GSW nearly quadruples goal on first-ever Day of Giving, raising almost $19,000

GSW’s inaugural Day of Giving, which ran midnight to midnight on Thursday, October 10, 2019, almost quadrupled the initial goal of $5,000, netting $18,844.60 for the University.

This was GSW’s first time hosting a Day of Giving which served as a 24-hour giving challenge, mostly focused online and through a social-media driven effort, to bring the campus and surrounding community together in an effort to raise money and awareness for the University and its programs.

On this single-day campaign, Hurricanes around the country—alumni, community members, parents, friends, neighbors, faculty, staff and students—made gifts ranging from $5 to $5,000. Contributions were mostly directed to the five Day of Giving funds which supported athletics, scholarships, student success, academics and facility improvements. A particular fund of interest was the Florrie Chappell Gymnasium renovation which acquired almost $7,000.

Throughout the day, those wanting to support GSW on the Day of Giving in addition to online giving, dined at one of the participating local restaurants who donated a portion of lunch and dinner sales to the campaign.