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Mary Wash Day

Join #TogetherUMW this #MaryWashDay

From noon April 2 to noon April 3, 2025, the Mary Washington community will show the world the collective impact that alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students can make. Join #TogetherUMW for the eighth annual #MaryWashDay by giving back, spreading the word, and showcasing your Mary Washington pride.

Together, we can reach our goals of 2,500 gifts, 350 first-time donors, and 1,200 alumni donors in 24 hours.

Thank you for joining #TogetherUMW on April 2 and 3!

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Mary Wash Day goes Downtown Fredericksburg
From noon on April 2 to noon April 3 some local businesses are joining in to celebrate: Sugar and Spruce: 25% off one item with proof of donation, Soup and Taco 2: 10% off an entree with proof of donation, and Freddy Donuts: 20% off with proof of donation
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#TogetherUMW Art Challenge
Board of Visitors member and former Honor Council President John Anstey ’93 and Kara Matala ’94 are challenging all Mary Wash Day groups to showcase their #TogetherUMW spirit on Instagram. Their artistic posts will be shared on Monday, March 24 on Instagram and the post with the highest engagement on the University Instagram account at the end of Mary Wash Day will receive an extra $1,000 toward their area.
$16,000
1,908 Gift Challenge
When 1,908 gifts (UMW's founding year) are made during Mary Wash Day, Patti Boise Kemp '69 will unlock a $16,000 gift to support student scholarships. Make a gift to any designation to help us unlock this challenge!
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$100,000
1,200 Alumni Donor Challenge
President Paino and his wife, Kelly, challenge alumni to give back and pay it forward. When we reach 1,200 alumni donors on Mary Wash Day, they will make a $100,000 gift supporting the Fund for Mary Washington, which underpins the student experience and university priorities. Alumni, this one is for you!
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50 State Challenge
When UMW receives at least one gift from every state in the U.S. and D.C. during Mary Wash Day, we will unlock a $10,000 gift from UMW Foundation Board of Trustees Member Vicky Nichols Wilder ’80 and Marty Wilder ’80 to support current and future students. Represent your state and make a gift during Mary Wash Day to help unlock the Wilders' $10,000 gift to Mary Washington!
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Young Alumni First-Time Donor Challenge
When 50 young alumni (classes of 2015-2024) make their first-ever gift to Mary Washington, Matt '19 and Sarah Balenger Good '19 will unlock a gift of $1,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington. Graduates of the last decade, make your first-ever gift to any area of your choice today and help unlock an extra $1,000 to support our students!
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Alumni Board Alumni Match
The Alumni Association Board of Directors wants to double your impact! The Alumni Board will match each alumni gift of $500 or less to the Fund for Mary Washington, up to $10,000 total.
$10,000
Married Alumni Challenge
When 100 gifts are received from alumni who are married to other alumni, UMW Foundation Board of Trustees member Justin ’97 and Allison ’96 Gerbereux will give $10,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington! Married alumni, make your gift to any area to help unlock an extra $10,000 to benefit students!
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President's Circle Challenge
When 10 people make their President's Circle gift during Mary Wash Day, Sylvia Woodcock '61 will unlock a gift of $5,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington. To become a President's Circle member, make a gift of $2,500 (or $1,250 if Class of 2010-2014 or $500 if Class of 2015-2024) to the Fund for Mary Washington and help unlock an additional $5,000 to support our students!
$2,000
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Challenge
When 15 gifts to any area across Mary Washington are made by members of the Class of 1975, the 1975 50th Reunion Committee will unlock a $2,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington! Class of 1975, celebrate your 50th Reunion with a gift for today's students!
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1970s Match
Attention alumni of the seventies! Lynda White ’71 and Brenda Marable Shaw ’71 are teaming up to match your gifts to the Fund for Mary Washington. If you graduated between 1970 and 1979, your gift to the Fund for Mary Washington will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $11,000 total.
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1990s Alumni Match
All gifts made by alumni of the 1990s (1990-1999) to the Fund for Mary Washington will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $7,500 total, by Cullen '90 and Rosemary Golden Seltzer '91. Alumni of the 1990s, support current students and double the impact of your gift!
