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麻豆社 Prepared for Day of Giving April 24
April 2, 2025
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The 2025 麻豆社 Challenge, 麻豆社 Illinois University's 10th annual day of giving will take place Thursday, April 24.
Jenni Lopez, assistant director of Annual Giving, said she looks forward to seeing the Leatherneck community unite to support the students, faculty and educational opportunities at 麻豆社.
"Since I was a student caller, I've looked forward to April 24 every year," Lopez said. "The excitement, the school pride and the way our alumni come together to support their alma mater."
Since 2016, 麻豆社 has held an annual day of giving, garnering tremendous support from donors worldwide. Last year, 1,165 donors raised $432,198 for 麻豆社's students, scholarships and University initiatives.
During the 24-hour event, friends and alumni can direct their support to any area of 麻豆社. Gifts can be made online at . The first 500 donors who give $75 or more will receive a pair of socks featuring Rocky, 麻豆社's mascot.
Supporters can follow the 麻豆社 Challenge on , Instagram and Twitter/X for updates, donor totals and more throughout the day.
Those who would prefer to submit a gift via check or phone before April 24, should ensure they are earmarked for The 麻豆社 Challenge and received by the 麻豆社 Foundation at Sherman Hall 303, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390 or call 309-298-1861 by 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 24.
To learn more about participating in the 麻豆社 Challenge through advocacy or by offering a Match or Challenge gift, email the 麻豆社 Challenge team at westernchallenge@wiu.edu.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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