diff --git a/website/client/js/controllers/notificationCtrl.js b/website/client/js/controllers/notificationCtrl.js
index 397ffe0146..381ff787cc 100644
--- a/website/client/js/controllers/notificationCtrl.js
+++ b/website/client/js/controllers/notificationCtrl.js
@@ -97,7 +97,9 @@ habitrpg.controller('NotificationCtrl',
             $rootScope.openModal('rebirthEnabled');
             break;
           case 'WON_CHALLENGE':
-            $rootScope.openModal('wonChallenge', {controller: 'UserCtrl', size: 'sm'});
+            User.sync().then( function() {
+              $rootScope.openModal('wonChallenge', {controller: 'UserCtrl', size: 'sm'});
+            });
             break;
           case 'STREAK_ACHIEVEMENT':
             Notification.streak(User.user.achievements.streak);