TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Bama Blitz, The University of Alabama's fourth-annual online giving event, will take place beginning at noon on Monday, April 12 and end at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 15. Donations to Athletics during Bama Blitz will benefit the Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund (CTSF), the annual scholarship fund for Alabama Athletics.

Bama Blitz leverages the power of social media and crowdfunding to encourage alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends to give back and pay it forward in support of their favorite cause, college or program. Alabama Athletics is aiming to raise $51,354 for the CTSF, which represents the cost of one full annual athletics scholarship.

Bryant Bank will match the first $50,000 given to all Passion Projects (not just CTSF) during Bama Blitz, so by giving early, donors can double the impact of their donation. In addition, 300 donations to Athletics will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift from Gil & Julia Arnett.

"The Crimson Tide Scholarship Fund is so important to helping Alabama's student-athletes reach their goals," said the Arnetts. "The education the students are receiving at UA is preparing them for successful futures, so we are pleased to support this very worthy cause and encourage others to make a contribution at any level. Every gift makes a difference."

As a token of appreciation, donors who give $30 or more to the CTSF during Bama Blitz will receive a home state decal, so they can show their Bama pride where they reside.