Ohio State vs. Michigan · 11.28.2026 · Noon ET

Let thegame begin

Pick your side. Every dollar pushes your team down the field for ChadTough in Michigan and The Reeb Center in Columbus.

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Choose your teamMake a difference

$231,085.60

All-time total giving

Our beneficiaries

Who we play for

Team Michigan

CJ and Tommy Carr holding a framed picture of their brother, Chad Carr
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ChadTough

Founded in memory of Chad Carr, ChadTough funds research to cure DIPG, a deadly childhood brain cancer, and walks families through diagnosis with one-on-one nurse navigation.

Team Ohio State

Volunteers serving a community meal at The Reeb Center
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The Reeb Center

Reeb Center connects South Side neighbors with basic needs, food, housing, workforce development, adult and early childhood education, youth programming, health and wellness, recovery, and reentry support under one roof.

Our mission

The mission of Game Gives Back is to empower compassion through spirited competition and transform the lives of those most in need.

The why

What if we could take the competitive energy that fuels some of the greatest rivalries in sports and turn it into a force for positive change? Game Gives Back does just that.

We believe that the same passion and intensity that drives fans to cheer for their teams can be channeled into uplifting and transforming lives.

Kickoff 11.28.2026 · Noon ET

Rivals on the field.Teammates off it.

FAQ

Is my donation tax-deductible?+

Yes. Game Gives Back is a fiscally sponsored project of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You’ll get an emailed receipt right after your gift.

Where does my money go?+

Gifts to each team are granted to that team’s beneficiary after the game.

Can I give to both teams?+

Absolutely — make one gift for each side.

Can I pay with Zelle, check, or a donor-advised fund?+

Yes — email info@gamegivesback.org and we’ll send instructions. Those gifts count toward your team’s total once received.

What if I made a mistake?+

Email us within 30 days and we’ll fix it. See our Refund Policy.