Pepperdine Challenge for Charity

MBA Challenge for Charity is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that draws on the talents, energy, and resources of MBAs from nine West Coast business schools (Pepperdine, UC-Berkeley, USC, UC-Davis, UC-Irvine, Stanford, UCLA, University of Washington, and University of San Francisco) to raise funds and volunteer for the Special Olympics and other charities throughout the year. 

Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management represents C4C by aligning itself with the Special Olympics and the Children's Lifesaving Foundation. We actively work with these organizations by providing financial donations and volunteer assistance.

We look to continue the legacy established by our school benefactor George L. Graziadio of becoming a guiding force in the community and making a positive impact on everyone we come in contact with. We look to involve the entire community (students, faculty, staff, family and friends) in our efforts to raise money for charity, perform philanthropy, and participate in the C4C Weekend at Stanford University in April 2008.
 

Volunteer (top)

You can make a difference!  Volunteering is easy and fun.  Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you can tutor a child from 4-6 p.m.  In addition, you can volunteer as a sports trainer for the many sports involved in the Special Olympics.

Contact Maria Gascon for opportunities and further information.

Race (top)

This year, Pepperdine University is hosting the 4th annual Running the Malibu Waves on March 29, 2008. All proceeds generated by the Pepperdine Challenge for Charity will benefit The Special Olympics & The Children’s Lifesaving foundation.

This year, the race is presented as a family-friendly event along the World-Famous Zuma Beach in Malibu. The 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run courses are stunning, running along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. 

Visit our dedicated Race Page for more information.
 

Meetings (top)

Attend our meetings for more information held on Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management. Drescher Malibu Campus.  Please join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming meetings.

 C4C Weekend (top)

C4C Weekend is the weekend-long athletic competition held at Stanford University in April, and all competing schools members of the Challenge for Charity organization come together and compete through multiple sports and activities.  You do not want to miss this exciting event!

WE NEED CAPTAINS! Please contact, C4C Weekend Director, Karl Dzioba.

2008 C4C Weekend List

5K Run
Basketball - Men's (A) & Men's (B)
Basketball-Women
Billiards
Bowling
Darts
Dodgeball
Foosball
Football - Men's & Coed
Golf - Coed
Horseshoes - Combined
Soccer - Men's & Coed
Softball - coed
Spelling Bee
Squash
Swimming-Combined
Table Tennis
Tennis
Trivia Bowl
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball - Women's, Men's & Coed
 

Contact Us (top)

President: Maria Gascon
Treasurer & CFO: Vanessa Towning

Running the Malibu Waves Committee
Race Chairman: Maria Gascon
Race Director: Colleen Higdon
Marketing Director: Greg Jones

Sponsorship Director: Candace Alfred

Logistics Director:

Operations Director:
 

C4C Weekend

Director: Karl Dzioba

Committee:

Auction Coordinator: Maria Gascon