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By becoming a champion and inviting friends and family to participate, supporters can raise critical support for scholarships, innovative programs and lifesaving research that benefit the Omaha community and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a &#8220;You + 2 Champion&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatergoodgivingday.org\/search?query=\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"For the Greater Good website, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For the Greater Good website<\/a>, find an area to support, click the \u201cCHAMPION\u201d button and fill out a brief form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a gift of $5 or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the custom champion link and invite two supporters to make a gift through your link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts can be made through the personal champion giving link until noon on Thursday, April 23. 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