Hi!
I’m Matthew Helkey
I’m working hard to raise money for the UCD Men's Crew Ergathon 2023
fundraiser led by Reid Luhn.
My goal
$525
of $350 raised
150% completed. Raised by 3 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, February 24, 2023
My goal
$525 of $350 raised
150% completed. Raised by 3 donors
This fundraiser concluded on Friday, February 24, 2023
Help our team to compete in regattas across the state and the country!
This fundraiser is organized by Reid Luhn
Fundraiser goal
$7,906 of $10,000 raised
79% completed. Raised by 88 donors
About
In 1977 Santa Barbara oarsman Richard Sundquist transferred to UC Davis and founded Men’s Crew at UC Davis. Shortly thereafter, team members drove the very first UCD racing shell from the East coast to West Sacramento to fully establish the Men’s Crew team. Hanging in the boathouse, this wooden boat is a reminder of our origins and of the torch that we have chosen to carry for past and for future Davis rowers.
Through the years, our team has been formed by dedication, passion, and hard work. The names of past oarsmen who built by hand the Curt Rocca Boathouse can be seen etched into the concrete foundation. Year after year, students of various athletic abilities enter the family of rowers that has been created here at Men’s Crew. We’ve produced inspiring Olympians, national level athletes, diligent leaders and team players. Some of the hardest working people and most unique personalities you’ll ever encounter have likely been apart of this incredible sport. Rowing has given us some of our fondest memories and many of our life long friends. We thank all of the past UC Davis Rowers for their passion and effort helping to build us into the team we are today.
And now you have the chance to show your support for the current athletes and coaches. Every donation has a positive impact on this amazing team.
What I’m Raising Money For
With the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and the high price of travel and accommodations, traveling to the regattas that our team has raced at for decades has become very difficult. We want to uphold the competitive standard that this team had set from its inception in 1977, and to do that we need to be able to prove ourselves at regattas like San Diego Crew Classic and ACRAs. Donations to this year's ergathon will help our athletes to have a full racing experience, and represent their university at a state and national level.
Why You Should Give
Rowing is a fantastic opportunity for young folks entering college to have a collegiate athlete experience. The sport represents teamwork like no other, and getting to row against some of the best teams in the country with your fellow teammates is a life changing experience. By donating to this year's ergathon, you help countless rowers and coxswains to achieve their goal of racing at a national level for their university at ACRAs in Tennessee.
Top team members
Team members
Sponsorship levels
$500
Champion
This level is exclusive to those unbelievably generous folks who want to see us succeed.
$250
Varsity 8
Making the V8 means you are in the upper echelon, striving for more speed at every practice.
$100
Engine Room
Putting in the grunt work for the team!
$50
Spicey catch
The thing we are all striving for...
$25
One stroke at a time!
It's the only way to get across the line.
Activity and updates
February 24, 2023
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Anonymous gave $25.00
Team Matthew!
February 15, 2023
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Anonymous gave $150.00
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Martha Helkey gave $350.00
Go UCD! Go Matthew! Cheers from Roger, Martha, Daniel, Christopher, Benjamin Helkey and Uncle Robert Murawski -
Row Fundraiser
Update from Matthew Helkey
Hello friends and family, As you may already know I have joined the men's rowing team at UC Davis. It has been an absolutely amazing experience to participate in a very vigorous sport with a fun and committed team. The rowing team here at Davis was hit hard by the pandemic, but is now in the process of ramping up again to become a competitive team. We are holding an Ergathon Fundraiser (rower's call rowing machines ergs) where we will keep several rowing machines running for 12 hours straight. Donations will be used to upgrade and maintain our well loved equipment, and in general keep this historic team going and competitive with clubs across the country! For those of you unfamiliar with the sport it is not a cheap one, new racing boats cost over $50k, each oar is around $500, and the list goes on. We are lucky enough to have two top of the line racing shells graciously donated by alumni, however most of our practices are done in older second hand shells to keep wear and tear on the racing shells down. Keeping our older equipment in top condition is essential to prevent equipment failures from eating into practice time. If this sounds like a worthy cause your donations would be much appreciated by myself and all my fellow rowers. Please check out my page: https://www.piggybackr.com/users/mhelkey/fundraisers/ucd-men-s-crew-ergathon-2023-2023-february/public Best, Matthew Helkey