Annual campaign garners record number of dollars raised
Annual Buff and Blue Fund Challenge Campaign Raises Record Funds for GW Student-Athletes
10/8/2024 12:28:00 PM | Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Gymnastics, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Rowing, Water Polo
The 2024 GW Athletics Buff & Blue Fund Challenge was a tremendous success, with the department raising more than $560,000 from 1,500-plus donors to support GW student-athletes. The total funds raised is a record number for the annual campaign.
"On behalf of GW's 400 student-athletes and 20 varsity sports, we extend our deepest gratitude to the more than 1,500 faithful who made this year's Challenge the best ever," said Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz. "We hope your commitment inspires others to also invest in GW student-athletes by making a gift to the Buff & Blue Fund for their favorite sport."
The Buff & Blue Fund Challenge was made possible through the philanthropic effort of GW 1732 Circle member and wrestling alumnus Rich DiPippo, BA '79, who provided additional funding that will be distributed to the various winning programs.
"I am excited for the amazing results we had in this year's Buff & Blue Fund Challenge, especially the historic dollar amount we received for our teams," said Rich DiPippo, CCAS '79. "I hope this inspires more of our community to engage and donate to our programs, to achieve success together, I know we can do more. Raise High!"
The 2024 Buff & Blue Fund Challenge winners were:Â
Highest Former Student-Athlete Giving Percentage
First Place: Men's water poloÂ
Second Place: Gymnastics
Most Dollars Raised
First Place: Gymnastics
Second Place: Rowing
Most Donors
First Place: Gymnastics
Second Place: Lacrosse
Most Improved Number of Total Donors from Last Year
First Place: Men's soccer
Second Place: Golf
If you missed out on this year's challenge and would like to support GW Athletics, you can make a gift at go.gwu.edu/give2athletics.
"On behalf of GW's 400 student-athletes and 20 varsity sports, we extend our deepest gratitude to the more than 1,500 faithful who made this year's Challenge the best ever," said Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz. "We hope your commitment inspires others to also invest in GW student-athletes by making a gift to the Buff & Blue Fund for their favorite sport."
The Buff & Blue Fund Challenge was made possible through the philanthropic effort of GW 1732 Circle member and wrestling alumnus Rich DiPippo, BA '79, who provided additional funding that will be distributed to the various winning programs.
"I am excited for the amazing results we had in this year's Buff & Blue Fund Challenge, especially the historic dollar amount we received for our teams," said Rich DiPippo, CCAS '79. "I hope this inspires more of our community to engage and donate to our programs, to achieve success together, I know we can do more. Raise High!"
The 2024 Buff & Blue Fund Challenge winners were:Â
Highest Former Student-Athlete Giving Percentage
First Place: Men's water poloÂ
Second Place: Gymnastics
Most Dollars Raised
First Place: Gymnastics
Second Place: Rowing
Most Donors
First Place: Gymnastics
Second Place: Lacrosse
Most Improved Number of Total Donors from Last Year
First Place: Men's soccer
Second Place: Golf
If you missed out on this year's challenge and would like to support GW Athletics, you can make a gift at go.gwu.edu/give2athletics.
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