Vulcan Challenge fundraising campaign enters final days at UH Hilo

Big Island Now·Oct 22, 2026 · 4:45 PM CT

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo's annual Vulcan Challenge is in its final two days and ends Friday, Oct. 23.

Run with the UH Foundation, the campaign raises money for scholarships, team travel and training for the school's 12 NCAA Division II programs. More than $46,000 in matching gifts is available: KTA Super Stores and the Taniguchi family are matching the first $25,000, the Vulcan Booster Club adds $13,000, and Hawaii Rush Soccer Club Big Island is putting up $5,000 for women's soccer.

Athletics Director Patrick Guillen will also match the first $250 given to each program, including sports medicine, for $3,250 in all.

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