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ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Prepared for Day of Giving April 24

April 2, 2025


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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The 2025 ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Challenge, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app 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 ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app.

"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, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app has held an annual day of giving, garnering tremendous support from donors worldwide. Last year, 1,165 donors raised $432,198 for ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's students, scholarships and University initiatives.

During the 24-hour event, friends and alumni can direct their support to any area of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app. Gifts can be made online at . The first 500 donors who give $75 or more will receive a pair of socks featuring Rocky, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app's mascot.

Supporters can follow the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app 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 ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Challenge and received by the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app 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 ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Challenge through advocacy or by offering a Match or Challenge gift, email the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app Challenge team at westernchallenge@wiu.edu.

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