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Eagle Scavenger Hunt
10 stuffed animal Eagles will be hidden throughout campus. If you find one, snap a picture and follow the directions on the included card to win $100 to an area of your choosing! Generously sponsored by Beth Craig '77
$2,025
Senior Class Challenge
Lee Murray '04, Rector of the Board of Visitors and Karli Murray ’05, would like to challenge the Class of 2025 to give back and pay it forward for future Eagles. When 25 seniors make a gift to any area during Mary Wash Day, Lee and Karli will unlock a gift of $2,025 to the Fund for Mary Washington. Seniors, make a gift today and increase your impact!
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$2,500
Faculty and Staff Donor Challenge
When 250 faculty and staff members make a gift to any area of the University during Mary Wash Day, Jacob Long, VP for Administration and Finance and CFO, and Tim O’Donnell, Provost, will unlock a gift of $2,500 to support students and programs. Faculty and staff, support your area of choice and help unlock an additional $2,500 when you do.
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$1,000
UMW Baseball Challenge
When Friends of Baseball receives 35 gifts during Mary Wash Day, an anonymous donor will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to UMW Baseball today to increase your impact!
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$7,000
Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball receives 70 gifts of $70 or more during Mary Wash Day, Linda Lemanski Blakemore ’84 and Porter Blakemore will unlock a gift of $7,000! Make your gift to Women's Basketball today to increase your impact!
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Equestrian Match
All gifts to Friends of Equestrian will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000! DOUBLE your impact today when you support our riders. Made possible by the generosity of Aven Hormel Kinley '01.
$2,500
Men's Lacrosse Challenge
When Men's Lacrosse receives 50 gifts during Mary Wash Day, an anonymous donor will unlock a gift of $2,500! Make your gift to Men's Lacrosse today to increase your impact!
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Men's Rugby Match
All gifts to Friends of Men’s Rugby will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $12,500! DOUBLE your impact today by supporting Men’s Rugby. Made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor.
$5,000
Men's Soccer Challenge
When Friends of Men's Soccer receives 50 gifts during Mary Wash Day, a $5,000 gift will be unlocked! Made possible by the generosity of the family of a recent graduate.
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$1,000
UMW Softball Challenge
When Friends of Softball receive 50 gifts during Mary Wash Day, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked! Made possible by the generosity of Stephanie A. Stinson '12 .
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Men's Tennis Match
All gifts of $500 or more to Friends of Men’s Tennis will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $3,000! DOUBLE the impact of your gift today! Made possible by the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Campbell.
$1,000
UMW Volleyball Challenge
When UMW Volleyball receives 25 gifts during Mary Wash Day, Mike and Nancy Olson will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to UMW Volleyball today to increase your impact!
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Coach Courtney Pie in the Face Volleyball challenge!
For every gift of $75 or more, Coach Courtney will be pied in the face by a UMW player.
$13,500
Beyond the Classroom Challenge
When 750 gifts are made to the Beyond the Classroom Endowment or any academic program within the College of Arts and Sciences during Mary Wash Day, it will unlock a $13,500 gift from Jack Kramer to the Beyond the Classroom Endowment.
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$8,000
Lutterbie Scholarship 2:1 Match
Lucy Lutterbie ’70 will match all gifts 2:1 to the Carlton R. Lutterbie Jr. Scholarship, up to $4,000. Triple your impact on students majoring in English! To designate your gift to the scholarship and qualify for this match, choose “College of Arts and Sciences” as your Area of Support and “English-Carlton R. Lutterbie Jr. Scholarship” as your Fund Designation.
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$1,000
Spencer Family Historic Preservation Challenge
When the Department of Historic Preservation receives $2,000 in gifts, Gordon and Ellen Spencer will unlock a $1,000 gift! To qualify for this challenge, select "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Historic Preservation" as your Fund Designation.
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Political Science and International Affairs Match
Professor Emeritus Jack Kramer and his wife Mary Lou will match all gifts to the Political Science and International Affairs department during Mary Wash Day, up to $2,025. This is your chance to DOUBLE your impact! To qualify for this match, choose "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Political Science and International Affairs Department" as your Fund Designation.
$5,000
College of Education Challenge
UMW Foundation Board of Trustees Member Donna Sheehan Gladis '68 and Steve Gladis would like to challenge Education alumni and supporters. When the College of Education (CoE) receives 90 gifts during Mary Wash Day, Donna and Steve will unlock a $5,000 gift in support of future educators.
