Longhorn Band

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This campaign ended on April 30, 2026, but you can still make a gift to University of Texas at Austin by clicking here!
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The Longhorn Band has been ringing cowbells, shaking fringe, and raising the spirits of Longhorn Nation for generations. With your help, the Showband of the Southwest will stand tall in the SEC as the countryโ€™s best โ€“ and best-supported โ€“ band.

BACK THE BAND DURING 40 FOR FORTY!


Your support during 40 for Forty keeps the band in step by:

  • Opening doors to a world-class education through scholarships.
  • Recognizing eligible band members with service awards for their commitment to practice, perform and provide enjoyment to thousands.
  • Ensuring the band is self-sufficient with resources needed for travel, performances, instruments, uniforms, equipment and more.


HORNS UP FOR THE HEARTBEAT OF GAMEDAY!




Gifts to Longhorn Band contribute to...

40 Hours for the Forty Acres
3,530 Donors - $1,162,569 Donated
Incentives ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Get 5 gifts through your advocate link to earn a 40 for Forty Bandana.
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Get 10 gifts through your advocate link to earn a clear UT fanny pack.
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Get 15 gifts through your advocate link to earn a 40 for Forty 30 oz. tumbler.
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Advocates ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Community Advocates

Generated 3281 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401

Soh Nishiyama

Generated 302 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672

Luke Mastrian

Generated 339 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348

David Griffin

Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515

Randall Ford

Generated 113 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825

Anna Boxall

Generated 295 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765

Mark Carella

Generated 130 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717

Victoria Mena

Generated 97 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560

Sam Zarou

Generated 71 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260

Katelyn Rood

Generated 174 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233


Leaderboards & Donors ๐ŸŽ

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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon41%Alumni
Gradhat icon14%Texas Exes Chapter
Suitcase icon10%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon10%Parents
Friends icon5%Friends
Book icon5%Students
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Cathy Sorsby, Jo Lyn Peters, Randall Storm
Cathy Sorsby, Jo Lyn Peters, Randall Storm
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Teresa Hastings
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Peggy Mueller
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Jeanne Ann Gibson
Jeanne Ann Gibson
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Updatesโ—
โ€‹Final Advocate Update

Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!

Gift Count Leaders

1. Luke Mastrian โ€“ 232

2. Soh Nishiyama โ€“ 116

3. David Griffin โ€“ 59

4. Jacob โ€“ 38

5. Rizky Pratama โ€“ 29


Dollars Raised Leaders

1. Soh Nishiyama โ€“ $19,672

2. Luke Mastrian โ€“ $18,338

3. David Griffin โ€“ $11,414.60

4. Randall Ford โ€“ $5,675

5. Mark Carella โ€“ $3,717


Winners will be announced on May 1.

35 days ago by Pablo Mora
Final Sprint

Longhorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!

Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.

Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.

35 days ago by Pablo Mora
Advocate Challenge Update #3

Final hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.

Gift Count Leaders

1. Luke Mastrian โ€“ 231

2. Soh Nishiyama โ€“ 116

3. David Griffin โ€“ 59

4. Jacob โ€“ 38

5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon โ€“ 25

Dollars Raised Leaders

1. Soh Nishiyama โ€“ $19,672

2. Luke Mastrian โ€“ $18,288

3. David Griffin โ€“ $11,414.60

4. Randall Ford โ€“ $5,675

5. Mark Carella โ€“ $3,717

One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.

35 days ago by Pablo Mora
Advocate Challenge Update #2

Hereโ€™s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.

Current Leaders

Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:

1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts

2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts

3. David Griffin - 48 gifts

4. Jacob - 27 gifts

5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts

 

Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:

1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950

2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428

3. David Griffin - $9,695

4. Randall Ford - $5,475

5. Mark Carella - $3,567

 

Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!

36 days ago by Pablo Mora
Advocate Challenge Update #1

Weโ€™re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and thereโ€™s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.

Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:

1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts

2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts

3. David Griffin - 26 gifts

4. Jacob - 18 gifts

5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts


Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:

1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943

2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960

3. David Griffin - $4,945

4. Randall Ford - $4,375

5. Emily Quigley - $2,376

A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.

Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we canโ€™t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!

36 days ago by Pablo Mora