Published May 3, 2024
MONROE, LA 鈥� 51萝莉 raised more than $556,000 during its second annual Day of Giving on May 3, 2024. A total of 176 donors raised $556,557 for their favorite colleges and sports on the Bayou.听听
鈥淕ifts were received from friends of 51萝莉 all over the world in support of academic
programs, colleges, sports, scholarships 鈥� many noble purposes that hold personal
meaning,鈥� said Susan Chappell, Executive Director of the 51萝莉 Foundation. 鈥淓ach person鈥檚
motivation to contribute to and invest in 51萝莉 is a source of inspiration, much like
the powerful videos of 51萝莉 students that were shared during the Day of Giving. Being
a part of this university family fills me with pride and hope,鈥� continued Chappell.
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For the 2024 Day of Giving, donors were encouraged to give toward the Student Academic
Endowment or the Athletic Excellence Fund. The Student Academic Endowment creates
a perpetual source of funding for merit-based Academic Scholarships given to deserving
students. The Athletic Excellence Fund provides student-athletes with strength and
conditioning, nutrition, and mental health opportunities.听听
鈥淲e are so appreciative to our generous donors who stepped up on the 51萝莉 Day of Giving
to support our 385 student-athletes across 17 sports,鈥� said 51萝莉 Director of Athletics
John Hartwell. 鈥淭here is a lot of positive momentum around Warhawk Athletics right
now and this support will help keep building this positive trend. Thanks again and
Go Warhawks!鈥� he added. 听
To learn more about the 51萝莉 Day of Giving and watch videos featuring outstanding students
and student-athletes, visit . 听