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Empower Digital Creators Match
Help the Digital Knowledge Center (DKC) provide the software, equipment, and support that empowers students to tackle ambitious digital projects! DKC staff will match each gift made to the Digital Knowledge Center dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. Double your impact and support the DKC today!
$10,000
The Great Lives Challenge
Russ Mait and Barbara Mait '79, have generously sponsored this year’s challenge: When the Great Lives Lecture Series reaches $7,500 in total gifts by midnight on Thursday, April 3rd, a $10,000 gift to Great Lives will be unlocked.
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$5,000
The UMW Philharmonic Challenge
In memory of Dr. James Baker and his legacy of service to music at Mary Washington, an anonymous donor will make a $5,000 gift to the Baker Scholarship Endowment if 15 gifts are made to the endowment on Mary Wash Day.
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The UMW Choirs Match
In celebration of the UMW Choirs Endowment at Mary Washington, Fred and Barbara Rankin will match all gifts made to the UMW Choirs Endowment during Mary Wash Day up to $5,000. Support this growing program and help us reach our goal!
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First Generation Scholarship Match
Trenda Powell Jacocks '82 will match all gifts to the First Generation Scholarship award, up to $5,000! Help make the Mary Washington experience possible for first-generation students with your gift today!
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Gwen Hale Resource Center Match
Executive Director of Events Susan Worrell, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement and UMW Foundation Executive Director Katie Turcotte, and Executive Director of Development Beth Hunsinger '01 are matching all gifts to the Gwen Hale Resource Center on Mary Wash Day dollar for dollar, up to $3,000.
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Association of Student Veterans Match
The Baker Family Fund will match each gift made to the Association of Student Veterans (ASV), dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Support the ASV today and double your impact!
$10,000
The JFMC Challenge
If 60 gifts are made to the James Farmer Multicultural Center on Mary Wash Day, a $10,000 gift from Jacob ’04 and Kelly ’08 Sapp will be unlocked to the Sapp Family Endowment for the James Farmer Multicultural Center.
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Leaderboard
Mary Wash Day Gift Leaderboard
Which area will receive the most gifts?
Department (40)
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Mary Wash Day Dollars Raised Leaderboard
Which area will raise the most dollars?
Department (40)
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#TogetherUMW Dollars Raised Leaderboard
When the Mary Wash community bands together, we can do amazing things.
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Class Year Total Leaderboard
Which class year will raise the most funds?
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Arts and Culture Leaderboard
Which Arts and Culture group will raise the most funds?
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Share the Love for Mary Wash Challenge
When the Mary Wash Day 2025 video is shared 100 times (from the official University of Mary Washington Facebook page) by midnight on April 2, Margaret Birch ’79 will unlock a gift of $10,000 supporting the student experience.
$5,000
540 Gift Challenge
When we reach 540 gifts (Fredericksburg’s area code), Virginia Blackwell Rigsby '67 and her husband John will unlock a $5,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington! Support our students with a gift today!
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$100,000
2,500 Gift Goal Challenge
When we reach our goal of 2,500 gifts during Mary Wash Day, a longtime Fund for Mary Washington supporter will unlock a $100,000 gift to the Lynne Gourley Farrell '62 Fund for Mary Washington Endowment.
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$50,000
New Donor Challenge
When we receive 350 gifts from first-time donors during Mary Wash Day, The UMW Foundation Board will unlock a $50,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington. Make your first-ever gift to Mary Washington today and help unlock an extra $50,000 of student support!
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First-Time Donor Alumni Challenge
When 100 alumni make their first-ever gift to UMW during Mary Wash Day, Steve and UMW Foundation Board Member Donna Sheehan Gladis '68 will unlock a $20,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington increasing their impact. Alumni, make your first-ever gift to Mary Washington today and help unlock an extra $20,000 of student support!
$7,000
Fund for MW Alumni Challenge
When we receive 200 gifts from alumni to the Fund for Mary Washington, Mary Louise Holmes '97 will unlock a $7,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington, increasing your impact!
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$5,000
YAC Young Alumni Challenge
When we receive 350 gifts from young alumni donors (classes of 2015-2024) to any area, the Young Alumni Council (YAC) will unlock a gift of $5,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington.
