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.”