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Send our Journalism students to the Olympics!

$3,346
9%
Raised toward our $35,700 Goal
51 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on July 29, at 03:59 PM CDT
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Rebecca's Story

July 13, 2016

Rebecca Butcher shares what she's looking forward to most about reporting in Rio de Janeiro.

Logan's story

June 21, 2016

Logan Butts, our soccer specialist tells his story.

Janika's story

June 07, 2016

Janika Bates, who will cover volleyball in Rio, is telling her story.

Anna Joy's Story

June 02, 2016

Each of us has a unique story that explains why we dream of going to the Olympics. We have decided to share these stories with you one by one. Anna Joy Batchelor is the first to share her story today. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates: @MEM2Rio.

Anna Joy's story

June 02, 2016

Each of us has a unique story that explains why we dream of going to the Olympics. We have decided to share these stories with you one by one. Anna Joy Batchelor is the first to share her story today. Follow us for regular updates: @MEM2Rio on Twitter.

 

 

Our way
of Thanking You

$10

In the loop

Thank you! Expect some email updates about the campaign and the trip between now and the end of August!

7 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$25

A picture is worth 1,000 words

Thank you for donating! We will email you a photo from Rio taken by the students in addition to the email updates.

11 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$50

PM on a pic

Thanks for your contribution! We will email you a picture that will include a personalized message to you (and of course you get the previous perks too).

10 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$100

An online participation ribbon

Thank you for your donation! At this level, we will post a social media shout out to you (on either Twitter or Facebook) from Rio with a “personalized” picture (and of course you get the previous perks too).

12 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$200

Pewter Medal Package

Thank you for your gift! We will email you ten pictures from Rio and the Olympics! (And of course you get the previous perks too).

2 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$500

Bronze Medal Package

Thank you for your donation! Expect a video postcard from Rio shot and edited by us in your inbox in August. And of course, you get the previous perks as well.

0 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$1,000

Silver Medal Package

"Obrigado" as they say in Brazil! In addition to all the previous perks, you will be invited to campus to meet the students so they can thank you in person for your generous contribution.

0 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016

$5,000

Gold Medal Package

Thank you so much for your gift!! In addition to the perks above, you will receive a University of Memphis flag framed in a decorative box with a certificate... And before sending it to you, we will fly it in your honor on campus!

0 of Unlimited Claimed
Estimated Delivery: August 2016
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