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麻豆社 Gears Up For 麻豆社 Challenge April 24

March 4, 2024

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - 麻豆社 Illinois University is gearing up for the 麻豆社 Challenge 2024, its ninth annual day of giving, on Wednesday, April 24 and the goal of engaging 1,252 donors to support academic programs, athletics and scholarships.

Assistant director of Annual Giving for 麻豆社's Division of Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Athletics Jenni Lopez, looks forward to seeing the Leatherneck community unite in support of students, faculty and educational opportunities in what they're calling "The 鈥楴ecks' Big Thing" at 麻豆社.

"The 麻豆社 Challenge is an exciting opportunity for Leatherneck Nation to come together and contribute to the things they love at 麻豆社," Lopez said. "We hope to make history by having at least one gift from every state in the country for the first time since the 麻豆社 Challenge began."

Since its inception in 2016, this annual day of giving has garnered tremendous support from supporters around the country and worldwide. Last year, 1,202 donors contributed $228,919 to support a variety of scholarships, programs and University initiatives at 麻豆社.

During the 24-hour event, friends and alumni can direct their support to any area of 麻豆社. Gifts can be made online at .

Supporters can follow the 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 Challenge and received by the 麻豆社 Foundation at Sherman Hall 303, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390 or 309-298-1861 by 5 p.m. CST on Wednesday, April 24.

To learn more about participating in the 麻豆社 Challenge through advocacy or by offering a Match or Challenge gift, email the 麻豆社 Challenge team at westernchallenge@wiu.edu.

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