The Barefoot Challenge started 13 years ago and thanks to all of you, our 12,000+ Babson athletic supporters, including alumni, families and friends, we've raised over $2 million to date! We've awarded over $100,000 in Challenge prize money and $15,000 is up for grabs this year for programs that Beat Their Best!
Put your program at the top and support our current student-athletes by making a gift to your team today! Simply click on the button above and select your program's fund from the designation dropdown OR select your program's tile and click the Give Now button to support them from there.
How can you help? Offer your own match or challenge and inspire others to participate.
Your investment in Babson Athletics helps each program travel to tournaments, purchase new equipment & uniforms, hire staff, tend to critical needs, and overall, succeed.
The Barefoot Challenge is named for former Babson President and proud Babson athlete Brian Barefoot ’66, H’09, MP’01, and Pamela Barefoot MP’01, champions of Babson Athletics and lifelong supporters of student-athletes. Thank you for helping carry forward their legacy.
What will my gift support?
A gift made to a Babson team will go directly to their program, providing travel opportunities, training equipment, wellness resources, and more. You can also choose to give to our Athletics Excellence Fund, Bravo Family Sports Medicine Suite, Lunder Performance Center, or Women's Empowerment Fund.
What payment methods do you accept?
Babson accepts a variety of payment methods, including:
- Credit and debit cards
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Bank transfers
And new this year DAFPay for donor-advised funds! You can easily give from your account online and see your immediate impact. Giving is quick, secure, and impactful.
Contact the thefundforbabson@babson.edu if you would like to make your gift via check, Donor Advised Fund you don't see listed online, stock, securities, or matching gift platform.
Can I make a gift with stocks or securities for the Barefoot Athletics Challenge?
Yes! To make a gift with stocks or securities please visit these directions here!
Let our team know at thefundforbabson@babson.edu – so we can count your support.
Can I support more than one fund?
Of course! Additional fund designations can be added as part of a single transaction on the Challenge site after clicking the Give Now button. If you make two separate gifts to the same fund, it will only count once toward the Beat Our Best challenge for that team.
How can I help my program after I make my gift?
Share with others! Check out our Advocate Playbook for images and sample messages, or become an Advocate.
Need assistance with your gift?
For additional questions, or to speak with a member of the Babson Annual Giving team, contact us at 781-239-4393 or thefundforbabson@babson.edu.
As our way of saying thanks for supporting the 13th Annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge, when you make a gift of $150 or more, you can select to receive a Babson Athletics beach towel. With a gift of $500 or more, receive your choice of a towel or a Babson Athletics quarter-zip!
Help Rally the Team 💬
The Barefoot Athletic Challenge is our biggest athletic community fundraising event and we couldn't do it without our incredible advocates!
Are you willing to spread the word to your Babson community? Sign up as an advocate and use your link when you share about Barefoot!
Each gift made because of your link will count toward earning Babson swag! You can earn all five items.
Thank you to Advanced - Online for sponsoring our top advocate prize!
Leaderboard 📈
View All Donors
| Team | Donors | Raised ($) | Goal (Donors) | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacrosse - Men's | 254 | $51,048 | 205 | 123.9% |
| Basketball - Men's | 173 | $46,696 | 194 | 89.2% |
| Tennis - Women's | 203 | $9,930 | 124 | 163.7% |
| Hockey | 263 | $50,881 | 248 | 106.0% |
| Field Hockey | 306 | $43,278 | 266 | 115.0% |
| Baseball | 173 | $37,663 | 175 | 98.9% |
| Softball Fund | 325 | $18,679 | 480 | 67.7% |
| Volleyball | 209 | $17,725 | 159 | 131.4% |
| Tennis - Men's | 98 | $7,985 | 129 | 76.0% |
| Cross Country and Track | 419 | $47,988 | 210 | 199.5% |
| Alpine Skiing | 48 | $3,325 | 172 | 27.9% |
| Basketball - Women's | 120 | $11,933 | 115 | 104.3% |
| Soccer - Men's | 191 | $30,476 | 165 | 115.8% |
| Swimming & Diving Team | 208 | $63,225 | 181 | 114.9% |
| Lacrosse - Women's | 208 | $20,636 | 166 | 125.3% |
| Golf | 77 | $9,040 | 118 | 65.3% |
| Soccer - Women's | 182 | $13,673 | 263 | 69.2% |
WE DID IT! We Beat Our Best 💚 (And with plenty of time to go!)
With hours left - who will take the top three spots on the leaderboard?
There are just hours left in our 13th Annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge and we are in striking distance to our goal! It’s time to dig deep and finish STRONG 💪
We are 329 donors away from surpassing our goal
AND there are new leaders on the board! Remember, whichever teams have the largest percentage increase from their best year will win additional money for their program!
Anything can happen! If your teammate, friends or family have not made their gift yet, now is the time! Let's make more memories, milestones and wins for our student-athletes!
Go BABSON! 💚
Huddle up! We are HALFWAY ⏳ through the Barefoot Athletics Challenge!
The goal is within reach, and it's time to rally your team and help us cross the finish line!
Thank you to our alumni, parents, and friends who showed up for our student-athletes today. Your generosity is already making an impact. 💚
Momentum is building. The energy is real. We are just getting started.
Every gift counts, let’s keep it going into Day 2.
Don’t forget to check the leaderboard and see what team is on top! With two days left, it’s anyone's game!
Over the next three days, the Babson community will come together to support our teams and elevate excellence together. Every gift helps create more moments, more wins, and more milestones for our student‑athletes.
This challenge is about showing what’s possible when we rally behind Babson Athletics. Whether you’ve already given or are cheering us on, thank you for being part of this community effort.
Things to Remember:
🏆 Challenge & Match Opportunities:
More than $26,000 in challenge and match funds are available throughout the Barefoot Athletics Challenge. Your donation can help unlock additional funds for Babson Athletics.
🎉 Donor Incentives:
When you make a gift of $150 or more you can select a Babson Athletics beach towel as a token of our appreciation. With a gift of $500 or more you can choose the beach towel or a Babson Athletics Quarter zip.
📣 Advocate Incentives:
Sign up to be an “advocate” for your team and encourage others to donate via text, email and/or social media! The more donations you bring in, the more Babson swag items you will receive! Use our advocate playbook to help you spread the word!
💚 Every Action Matters:
Every gift and every shared message helps move us closer to our goals and strengthens Babson Athletics as a whole.
Let’s make the most of the next three days and keep the momentum going.
Go BABO! 💚💚
106 days ago by Kellie Light