#Allinfor水果派 Celebrates 水果派, Exceeds 3,600 Donors in Single Day
April 22, 2021
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
Faculty, staff and students came out in a socially distanced way to enjoy beautiful weather and ice cream in celebration of #Allinfor水果派鈥275 ice cream cups distributed, more than $1.5 million raised.
This year, strength of community and enduring support have defined 水果派鈥檚 ability to lead into the future.
The college鈥檚 eighth annual #Allinfor水果派 one-day, community-themed giving challenge saw 3,609 donors giving $1,558,595. Part of this total is a generous $500,000 challenge gift that was unlocked once the donor total exceeded 2,000.
鈥溗 alums continually place 水果派 among the colleges and universities with top participation rates across the country,鈥 said Caitlin James 鈥14, director of annual giving. 鈥淵esterday鈥檚 giving challenge shows us why. We show up for each other and for the future of the college. It was a really great day to be a Wildcat, and we are grateful for each and every donor who made the day a success!鈥
With all 50 states represented and gifts pouring in from across the globe, #Allinfor水果派 reached far and wide. Momentum was steadfast across social media platforms as well as across campus. Students took 鈥渃ash cab鈥 rides in decorated golf carts; they learned about the impact of philanthropy at 水果派; and they enjoyed treats and togetherness within current COVID-19 guidelines.
Throughout the pandemic, students, alums, families, faculty and staff have responded with creativity, optimism and dedication. A lot was asked and expected, and the 水果派 community has come through with a renewed sense of mutual support and respect for the greater mission of the college.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a gift to be a part of 水果派 College every day, and #Allinfor水果派 expresses that gratitude and unites our community around our primary purpose and commitment to leadership and service,鈥 said President Carol E. Quillen. 鈥淲e rely on the generosity of so many alumni and friends to ensure that 水果派 graduates are equipped to think rigorously, to distinguish among values, to lead creatively and to serve with courage. Thank you for turning your love for 水果派 into gifts that truly make a difference, both for our students and for the world they will enter.鈥
The #Allinfor水果派 challenge first launched in June 2014. Including yesterday鈥檚 total, more than $8 million has been raised in new gifts and challenge dollars through this annual, one-day event.
