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From the 2013 Telethon Team
Just before the start of the new academic year, six enthusiastic Mansfield students took on the challenge of contacting hundreds of you as part of the annual Telethon. Two weeks later, they completed what was the most successful Mansfield call campaign to date.
The Telethon is a rare opportunity for alumni, from across the world, to speak to current Mansfield students and hear, first-hand, what College is like today. During the 2013 Telethon, many of you enjoyed sharing your favourite Mansfield memories with callers, as well as offering some much-valued careers advice to the next generation of graduates. In addition, you helped make this year’s Telethon a real triumph by getting behind the Annual Fund’s fundraising priorities, including the Hardship Fund, Mansfield Matters General Fund and, new for 2013, Widening Participation.
Over the two weeks, an astounding £63,000 was pledged to these important areas, making this the most successful Mansfield call campaign to date. On behalf of Mansfield students and our 2013 callers – Alice, Beth, Dan, Grace, Rachel and Priyanaz – thank you for your time and on-going support, which helps make a real difference at your alma mater.
There was a great deal to celebrate following the 2013 Telethon. Not only was it the most successful Mansfield call campaign in terms of amount pledged, but the percentage of alumni contributing to the areas of support was also up on previous years. Every donation we receive is greatly appreciated as, without your support, we simply would not be able to carry out the important projects and student support that helps make Mansfield the place it is today.
If you would like to make a donation to the Annual Fund, or any other area of Mansfield College, please complete and return the donation form included with this publication. Alternatively, donations can be made securely online by visiting www.bitly.com/givetomansfield. It was fascinating to hear how Mansfield has changed, and to find out about the ‘ broad range of careers that Mansfielders are currently in. And the generosity of the alumni was brilliant. Dan, Student caller ’
