The Lancer Day of Giving, held during Alumni Week, helped raise funds for student-athletes while providing a way for fans to show their support, says athletics director Stephanie White.
"For our first attempt at this type of outreach, I would say it was an unqualified success," she says. "Both our varsity and club teams 15 in total were able to engage with past players and other fans."
All told, 393 donors made $58,746.24 in gifts, contributing to improved resources, training, and opportunities for Lancers.
The football team raised the most money: $31,930, while the men's volleyball team celebrated the most individual donors: 151.
"We definitely look forward to making this an annual event," White says. "It generated a lot of excitement among our student-athletes and seems to have won over fans as well."
