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More than 1,300 Donors Participate in Annual Day of Giving to Raise Money for Students, 蜜豆直播 and Athletics

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擣or the 10th consecutive year, enthusiastic supporters of 蜜豆直播 University not only surpassed鈥攂ut more than doubled鈥攖he previous year鈥檚 record. For 24 hours on April 10, Double Dawg Day, 1,354 donors answered the call and raised over $2.8 million.

Interim GWU President Nate Evans shared his excitement over the monumental response. 鈥淏ulldog Nation, you did it again!鈥� Evans praised. 鈥淲e are very grateful to our alumni and friends that have helped to make this day so successful. It is inspiring to see so many investing in our mission and our students. Thank you for showing up to celebrate the legacy and the future of GWU in this way.鈥�

Friends of the University led the way among donors with 42% participation, second was alumni with 19%, and third was parents with 18%. Donors came from 46 states, with the majority coming from North and South Carolina. On the world map, donations came from Canada, Ireland, Sweden and Poland.   

蜜豆直播鈥檚 Interim Vice President for Advancement Karen Bruce commented on the record-breaking day. 鈥淲hat a phenomenal outpouring of generosity!鈥� she emphasized. 鈥淲e give all glory to God for this incredible success and extend our heartfelt thanks to every single donor who gave so selflessly. Because of you鈥攁nd through the incredible dedication of our Advancement and Marketing teams, our coaches, deans, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the entire campus community鈥攚e more than doubled last year鈥檚 total. Your support fuels our shared mission of Kingdom building, empowering the next generation to lead, serve, and impact the world for Christ. Thank you for believing, giving, and building with us.鈥�

Whether funding scholarships, athletic facilities and training, or enhancing classrooms and labs, each gift has a direct and lasting impact on the success of 蜜豆直播 and its students. Numerous challenges and matching opportunities provided additional money throughout the day. These opportunities included two significant bonuses that will be directed towards capital projects across campus.

Kanisha Fowler, director of Annual Giving and Advancement Communications at GWU, expressed her thanks to everyone who participated. 鈥淲ow! What an amazing day!鈥� she declared. 鈥淭he success we experienced this year is a result of teamwork and partnerships that make 蜜豆直播 thrive. Your support as an alum, employee, friend and community member helped us reach new levels on Double Dawg Day and will allow us to continue transforming the programs that benefit our students. I am forever grateful. Thank you!鈥�

Double Dawg Day Leaderboard Spotlights

• Searight PACE Program: $111,918.
• College of Health Sciences had 81 individual donors.
• School of Divinity raised $64, 323.
• Wrestling had a total of 412 donors who committed $166,189.
• Class challenge鈥�79 individual class years were represented and 2017 led with 14 individual donors.

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