have races at the North California Dragon Boat Festival (NCIDBF) in Foster City and College Cup at Lake Merced, San Francisco. With 51 active paddlers on our roster, we are excited to continue training hard and cultivating our community! One boat, one team, one family! Why we're fundraising We are fundraising to cover travel expenses for College Cup and upgrade our team's shared equipment! We have won the College Cup Race the past two years, and it is our biggest race. However, our paddlers currently pay out of pocket for travel and food, which can be expensive. We hope that this fundraiser can help alleviate the financial burden, making race attendance more accessible for all paddlers. We also want to upgrade our equipment so that more future paddlers can enjoy a better experience on the team! Our overall race expenses: $5000 total $2250 for 15 Team Personal Flotation Devices $2000 Race Registration Fees $500 Electrolytes, Water, Race Food $500 Travel Fees Our current fundraising goal: $2250 for Personal Flotation Devices Even if we don't reach our full goal, every dollar raised will still go back to covering paddlers’ travel fees, prioritizing reimbursements for paddlers with the most financial need! All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. Thank you for your consideration and support! Connect with us: Website: https://caldragonboat.studentorg.berkeley.edu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caldragonboat/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CalDragonboat Email: caldragonboat@gmail.com Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$0

0%

Funded

0

Donors

17

days left

Cal Badminton | National Badminton Collegiates | Fall 2026

By Cal Badminton

Support Cal Badminton as we travel to collegiate championships and make high-level competition accessible to more players!

Support Cal Badminton as we travel to collegiate championships and make high-level competition accessible to more players! Cal Badminton Badminton Club at Berkeley is sending a team of 15-20 players to the National Collegiate Team Badminton Playoff in the Spring of 2027! With more than half of the Team USA 2024 Paris Olympic badminton athletes from Cal, we have attracted incredible players and consolidated our prominence in creating a platform to compete at the highest level. Proudly adding to our list of achievements, we recently secured the title of National Collegiate Team Champions in Boston in both 2024 and outplayed schools across the nation to secure 1st place in the Smash Collegiate Championships 2026 Summer Cup. In the 2026 National Collegiate Team Badminton Playoff, we finished in 2nd place, with 90 universities across the nation competing in the collegiate circuit. We need your support to further our dominance! Founded in the 1990s, formerly known as Cal Badminton, Badminton Club at Berkeley is the only badminton club at UC Berkeley. Entirely student-run with 150+ undergraduate and graduate students each semester, we promote badminton within the Berkeley community, welcoming all participants and offering opportunities to compete at both recreational and intercollegiate levels through meets and tournaments. However, we are more than just a competitive team. We are a vital part of the global badminton community, hosting over 75 prestigious tournaments such as the Golden Bear and Polar Bear throughout our existence and attracting over 600 entries annually from players worldwide. These events not only showcase our commitment to the sport, but also our passion for uniting people through badminton. Looking ahead, we are committed to attracting and training the next generation of world-class players while expanding our network. We are excited to continue to thrive and shape the sport for years to come. Why We Need Your Support:This year, we are aiming to raise $5,000 to continue our mission. Your contributions will help us: Organize Community Tournaments: Host a series of inclusive tournaments that welcome players of all skill levels, fostering a love for the sport in the local community. Prepare for Nationals: Defend our national titles by covering travel expenses, training equipment, and essential resources needed for high-level competition. Enhance Intra-Club Events: Create opportunities for our members to engage in practice sessions, social events, and internal tournaments, building a sense of camaraderie and teamwork. How Your Support Will Be Used: $4,000 on travel (flights, rental cars, lodging) $500 on training and competition equipment (tournament-grade feather shuttlecocks, court equipment, and official team uniforms) $500 on tournament registration fees and miscellaneous All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. Surpassing our goal will allow us to sustain Badminton Club at Berkeley further into the future and provide us with the bandwidth to engage more members of the community in the sport we love. If we fall short of our goal, the money will be allocated towards essential costs, such as travel expenses and basic equipment. While we may need to reduce the scale of our planned events, we will still be able to keep the number of events at a similar amount. Our goal remains to promote badminton and foster community engagement, even if it means adjusting our initial vision. We will also explore additional fundraising opportunities and sponsorships to supplement any shortfall, ensuring that our commitment to the community and the sport remains strong. We hope you will help us realize our vision in its totality! Why it Matters: Badminton is more than just a sport to us—it’s a community and a family. We want to make badminton accessible to everyone, whether they're just picking up a racket for the first time or training to compete on the global stage. With your support, we can continue to grow this community, share our passion, and ensure that the next generation of Cal players are ready for success. As a student-run sports club, our primary goal this year is to reduce financial barriers for our competitive team members while maintaining accessible, high-quality programming for our broader community of recreational players on campus. Thank you for considering a gift to Badminton Club at Berkeley! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference to us. If you would like to learn more, please feel free to visit our website and contact us by emailing calbadminton@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram @cal_badminton and TikTok @CalBadminton to learn more. We appreciate your support! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$0

0%

Funded

0

Donors

17

days left

Cal Men's Club Water Polo Fall 2026

By Cal Men's Water Polo

Support Cal Men’s Club Water Polo as we compete for a regional title, travel to tournaments, and pursue another nationals berth!

