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Live Mascot Program

Drake’s official live mascot is one of the most beloved members of the university community. Griff II, informally known as George, took over as the second official live mascot in July of 2020, succeeding Griff I upon his retirement. Griff II continues to maintain an incredibly busy schedule year-round, continuing to build upon the solid foundation established by his predecessor! 

Griff II greets prospective students and their families, cheers on Bulldog student-athletes from the sidelines, collaborates with organizations in our community to make a positive impact, performs visits as a certified therapy dog, and brightens many days with his social media adventures and commentary. He is truly “everybody’s dog,” accessible, approachable, and present to all.

Your support of Drake's Live Mascot Program brings spirit and swagger to the Bulldog community throughout the year.

See what people are sharing about Drake University All In 2023!
Where Bulldogs Are Going All In
Rank State Gifts
1 IA 28
2 IL 3
2 CO 3
$110,000
Celebrating 10 Years of Going All In
Thank you to the Drake community for going All In and unlocking $110,000 for this incredible institution!
1,250 / 1,250 Gifts
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Who's going All In for Drake?
The entire Drake community of alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends coming together. Let's see who's going All In and transforming every day!
What is your affiliation to Drake?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 675
2 Faculty/Staff 201
3 Student 173
4 Parent 154
5 Friend 143
6 Other 63
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Highest Participation By Decade Challenge
Which decade’s graduates are the most All In? Alessa Quane, BN’92 has pledged a $5,000 contribution that will be unlocked by the decade that boasts the most donors at the end of All In!
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2010 - 2019 147
2 2000 - 2009 132
3 1990 - 1999 130
4 1980 - 1989 109
5 1970 - 1979 79
6 Current Student 41
7 2020 and later 35
8 1960 - 1969 33
9 1959 and before 4
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Which schools and colleges are going All In for Drake?
The entire Drake alumni community is coming together for All In 2023. Let's see which schools and colleges going All In!
What school or college did you graduate from?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Business 245
2 Arts & Sciences 217
3 Law School 127
4 Journalism 110
5 Pharmacy & Health Sciences 77
6 Education 73
7 Other 15
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Bulldog Strong!
$10,000 Matched! Thank you for going All In for Drake!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$20,000
The President's Circle Leads The Way
$20,000 Unlocked! Thank you for going All In and being part of the President's Circle!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
2
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First Time Donor Match
$5,000 Matched! Thank you for going All In and making your first gift to Drake!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Above and Beyond Challenge
$10,000 Unlocked! Thank you for going All In with an additional gift!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
2
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Drake Faculty & Staff Go All In!
$4,500 Matched! Thank you for going All In and supporting Drake!
$4,500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Nite Owl Challenge
$10,000 Unlocked! Thanks for going All In in the wee hours!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
2
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Parents Challenge
$2,500 Matched! Thank you Bulldog Parents for going All In for Drake and our students!
$2,500 MATCHED
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2
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VGB - Live Mascot Challenge
$2,500 Matched! Thank you for going All In for Griff and Drake!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Caldbeck Challenege
$1,700 Matched! Thank you students for going All In!
$1,700 MATCHED
Completed
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Participating Groups
The Drake Fund College of Arts & Sciences Zimpleman College of Business College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences School of Education School of Journalism & Mass Communication Drake Law School John Dee Bright College Bulldog Club (Athletics) Live Mascot Program Catalyst Fund Crew Scholars Slay Fund for Social Justice Friends of Drake Arts Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute The Harkin Institute The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center Cowles Library

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