Tulsa Giving Day a Huge Success
4/6/2023 2:24:00 PM | Tulsa Hurricane, Golden Hurricane Champions Fund
TULSA, Okla. –– Giving Day 2023 was a monumental success for The University of Tulsa Athletics as the total fundraising efforts in one day generated over a 1,200 percent increase from a year ago.
The total dollars raised for athletics on April 4 was $205,607.00 from 389 gifts. Last year's total was $15,584 from 66 donors.
"I'm extremely grateful and appreciative to all the donors that made Giving Day 2023 a complete success. The increase in dollars raised and donors participating was overwhelmingly significant compared to just a year ago. This success would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work from our student-athletes, coaches, staff and development team," said Rick Dickson, Tulsa's vice president & director of athletics. "I'd like to give a special shout-out to our football student-athletes who stepped up and contributed."
"The impact of having so many supporters come together like this is immeasurable. Our teams and student-athletes will benefit greatly from this remarkable generosity."
This year's effort supported the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund and the Tulsa Academic Enhancement Award. A total of $148,013 was for the Champions Fund and $57,594 went to the new Tulsa Academic Enhancement Award for student-athletes.
The overall University Giving Day total amounted to $565,331 dollars raised and 1,339 donors, improving upon 2022 totals of $224,332 and 1,086 donors.
The Golden Hurricane Champions Fund is Tulsa's annual fund to help support TU athletics and its over 400 student-athletes with the rising cost associated with operating a competitive Collegiate Division 1 Athletics Program.
The Tulsa Academic Enhancement Award is a NEW opportunity and the latest addition to Tulsa Athletics and the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund's ongoing commitment to invest in the student-athlete experience and to continue to support a competitive program. These awards are now available to student-athletes as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in NCAA v. Alston, which allows The University of Tulsa to reward student-athletes for academic achievement up to $8,000 annually.
Fans can continue to support TU Athletics at two upcoming events as part of Hall of Fame Weekend, April 28-29, 2023.
The weekend will kick-off on Friday, April 28, with Blue & Gold Champions Night beginning at 7 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Center. The night of gaming benefits TU Athletics and the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund. Champions Night will include gaming, food & drink, live music, raffles, live and silent auction and bingo. Tickets for the Blue & Gold Champions Night are priced at $25 per person.
A night later, Saturday, April 29, TU will recognize five new inductees and one team as the school's 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Class. The inductees include four Golden Hurricane All-Americans – volleyball athlete Tyler Henderson, track and cross-country star Alex Becker, tennis' Arnau Brugues and football punter Rick Engles – as well as former NFL head coach Ray Rhodes. The 1922 Undefeated Football Team is recognized as this year's Honor Team.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at the Lorton Performance Center beginning at 6 p.m. Admission for the Hall of Fame reception and ceremony is $50 per person.
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