The countdown is on — we’re just days away from the Fifth Annual Peacock Power 24-Hour Challenge! The challenge begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, and runs through 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, as Peacock Nation comes together once again to support Upper Iowa’s student-athletes.
Our goal this year is bold — $135,000 — and with the power of our alumni, families, and fans, we know we can reach it! Every dollar raised during the 24-hour window goes directly to enhance the student-athlete experience — providing vital resources for competition, academic success, and leadership growth.
To make this year even more exciting, we’re introducing three unlocking challenges that will help us soar higher than ever. These challenge gifts represent the momentum and spirit that make Peacock Nation so special — and every donor helps bring us one step closer to unlocking even greater opportunities for our student-athletes.
Over the first four years of Peacock Power, our community has donated more than $630,000 thanks to over 3,000 gifts, fueling facility improvements, championship travel, and growth across all programs. That tradition of generosity continues to strengthen our teams and inspire the next generation of Peacocks.
If you are unable to give online, you can still make a pledge by contacting Howie Thompson at thompsonh@uiu.edu or 563-425-5307. Checks made payable to UIU Athletics can be mailed to Howie Thompson, Peacock Athletics, Upper Iowa University, P.O. Box 1857, Fayette, IA 52142. Venmo donations are also accepted — send to @UpperIowa and include your selected team in the note.
This October, help us POWER OUR PEACOCKS by making a gift of any amount to your favorite team or program. Every gift counts — and together, we’ll make this the most electrifying giving challenge yet.
Feathers Up, Peacock Nation — let’s make this one to remember!
