Duke Children's Charity Stripe Challenge
Join the 2023-2024 Charity Stripe Challenge!
Now in its third season, this fundraising initiative combines the power and passion of Duke Men's Basketball with a highly engaging fundraising campaign to benefit Duke Children’s. Fans can show their support for Duke Children's by joining the Charity Stripe Challenge Fan Pledge! Choose a fixed amount to pledge for every free throw made by the Blue Devils during the season, or choose to make a one-time gift to show their support. At the end of the season, the total pledges make a significant impact for the patients at Duke Children’s!
Free throws made this season: 86
Dollars raised for Duke Children's this season: $8,093.40
At every Men’s Basketball home game during the season, a different Duke personality or celebrity guest walks out on the court with the game host, steps up to the “charity stripe” and attempts a foul shot to help raise money for Duke Children’s. A made shot earns $1,000 and a missed shot is worth $500. Past year's shooters have included J.J. Redick, Mike Dunleavy, Steve Wojciechowski, Jabari Parker, Coach Mike Elko, Marshall Plumlee, and Grayson Allen.
We are also looking for Game Hosts to sponsor games throughout the season!
Pledge a fixed amount per free throw or one-time pledge.
Choose from $0.05, $0.25, to $1.00 per free throw. A small amount will add up to a big impact!
Watch Duke Men's Basketball!
Your pledge will grow with every free throw made. Approximately 550 free throws are made in a typical season.
Make a difference for kids at Duke Children's!
Pay your total pledge at the end of the season. A $0.05 per free throw pledge can add up to $27.50 in a typical season. Every dollar goes directly to providing hope and healing for our patients and their families.
Host a Game
Being a Game Host includes:
- Walking on the Cameron Indoor Stadium court, being introduced to fans as the GAME HOST, and presenting a basketball to a celebrity free throw shooter. (Identity of the celebrity shooter will be revealed the day of the game.)
- Two tickets in Section 19 (lower level, mid-section), free throw line area, behind the visiting team's bench.
- Pre-game hospitality in Scharf Hall for two people.
- Parking pass for the Science Drive garage.
- Personalized Coach Scheyer autographed basketball.
- Photo with the celebrity shooter.
2023-24 Season
| Level 1 | $2,500 Donation |
| Level 2 | $10,000 Donation |
| Duke vs. North Carolina | SOLD |
To become a Game Host, contact Debra Taylor at debra.l.taylor@duke.edu or 919.385.0045.
2022-2023 Charity Stripe Challenge Results
Dollars raised during the 2022-2023 season: $164,281
Free throws made during the 2022-2023 season: 475
The first Charity Stripe Challenge during the 2021-2022 season raised $107,836.30.