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Back the ’Birds:
Your incredible impact!

Back the ’Birds 2026 is coming up on September 15!

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Thanks to your incredible generosity, Back the ’Birds 2025 was a huge success!

As we reflect on everything that was accomplished this past year, Back the ’Birds stands out as a defining moment of collective impact. Your support has created new opportunities for student-athletes and fuelled inspiring achievements across our Thunderbird teams.

We are excited to share with you how your gift has been put into action and the difference it’s made for the teams and causes you care most about. Thank you for proving how powerful our Thunderbird community can be when we come together.

All thanks to you

$553204

Raised

2534

Donors

3734

Gifts

Top teams you backed in 2025

Most supported women’s team:
Women’s Volleyball

Most supported men’s team:
Men’s Rugby

Most supported co-ed team:
Cross Country and
Track & Field

“Back the ’Birds has shifted and transformed our program. Donor support allows us to embark on more trips, purchase additional equipment, and provide academic support through tutoring services. It’s allowed us to be a holistic program, adding extra value to an already very talented group of individuals.”
Jesse Symons, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

Champion results you fuelled

You helped make some amazing results possible in the 2025-26 season. This is just a snapshot of what we achieved.

  • Won six national championships and eight conference titles

  • Recognized 241 student-athletes as Academic All-Canadians

  • Supported over 250 UBC Olympians and 66 medallists

  • 64,392 total attendance at Thunderbirds varsity events & games