Support Cal Men’s Club Water Polo as we compete for a regional title, travel to tournaments, and pursue another nationals berth! Cal Men's Water Polo UC Berkeley Men’s Club Water Polo is a highly competitive, student-run team of around 25 students. During our fall season, we practice more than eight hours a week and compete in tournaments across Northern California as members of the Sierra Pacific Division, where the top team qualifies for nationals. We have a proud history: Sierra Pacific Division champions every year from 2012 to 2019 and again from 2021 to 2023. This season, we’re working to return to the top and chase the first club national championship in school history. But we face a major challenge: we are almost entirely player-funded. Every season, players pay out of pocket for league fees, pool time, tournament travel and equipment. Your support keeps competitive water polo open to any Cal student who wants to play, regardless of what they can afford. How your gift will be used Our goal is $5,000: League fees: about $4,650 Competition costs (tournament and facility fees): about $350 All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. If we don’t meet our goal, all funds will go toward our league fees first, then other team operating costs. If we surpass our goal, extra funds will support tournament travel and future seasons. Whether it’s $10 or $500, every gift keeps us in the water. Can we count on you? Please share this page and follow along on Instagram at @calmensclubwaterpolo and on Facebook at UC Berkeley Men’s Club Water Polo. GO BEARS! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible. The UC Berkeley Foundation tax ID (EIN) is 94-6090626.

$0

0%

Funded

0

Donors

17

days left

Berkeley Ballroom Dancers | Fall 2026

By Cal Ballroom

NEW GOAL: $2,500! Support Berkeley Ballroom Dancers as we fund expert coaching and bring the Berkeley Classic competition back to campus!

NEW GOAL: $2,500! Support Berkeley Ballroom Dancers as we fund expert coaching and bring the Berkeley Classic competition back to campus! Cal Ballroom October 26th, 2026: Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign thus far and helped us reach our goal of $1,500! We are so incredibly grateful for your support, and we are now extending our goal to $2,500! All additional funds will go towards lowering dues and competition costs for our members this year. Berkeley Ballroom Dancers is UC Berkeley's competitive ballroom dance team. We have been introducing Berkeley students to the world of ballroom dance for over 50 years, by providing lessons, coaches, and hosting annual competitions. Our members learn ten dances, including International Standard dances like waltz, tango, and foxtrot; and International Latin dances like cha cha and samba. Members from our team attend competitions across the state and the country, and have placed and won at national competitions. We're asking for your support to help keep Berkeley Ballroom accessible to our dance community. This year we have increased our membership by 100%, many of our members being beginners, so we plan to pay professional dancers to coach on a weekly basis. We will also would like to pay for travel costs associated with competition, such as gas, hotels, and registration, and for larger social workshops to bring partner dance to the broader Berkeley community! This will occur over the next 6 months. Photo credit: Will Meng photography Giving our members the opportunity to compete at this level takes an enormous amount of resources. Ballroom dancing itself is an expensive sport: in addition to taking lessons, paying for dance shoes, practice wear, competition fees, and travel fees adds up quickly. Especially for beginners, these costs can be a significant barrier to learning ballroom dance. We hope to grow a community of dancers from the ground up and provide quality dance education. To continue to hire our professional coaches and host our major intercollegiate competition, we need your support. Our highest priority is ensuring that our goal towards making ballroom dance accessible regardless of money will be met. Additionally, we will apply to undergraduate grants and scholarships pertaining to athletics and/or artistic endeavors to fill in any fundraising gaps. Photo credit: Will Meng photography Budget Breakdown: $600 - payment for our professional coaches over two semesters $900 - covering planning costs for the Berkeley Classic Ballroom Competition Regardless of whether or not we reach our goal, we will use the funds to pay for our professional coaches and planning for our spring competition. Any amount raised can help lower the cost for students to take our classes and participate in the competition. All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary as we encounter different costs throughout the season. We are a large and incredibly close-knit group, so the gratitude of even one student helped is multiplied throughout the team. Our team loves dancing more than anything, so please help us continue to dance by sending a gift! Thank you for your support, from all of us at Berkeley Ballroom! If you are interested in learning more about Berkeley Ballroom Dancers, please visit our team’s webpage at ballroom.berkeley.edu. You can also visit us on Facebook or Instagram (@calballroom) and message us with any questions you may have. Please consider giving us a like while you’re there! Thank you! Want to make your gift by check, donor-advised fund, or employer matching program? We are happy to help! Please email calcrowdfunding@berkeley.edu and include how you would like to support this project. Our team will provide the appropriate instructions, coordinate gift processing, and help ensure your contribution is credited to this campaign whenever possible.

$1,525

101%

Funded

9

Donors

17

days left

UC Berkeley

Projects