University of Connecticut Athletics
SECOND ANNUAL THANK-A-THON BEGINS NOV. 4
10/15/2019 12:40:00 PM | Husky Athletic Fund
HUSKY ATHLETIC FUND | UCONN FOUNDATION
STORRS, Conn.—The second annual Husky Athletic Fund Thank-A-Thon for athletic donors will begin Monday, Nov. 4th and conclude Friday, Nov. 22nd. Many of our donors can expect to receive a personalized hand-written note or a phone call from one of our student-athletes.
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.
2018 athletic accomplishments included; a men's soccer NCAA Tournament appearance, a baseball NCAA Tournament appearance, a field hockey Big East regular season championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance, a women's basketball regular season and tournament conference championship, along with a Final Four appearance.
On the academic side of Spring 2019; 65% of our student-athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or better, including 39 student-athletes achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Through your donations, 239 student-athletes received partial aid and 194 received full scholarships.
"I want to personally thank you for the support and dedication you have shown to UConn Division of Athletics, said Director of Athletics David Benedict ."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."
