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 23, 2023
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Lan Lin & Dave Marvit gave $50.00
To support UCD rowing. Go Dylan! -
Bo and Joe gave $100.00
Because crew is awesome -
Tegan and Pascal Hoffmann gave $100.00
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Bill and Diana Adamo gave $50.00
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Lois Devincenzi gave $50.00
My grandson is on the crew team -
Thom Page gave $100.00
Help kids -
Nicole Cable gave $50.00
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Enola Gay Warrington gave $25.00
Because I believe in JD Schurr, and he wouldn't as me if it were not important to him. JD is a great young man and I want him to secede. Good luck to team. Go get them. -
Brandon & Hazelle Booth gave $25.00
Farm boys gotta sprint!
February 22, 2023
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The Medleys gave $50.00
Good luck, Ray!! -
Mark Fridell gave $100.00
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Clark and Linda Cable gave $100.00
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Pepino gave $50.00
Please papa, use theseah molto bene monies for the good kibbles, to make yourah muscles big and strong. I have few monies, because I am only a tiny cat. Do not forgetah the little whiskers of me, your sweet sweet son when you are away at sea. P.S. I will need to renegotiate my monthly allowance from you, pls. P.P.S. Someone threw up on the carpet but I pawmise it wasn'tah me. -
Becky gave $100.00
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Mandy Avila gave $25.00
Josh's rowing team -
Anonymous gave $25.00
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Tim and Debbie gave $100.00
To support Joshua Booth and the team -
Medley family gave $50.00
We love Ray! -
Lisa, Steve and Nikolas Rigisich gave $100.00
Rowing seems to have made Ray's life complete! : ) We are so grateful.
February 21, 2023
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Gabrielle and Chris Taylor gave $25.00
For Ana Taylor
February 18, 2023
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GARY AND JUDITH MILLER gave $150.00
WE WANT TO SUPPORT A TERRIFIC TEAM
February 17, 2023
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Matt Aredo gave $50.00
Just doing what I can to help the UCD crew team stroke.
February 16, 2023
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Trundl Inc gave $250.00
February 15, 2023
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Anonymous gave $150.00
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Kelsey Miller gave $50.00
Because nothing has spoken to my soul and identity as much as "Spicy Catch." Row on, number one sistah -
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
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Mike & Hilda B. gave $150.00
To encourage a dedicated athlete.
February 11, 2023
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Rick Crutcher gave $100.00
To help Jonathan be part of what makes the Aggies' season a big winner. (And, btw, the college I went to had a mascot that was a Purple Cow, so I can relate . . . . ) -
Benolin Cherian gave $100.00
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Chia Collins & Michael Cohen gave $100.00
Jonathan C -
Gayle Olson gave $250.00
Because I’ve known Jonathan his whole life - and when he chooses to do something, he figures out how, and makes it happen. I admire Jonathan and am glad to support this effort!
February 8, 2023
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Mildred Magnusen gave $25.00
support nephew
February 7, 2023
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Mom and Dad gave $100.00
We love you, Camden!
February 1, 2023
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Glenda Rudolph gave $50.00
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Camden's maternal grandparents gave $100.00
We have seen how much being on crew at Davis has benefited our grandson. It's a beautiful sport and just a great activity for students. -
Jim Rudolph gave $100.00
My grandson is on the team -
Ric Cederwall gave $50.00
Rowing is a great TEAM sport, and I’m glad that Rob’s has found it at UC Davis. I am happy to donate to the program in response to Rob’s invitation. I enjoyed crew at Stanford (coxed the Freshman, JV, and Varsity boats in the 1962-1965 seasons).
January 30, 2023
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Colin Beckford gave $25.00
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Park gave $100.00
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Kyle Kosarek gave $5.00
5 more hit the goal -
Kyle Kosarek gave $75.00
love u -
Michelle and Justin Dauer gave $25.00
You’ve judged a ton of yoyo contests for us and we appreciate you! -
Remy Baskin gave $20.00
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Kyung Lee gave $50.00
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Soh Young Won gave $100.00
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Luke gave $25.00
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Dale Tubat gave $25.00
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Katie Moran gave $25.00
January 28, 2023
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Tina Najbjerg gave $100.00
Because I have never seen my son happier or more fit than since he joined the UC Davis rowing team! -
Booya Tribe gave $25.00
Gotta support our alma mater! Go Aggies! -
Anonymous gave $100.00
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Aunt Carrie & Uncle David gave $100.00
We love watching our nephew row for UC Davis
January 27, 2023
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Maria Quinto gave $100.00
To support Candace's team
January 26, 2023
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Anonymous gave $100.00