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Center for Vital Longevity

Center for Vital Longevity
Within the next five years, one in every five Americans will be 65 or older. As that number grows, so will the number of people facing age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's, and other forms of dementia. The Center for Vital Longevity is dedicated to understanding who is most at risk and finding ways to prevent or slow cognitive impairment before it takes hold.

This Comets Giving Day, your gift to the Denise C. Park Research Excellence and Innovation Fund supports the graduate students and postdoctoral fellows doing that work every day. Named for CVL's founder and a world-renowned expert on the aging mind, the fund honors Dr. Park's legacy by investing in the next generation of scientists who will carry this research forward.

Dr. Park spent her career supporting the next generation of scientists. Your gift does the same.

Become an Ambassador!

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$100 Gift Match

All $100 gifts given on April 7-8 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000!

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Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours

On April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $26 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,600. Plant your seed of support and watch your impact double!

$500

Alumni Challenge

For every 100 alumni who make a gift, an additional $500 will be unlocked and given to one group at random! The more alumni that give, the more bonus funds awarded!

200 Donor Goal

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Schools Leaderboard

For every school on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $250 will be given to them to allocate towards a student support fund or student organization/initiative. % increase is based on Schools Leaderboard Bonus from 2025.

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Student Org Leaderboard Bonus

For every student organization on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our student organizations across campus!

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Comets Giving Days/iWeek Service Week Event

Join us during iWeek for a hands-on volunteer event supporting future Comets! We’ll pack supply kits to help incoming international students feel welcomed and prepared as they settle in at UT Dallas. Each year, more than a thousand students arrive with limited belongings, and this event offers comfort and community. In partnership with Comets Giving Days, we’re uniting service and philanthropy. Hosted by UT Dallas Alumni, Office of Student Volunteerism, and Intercultural Programs. Alumni who are interested in serving should register using the event form found here: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events

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Passport to the World

Passport to the World kicks off iWeek on April 6 with an international festival featuring food, music, and cultural showcases. Stop by the Plinth between 1-3 p.m. to vote for “Best in Show,” with $300 in Comets Giving Days bonus funds awarded. Visit the UT Dallas Alumni booth to learn about Comets Giving Days and enjoy snacks and giveaways.

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6 for Success: Comet Donation Drive

For every gift — monetary or in‑kind — made during the drive, an additional $10 will be donated and split between UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard and Basic Needs Resource Center.

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1st Gift Bonus

The first seed is planted! Be the very first to give on 4/7 and unlock $50 in bonus funds for your favorite participating group.

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1,969th Gift Bonus

Deep roots, bold growth. The 1,969th gift honors our founding year and triggers $50 in bonus funds to your favorite Comets Giving Days group.

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3,150th Gift Bonus

Shoot for the stars and beat our 2025 total. The 3,150th gift unlocks $100 in bonus funds that launch even more impact for one of our Comets Giving Days groups.

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Most Alumni Gifts (Student Organization)

The top three UT Dallas student organizations that receive the most gifts from alumni will receive an additional $1000, $750, $250 in bonus funds! Get your alumni involved and excited!

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Grow with Us Match

All $26 gifts given on April 7-8 by UT Dallas alumni will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,600!

$1,000

Grow with Us Challenge

Rediscover your roots! When 100 alumni choose to support any area of UT Dallas on April 7-8, an additional $1,000 will be given to UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard!

100 Donor Goal

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Centers Leaderboard Bonus

For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our various centers across campus!

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Student Affairs Leaderboard Bonus

For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our Student Affairs teams!

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Academic Department and Programs Leaderboard Bonus

For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their goal, an additional $100 will be given to that department/program!

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iWeek Talent Show

Experience UT Dallas’ global spirit through music, dance, and more at the iWeek Global Talent Show. In partnership with UT Dallas Alumni, $700 in Comets Giving Days bonus funds will be split and awarded to top performers (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Doors open on April 10 at 6:30 p.m., first-come seating. Meet UT Dallas Alumni in the SSA lobby for giveaways. Be Globally Engaged! Alumni who are interested in attending are encouraged to register using the event form found here: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events

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Comets Giving Days Breakfast

Join us for the Comets Giving Days Kickoff Breakfast on April 7 at 9 a.m. Start the day with fellow Comets, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and learn how you can maximize your impact — including opportunities to earn bonus funds. We can’t wait to kick off Giving Days with you! Registration is required. Visit: https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events to register to attend the breakfast today!

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10,000 Followers

Help the @UTDallasAlumni Instagram account reach 10,000 followers by April 7, 2026 and $500 in bonus funds will be gifted at random to one of our Comets Giving Days groups and announced on April 8. Help the account reach 11,000 followers by the close of giving days on April 8 and an additional $1,000 in bonus funds will be gifted at random and announced on April 9, 2026. Social Comets, activate those networks!

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Last Gift Bonus

The final flourish! Make the last Comets Giving Days' gift at 6:49 p.m. on 4/8 and earn $100 in bonus funds. Give one final burst of growth to your favorite participating group.

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2,026th Gift Bonus

A milestone for this moment! The 2,026th gift activates an additional $50 in bonus funds for one of our participating groups.

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Most Alumni Gifts (Department)

The top three UT Dallas departments that receive the most gifts from alumni will receive an additional $1000, $750, $250 in bonus funds! Get your alumni involved and excited!

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