The Live Mascot Program crowdfunding project is entering its final week and to encourage a strong finish President Martin has issued an exciting new challenge.

Ever wonder what Griff would do if he were in charge? If the Live Mascot Program reaches its $10,000 crowdfunding goal by Oct. 17, President Martin will declare Griff an honorary “President” of Drake University for a day.

Make your gift and check out progress toward the goal at crowdfunding.drake.edu and be sure to follow the Drake University and Griff social channels to see what “President” Griff does with his time in office. The Live Mascot Program brings vibrancy to Drake and our community and serves as a wonderful outreach to not only all of us on campus, but to prospective students, athletics fans, and the Des Moines campus.

Donations support all of this work and so much more.Don’t forget that every gift up to $10,000 made during this project is doubled, thanks to a generous match from Doug, BN’75, and Peggy, BN’76, GR’96, Person.

— Alicia Chilton, University Communications and Marketing