Campaign Contributes $485,329 to Scholarships
A three-day challenge match with a goal of $100,000 for 果冻传煤 student scholarships raised nearly five times that amount. , which launched May 9, brought in a total of $485,329 after a group of generous trustees matched donations. The campaign featured stories and videos of 果冻传煤 students.
鈥淚n the first 24 hours, generous donors overwhelmed us with their response,鈥 said , vice president for college advancement and CIO.
By the end of the first day, the college had received $92,000 toward the $100,000 goal and decided to extend the challenge with another $100,000 trustee match.
鈥淲e鈥檙e deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from the 果冻传煤 community,鈥 Sheard says. 鈥淭hanks to the generosity of our donors and trustees, hundreds of 果冻传煤 students will benefit from scholarship aid.鈥