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ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Donors Break Records for 2024 Giving Tuesday Campaign

December 4, 2024


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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - For the second straight year, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University is thrilled to announce a record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 3.

ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app saw a total of $95,840 raised through gifts from 351 donors during the 24-hour stretch, contributing to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app programs and special projects that positively impact ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app students, faculty, staff and the University as a whole. This is up from last year's then-record $61,243 raised during Giving Tuesday.

Tim Hallinan, director of Annual Giving, expressed his appreciation for donors to this year's Giving Tuesday event.

"In our 125th year, the generosity of alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students on Giving Tuesday reminds us of the lasting impact of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Illinois University and what can be achieved through philanthropy," Hallinan said. "Today and every day, we are grateful for friends and alumni who take the time to make a meaningful difference in the areas of campus they care about, all while enhancing the student experience."

While the official Giving Tuesday has concluded, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app continues to connect people with philanthropic opportunities that align with their interests and passions throughout the year as part of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's Annual Fund effort. To contribute to the area of your choice, visit wiu.edu/give. Donations can be made conveniently through Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay and most major credit and debit cards.

For more details on ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's Annual Fund and other giving opportunities, visit wiu.edu/giving or contact the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Foundation at (309) 298-1861.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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