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Devil-Goat Challenge
UMW Foundation Board of Trustees member Mike Charnoff '95 and Katie Charnoff '04 are taking their Devil-Goat rivalry to a new level. If more Goats (alumni of even class years) make Mary Wash Day gifts than Devils (alumni of odd years), Mike will make a $5,000 gift to the area Katie chooses. If more Devils participate than Goats, Katie will give $5,000 to the area Mike chooses. Watch the Devil-Goat Leaderboard throughout the day to track the competition live!
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1908 Society Match
If you graduated in 1974 or earlier, you are a member of Mary Washington's 1908 Society. During Mary Wash Day, Marty Abbott '72 is matching gifts from her fellow 1908 Society members to the Fund for Mary Washington dollar for dollar, up to $15,000.
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The Jane Reese-Coulbourne ’76 Research Fellowship Match
In preparing for their 50th Reunion in 2026, members of the Class of 1976 are working to establish the Jane Reese-Coulbourne ’76 Research Fellowship to support groundbreaking cancer-related research by faculty and students. In recognition of this tribute, all gifts during Mary Wash Day will be matched dollar for dollar up to $8,500. Your support will fund essential research expenses and enable students and faculty to share advancements in the fight against cancer. Make your gift today and help carry Jane’s legacy forward.
$2,500
'80s Decade Challenge
When alumni of the ‘80s (classes of 1980-1989) give $7,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington, Alumni Association Board President James Llewellyn ’87 will make a gift of $2,500 to the Fund for MW, furthering your impact!
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2000s Match
Classes of 2000-2009, Christine Exley ’09 wants to double your impact during Mary Wash Day. When you make a gift of $5 to $250 to the Fund for Mary Washington, Christine will match it dollar for dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500
75-Gift Student Challenge
When 75 gifts are made by Mary Wash students to any area, a $2,500 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington will be unlocked by Andrew Lamar ’07, Vice Rector of the Board of Visitors. Students, support your peers, faculty, and programs when you give back during Mary Wash Day!
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$5,000
500-Gift Parent Challenge
Kourtney and Terrance Whitehead, parents of a current student, are inviting you to help increase our impact! The Whiteheads will unlock a $5,000 gift to the Fund for Mary Washington if we receive 500 gifts from parents of current UMW students and parents of alumni. Support any area of the University and help meet our challenge!
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Friends of Athletics Match
Hall of Fame Swimmers Mariah Butler Vogelgesang '00 and Kimberly Myers Corazzini '00 want to double your impact. They will match each gift made to Friends of Athletics, dollar for dollar, up to $2,000. Double your gift today by supporting our student-athletes!
$10,000
Men's Basketball Challenge
When Men’s Basketball receives 20 gifts, Carter Lumber will unlock a $10,000 gift to support our men’s basketball program. Increase your impact today!
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Cross Country and Track and Field Match
The Lohr Family will match all gifts made to the Cross Country and Track and Field program, dollar for dollar, up to $3,000. Double your impact today!
$2,000
Field Hockey Challenge
When Field Hockey receives $5,000 in gifts during Mary Wash Day, Anthony Martin Dentistry, will unlock a $2,000 gift for the Field Hockey program, increasing your impact!
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$1,000
Women's Lacrosse Challenge
When Women's Lacrosse receives 25 gifts during Mary Wash Day, an anonymous donor will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to Women's Lacrosse today to increase your impact!
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$1,000
Women's Rugby Challenge
When Women's Rugby receives 35 gifts during Mary Wash Day, Lauren Roan-Parks '06 will unlock a gift of $1,000! Make your gift to Women's Rugby today to increase your impact!
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$500
Women's Soccer Challenge
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, $500 will be donated when Friends of Women’s Soccer receives 40 gifts during Mary Wash Day!
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UMW Swimming Match
All gifts to Friends of Swimming will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $3,000! DOUBLE your impact today when you support UMW Swimming. Made possible by the generosity of Andrew Cole '13.
$2,500
Women's Tennis Challenge
When Friends of Women's Tennis receives 40 gifts during Mary Wash Day, a $2,500 gift will be unlocked! Increase your impact and support our women's tennis players! Made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor.
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Make Coach Run Volleyball Challenge!
