2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge

The Pitt-Marquette Challenge is a student-led, grassroots fundraiser to support the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

The Challenge raises more funds each year than any other Foundation activity. Since its inception in 1979, more than 300 schools have participated, raising more than $4 million for physical therapy research. Support your school today!

**For donations from student PT Clubs that are using a school/PT club credit card or checking account: Please check the “Corporate” box and enter the school name (not the PT Club name) in the name field. If you are using a personal credit card or checking account, please just check the school name in the list and we will automatically apply your donation to that school’s total.

The 2018-2019 Pitt-Marquette Challenge

The Marquette Challenge is a grassroots, student-led fundraising effort to advance the mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Each year, hundreds of physical therapist (PT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) students, with the support of their program directors and community, hold fundraising events across the U.S. The top fundraising school for the 2017-2018 Mercer-Marquette Challenge, The University of Pittsburgh, raised $50,552 and earned naming rights for the 2018-2019 year.

When students participate in the Challenge at any level they make an investment that strengthens their future profession. Every donation, big or small, makes it possible to fund scholarships, fellowships and research grants. The Challenge allows students to connect with research in a meaningful way.

Funds raised through the Marquette Challenge provide funding for clinical researchers, support the rigorous scientific review process for all Foundation funding, and sow the seeds for new research to come. Since its inception, more than 300 schools have participated in raising more than $4 million. Funds raised through the Marquette Challenge have resulted in 26 research grants and scholarships.

GET ON THE LIST!

How can you get involved in the Challenge? Your school can get on “The List” of participating schools by contributing any amount to the annual Challenge effort.

30 Years of Fundraising

The Marquette Challenge Toolkit

Looking for fundraising ideas, inspiration and resources? Get started with the Marquette Challenge Toolkit. For a list of frequently asked questions, visit the Marquette Challenge FAQs.