BU Athletics Giving Day to Take Place on April 6
March 29, 2016 | Men's Rowing
Giving Day
Boston University Athletics is thrilled to announce that Giving Day is back! The 24-hour online fundraising challenge will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
Men's rowing is happy to announce that this year a generous men's rowing alumni has graciously offered to match every gift to men's rowing, dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000 on Giving Day, April 6th.
In 2015, BU Athletics student-athletes, alumni, parents and friends supported Terrier varsity programs in record fashion, raising $110,555 from 2,025 gifts.
"Our donors made an impact last year on Giving Day to showcase their passion of and support for our 600 student-athletes on our 24 varsity teams," Director of Athletics Drew Marrochello said. "We believe Giving Day 2016 can and will be even bigger and better, and that Terrier Nation will rise to this challenge. Special thanks to two very special Terriers, Mary Buletza and John Hupalo, for going above and beyond to help encourage others to join them in supporting BU Athletics.
The Challenge
BU alumni - Mary Buletza (Questrom'80) and John Hupalo (CAS'82) - have issued a set of challenges to get the competitive juices flowing between all of our teams and supporters. With two gifts of $10,000, the alumni have generously sponsored an Athletics challenge. The goal for each of our programs is simple - to acquire the most unique donors on Giving Day. The top four men's and women's teams will earn bonus funds.
Mary Buletza (Questrom'80) and John Hupalo (CAS'82) Athletics Challenge
$4,000 - 1st place men's and women's teams
$3,000 - 2nd place
$2,000 - 3rd place
$1,000 - 4th place
The Impact
100% of your gift will be allocated directly towards the designated `Friends' group(s), ensuring Terrier student-athletes a world-class experience in the classroom and in competition. Contributions of all sizes will help each program in their efforts to acquire the most unique donors on Giving Day.
How You Can Help
Save-the-date for Wednesday, April 6, 2016!
Spread the word using #BUGivingDay on social media in lead up to and on Wednesday, April 6.
Make a gift - To those who have already supported BU Athletics this fiscal year, we thank you. We encourage you to make an additional gift on Giving Day, as it will play an important role in helping each program reach their participation goals. Let's show the world what BU can do in a span of 24 hours!
Visit www.givingday.bu.edu to learn more, keep track of the competition, and to make your gift.
