{"id":152216,"date":"2026-04-08T09:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=152216"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:37:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:37:33","slug":"5-unique-funds-to-support-on-ucf-day-of-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/5-unique-funds-to-support-on-ucf-day-of-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unique Funds to Support on UCF Day of Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Knight Nation\u2019s single&nbsp;largest day of impact&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/?utm_source=give%20now%20link&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=fivefunds&amp;utm_content=make%20your%20gift\">UCF Day of Giving<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 takes place Thursday, April 9.&nbsp;As a united Black &amp; Gold community, we&nbsp;will&nbsp;Bounce, Stomp, Splash and Cheer our way toward major wins for UCF students, faculty, programs, research endeavors and more.<\/p>\n<p>With more than 200 participating funds and so many opportunities for inspiration, activation and growth \u2014 we\u2019re counting down to liftoff by highlighting unique areas to consider supporting with your gift this UCF Day of Giving.<\/p>\n<p>As Knights, we challenge status quo. We charge boldly ahead toward industry evolutions and technological advancements. We dare to build a future the world has only begun to imagine. And it\u2019s all driven through moments like this and individuals like you.<\/p>\n<p>Together,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;launching Knights to new heights.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108025\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-108025 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love.jpg\" alt=\"UCF mascot Knightro forms heart with his hands\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-108025 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"UCF mascot Knightro forms heart with his hands\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2020\/03\/Knightro-love.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF is committed to supporting and offering relief resources for our students. (Photo by Nick Leyva &#8217;15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/ucf-student-emergency-fund?utm_source=ucftoday&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=funds&amp;utm_content=studemergency\">Student Emergency Fund<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>When the unexpected arises,&nbsp;help&nbsp;sometimes&nbsp;comes in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/ucf-student-emergency-fund?utm_source=ucftoday&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=funds&amp;utm_content=studemergency\">UCF\u2019s&nbsp;Student Emergency Fund<\/a>.&nbsp;Created to support&nbsp;Knights&nbsp;facing&nbsp;hardship that may&nbsp;hinder&nbsp;their education,&nbsp;this fund&nbsp;provides&nbsp;financial support&nbsp;for textbooks,&nbsp;fees&nbsp;and other education-related&nbsp;expenses&nbsp;for qualifying students.<\/p>\n<p>Your gift ensures that&nbsp;when&nbsp;life\u2019s&nbsp;trials&nbsp;test our&nbsp;Knights,&nbsp;they&nbsp;pass&nbsp;with flying colors,&nbsp;securing&nbsp;the education&nbsp;and future&nbsp;they&nbsp;deserve.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141522\" style=\"max-width: 1100px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"763\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-141522 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2.jpeg\" alt=\"Three people wearing military uniforms standing on a commencement stage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-738x512.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-577x400.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-360x250.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"763\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-141522 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201100%20763%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Three people wearing military uniforms standing on a commencement stage\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201100%20763%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2.jpeg 1100w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-738x512.jpeg 738w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-577x400.jpeg 577w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2-360x250.jpeg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2024\/05\/UCF_College-of-Medicine_Spring-2024-Commencment_2.jpeg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">From left to right: military officers and College of Medicine graduates <strong>Leeann Hu &#8217;24MD<\/strong>, <strong>Tovah Williamson &#8217;24MD<\/strong> and <strong>Asanka Ekanayake &#8217;24MD<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/office-of-military-and-veteran-student-success\">Office of Military and Veteran Student Success\u202f\u202f(MVSS)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/access.ucf.edu\/military\/\">Office of Military and Veteran Student Success<\/a>\u202fprovides services, programming and resources for thousands of military-connected students currently enrolled at UCF.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/office-of-military-and-veteran-student-success\">Your donation<\/a> helps ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;those who have served and their connected students are fully supported as they pursue their educational and career goals.<\/p>\n<p>UCF has been recognized&nbsp;with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-earns-2026-27-gold-award-for-support-of-military-veteran-students\/\">Gold Award&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Military Friendly&nbsp;Schools list<\/a>, as a Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus, a Best Military-Friendly Online College and on the <em>Military Times<\/em><em>\u2019 &nbsp;<\/em>2025&nbsp;Best for Vets Colleges List.&nbsp;Help us&nbsp;continue that legacy&nbsp;of&nbsp;serving those&nbsp;who\u2019ve&nbsp;served.