For every 10 gifts to Friends of Volleyball, Coach Emma Rohde will run a set of 5 lines! Video updates will be posted on the UMW Volleyball Instagram story throughout Mary Wash Day
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Strength and Conditioning Coach K Challenge
When Strength and Conditioning receives 10 gifts Coach K will do 10 reps of back squats. When we reach 15 gifts he'll do 15 reps of deadlifts, and for 20 gifts, he'll do 20 reps of bench press. Make Coach Kim break a sweat by supporting strength and conditioning today!
$2,000
Economics Department Challenge
When we reach $3,000 in donations to the Department of Economics, Colin E. Jennings ‘13 will unlock an additional $2,000 for the department! To qualify for this challenge, select "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Economics" as your Fund Designation.
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Marshall E. Bowen Scholarship Geography Match
Susan Liebenow '71 wants to double your impact to the Marshall Bowen Scholarship. She will match all gifts to the Marshall Bowen Scholarship, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! To qualify for this match, choose "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Marshall Bowen Scholarship" as your Fund Designation.
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Modern Language and Literature Match
An anonymous 1968-BA-Spanish and 1986-MALS alumna wants to double your impact to the department of Modern Language and Literature. They will match all gifts made to Modern Language and Literature, dollar for dollar, up to $1,500.00. To qualify for this challenge, select "College of Arts and Sciences" as your Area of Support and "Modern Language and Literature" as your Fund Designation.
$25,000
COB Executive Advisory Board Challenge
The College of Business Executive Advisory Board will unlock $25,000 when 75 gifts are made to the College during Mary Wash Day. Gifts of all amounts to the CoB count toward this participation challenge!
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$1,500
The Simpson Library Challenge
When the Simpson Library receives 77 gifts of any size, Anne Robinson Hallerman '77 will unlock a $1,500 challenge gift.
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The Belmont Conservation Endowment Match
In honor of Gari Melchers Home & Studio’s 50th Anniversary, an anonymous alumna from the class of 1980 will match all gifts to the Belmont Conservation Endowment on Mary Wash Day dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000.
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James Monroe Museum Match
An anonymous alumna from the Class of 1983 will match all gifts made to the James Monroe Museum on Mary Wash Day dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000. Gifts will support the Museum’s educational programs for all ages. Please help us reach our goal!
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UMW Music Match
Bill and Carol Wachter are matching gifts to UMW Music on Mary Wash Day, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500 total.
$33,000
Give2Theatre Challenge
When 350 donors give to UMW Theatre during Mary Wash Day, a group of inspiring donors will unlock a $33,000 gift to UMW Theatre! Support UMW Theatre with a gift today!
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General Scholarship Fund Match
Alec and Betty Olander Adams '69 want to double your impact! Each gift to the General Scholarship Fund will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000. Make your gift today and increase your impact to the General Scholarship Fund!
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Michael Bass Scholarship Match
Class of 1972 member, K.Ray, wants to double your impact to the Class of 1972 Dr. Michael L. Bass Scholarship. She will match all gifts to the scholarship, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Double your impact when you give to the Class of 1972 Dr. Michael L. Bass Scholarship today!
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Eagles in Recovery Match
An anonymous donor will match all gifts made to Eagles in Recovery, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000! Support our Eagles in recovery today to double your impact!
$55,000
The Talley Center Challenge
Two alumnae from the classes of 1968 and 1970 have come together to sponsor a challenge in support of the Talley Center for Counseling Services. If 30 gifts are made to the Talley Center on Mary Wash Day, it will unlock a $55,000 gift in support of this area.
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Leaderboard
Mary Wash Day Donor Leaderboard
See which area will bring in the most donors!
Department (40)
Leaderboard
#TogetherUMW Participation Leaderboard
When the Mary Wash community bands together, we can do amazing things.
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Class Year Gift Total Leaderboard
Which class year will have the most gifts?
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Academics Leaderboard
Which College or academic area will raise the most funds?
Department (1)
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Athletics Leaderboard
Which athletic team or fund will raise the most funds?
Department (1)
Areas of Support
Fund for Mary Washington Athletics Academics and the Colleges Arts and Culture Scholarships and Student Assistance The Student Experience
50-State (and D.C.!) Challenge: Help Unlock $10,000!
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