University of Connecticut Athletics
Upcoming five-day Thank-A-Thon for Athletic Donors
11/19/2018 7:00:00 AM | Husky Athletic Fund
Scheduled for Nov. 26th-30th
STORRS, Conn.—The Husky Athletic Fund has orchestrated a very personalized five-day Thank-A-Thon for athletic donors beginning Monday, Nov. 26th and concluded Friday, Nov. 30th. Donors can expect to receive an email, a hand-written note, or a phone call during this week.
November is National Philanthropy Month and this event is specifically designed to celebrate YOU. The support of the various athletic donors who make it all happen! As you well know every gift made, no matter the amount, impacts a student-athletes' life directly.
2017 athletic accomplishments included; the first UConn women's cross-country conference championship, a field hockey National/Big East regular season and tournament championship, a women's basketball regular season and tournament conference championship, women's basketball 111-game winning streak as well as a NCAA Final Four appearance.
On the academic side of 2017; 361 student-athletes achieved a 3.00 or better, 33 student-athletes achieved a perfect 4.00, and 18 of the UConn teams had over a 3.00 team cumulative GPA. UConn also had 276 student-athletes selected to the Conference All-Academic Team.
Through your donations 288 student-athletes received partial aid and 162 receive full scholarships.
"I want to personally thank you for the support and dedication you have shown to UConn Division of Athletics. Your passion and commitment to our programs helps build the foundation for success we strive to achieve. While we celebrate last year's athletic and academic accomplishments. Operating a 24-sport program with over 650 student-athletes is an effort that would be impossible without your generous support. Your contributions are integral to our success and put true meaning to the words, 'Students today. Huskies forever.' Thank you again for your consideration and generosity."
--Director of Athletics David Benedict
Important links:
The Husky Athletic Fund page, can be found here.
UConn Foundation page, can be found here.