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152219\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-152219 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house.jpg\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-152219 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/aphasia-house.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF&#8217;s Aphasia House uses the latest clinical research to create a personalized course of therapy for everyone they serve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/the-aphasia-house\">The Aphasia House<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?si=Nmm5Qmddj0ckfEyA&amp;v=qpagcbB53nE&amp;feature=youtu.be\">UCF\u2019s Aphasia House<\/a> offers an intensive, comprehensive therapy program&nbsp;to those&nbsp;navigating Aphasia, a&nbsp;language&nbsp;disorder that can arise from&nbsp;health challenges such as&nbsp;stroke,&nbsp;brain&nbsp;cancer&nbsp;and brain injury,&nbsp;and&nbsp;affects&nbsp;an individual\u2019s ability to&nbsp;read, write,&nbsp;speak&nbsp;and&nbsp;comprehend&nbsp;language.<\/p>\n<p>Through the program,&nbsp;individuals are&nbsp;empowered to&nbsp;make progress on their long-held goals, like talking with their grandchildren or ordering their favorite restaurant meal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/the-aphasia-house\">Your gift<\/a>&nbsp;on UCF Day of Giving&nbsp;supports the continuation of this&nbsp;important&nbsp;service for our community, as well as the hands-on experience UCF student clinicians&nbsp;receive.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-152220 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research.jpg\" alt=\"Man with dark hair and wearing a white lab coat and blue latex gloves inspects a glass beaker in a lab setting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-152220 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Man with dark hair and wearing a white lab coat and blue latex gloves inspects a glass beaker in a lab setting\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/COM-research.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/cancer-research-fund\">Cancer Research Fund<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/college\/medicine\/\">UCF College of Medicine<\/a> researchers as they&nbsp;break&nbsp;into new realms of&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;around&nbsp;the&nbsp;country\u2019s&nbsp;second leading cause of death&nbsp;\u2014 cancer.&nbsp;Through&nbsp;innovative science,&nbsp;they\u2019re&nbsp;exploring key&nbsp;avenues of discovery&nbsp;including&nbsp;the role that&nbsp;genes play&nbsp;in&nbsp;determining&nbsp;a person\u2019s cancer risk, what causes cancer to spread&nbsp;and how to harness the body\u2019s immune system to kill cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>The goal: to prevent cancer and find new therapies that improve quality of life&nbsp;for patients.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/cancer-research-fund\">Every gift<\/a> brings&nbsp;us one&nbsp;step closer&nbsp;to&nbsp;lives saved,&nbsp;families unburdened&nbsp;and a cure&nbsp;realized.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152221\" style=\"max-width: 1200px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-152221 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf.jpg\" alt=\"Six male and female college students dressed in suits hold plaques while standing in front of glass doors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"figure-img size-full wp-image-152221 img-fluid lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Six male and female college students dressed in suits hold plaques while standing in front of glass doors\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201200%20800%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf-360x240.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2026\/04\/moot-court-ucf.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">UCF\u2019s nationally ranked moot court team competes in a simulated court room setting against schools including Virginia, Yale, UT-Dallas and more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/moot-court-at-ucf\">Moot Court at UCF<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know&nbsp;that UCF has one of the top Moot Court&nbsp;teams in the nation, ranking&nbsp;among the top 15&nbsp;overall&nbsp;by the American Moot Court Association?&nbsp;Supervised by the <a href=\"https:\/\/ccie.ucf.edu\/legalstudies\/\">department of legal studies<\/a>, these student advocates&nbsp;are challenged&nbsp;with arguing&nbsp;mock supreme court cases&nbsp;on constitutional amendments.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/campaigns\/moot-court-at-ucf\">Support their continued&nbsp;excellence<\/a> and&nbsp;national&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;by&nbsp;making a gift on UCF Day of Giving.&nbsp;Help&nbsp;cover&nbsp;competition travel expenses, as well as&nbsp;the&nbsp;cost of&nbsp;the&nbsp;annual tournament&nbsp;hosted&nbsp;at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/downtown\/\">UCF Downtown<\/a>&nbsp;each fall.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s&nbsp;time for launch, Knight Nation! Join us&nbsp;as&nbsp;we rally around&nbsp;our favorite causes, and&nbsp;maybe even&nbsp;uncover some&nbsp;new&nbsp;ones, during UCF Day of Giving.&nbsp;Find&nbsp;more areas of support&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>exploring&nbsp;the&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/search?show_all=true?utm_source=ucftoday&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=fivefunds&amp;utm_content=explorefunds\"><strong>full list of funds<\/strong><\/a>,<strong>\u202fand&nbsp;save the date to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dayofgiving.ucf.edu\/?utm_source=give%20now%20link&amp;utm_medium=editorial&amp;utm_campaign=fivefunds&amp;utm_content=make%20your%20gift\"><strong>make&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>your<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;gift<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;on Thursday, April 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Thursday, April 9,\u00a0UCF Day of Giving\u00a0will support\u00a0students, research and programs shaping the future\u00a0\u2014 including 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