#MaryWashDay kicks off at noon on April 2, 2025. Can't wait? Make your gift now.
Mary Wash Day

Join #TogetherUMW this #MaryWashDay

From noon, April 2 to noon on 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!

$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!
540 Gift Goal
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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 make a gift of $100,000 to the Lynne Gourley Farrell '62 Fund for Mary Washington Endowment.
2,500 Gift Goal
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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!
350 Gift Goal
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$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!
1,908 Gift Goal
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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!
1,200 Donor Goal
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Areas of Support
Fund for Mary Washington Athletics Academics and the Colleges Arts and Culture Scholarships and Student Assistance The Student Experience
50-State Challenge: Help Unlock $10,000!
Rank State Gifts
1 VA 1
2 AA 0
2 AE 0
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