VINCENNES, Ind., April 19, 2023 – With the help of friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters, Vincennes University’s third annual Blazers Give Day was a tremendous success.20The 24-hour online campaign keeps growing and gets larger each year. The VU Foundation exceeded its goals by raising a preliminary total of $202,456 before midnight on Thursday, April 13, and once pledges are added that amount will increase. The Foundation also met 100 percent of its 123 donor goal.
VU is very appreciative of several local businesses that partnered with VU and provided major support for Blazers Give Day. The VU community is thankful to Impressed Coffee, Jenna’s Bakehouse, Texas Roadhouse, Old Chicago, Byron Bobe’s Pizza House, Zip and Sip – Hart Street, Pea-Fections, GlennO’s Corner Café, and Frank’s Restaurant for helping make a difference in the futures of students.
The generous contributions of all supporters ensure VU will continue to remove barriers and empower current and future generations of Trailblazers.
Executive Director of the VU Foundation and Senior Director of Advancement Kristi Deetz said, “We extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed their giving spirit. Your generosity and investment in Trailblazers will have a long-lasting impact on the lives of countless students and their communities. It is fantastic to see so many people come together in support of Blazers Give Day, which is truly the “One Day That Makes a Difference Every Day.â€
In the true Trailblazer spirit, students’ love for the University and the VU community was on full display during this special day. They wrote thank-you notes to donors. In those notes, many shared how their scholarships are helping them pursue their dream of a college degree and how appreciative they are of the support. Students also took part in a very popular Capture the Flag competition. During the President’s social, many students played games, listened to music performed by the V.U. Blues Ensemble, and socialized with each other at the Intramural Field.
Plans are already underway for the fourth annual Blazers Give Day. Mark your calendars. It will take place on April 4, 2024.
