University of Hawaii Manoa is asking fans for donations during Giving Week, a push framed as good news for student athletes but a sign the program needs outside money.

• Giving Week runs Friday through the 19th, lining up with homecoming week.
• Any amount counts, from one dollar to $100 or more.
• The money goes to scholarships, facility upgrades, nutrition, mental health care, and academic support.
• Manoa points to a combined student athlete GPA of 3.33 as proof the support is paying off.

Outlook: Expect the fundraising appeal to ride the homecoming crowds for the rest of the week.