Here at the 天美影视传媒, our commitment to bettering our world knows no bounds, and this year鈥檚 UW Combined Fund Drive showed just that. The UW community came together to raise聽$2,167,963聽for local and global nonprofits during the fall drive.
Through event participation and personal donations, UW faculty, staff, students and alumni helped fund local charities, made a on a variety of causes and continued to go above and beyond in serving our state and world.
鈥淚 want to thank everyone who generously supported their favorite causes this year,鈥� said Kerri Fuller, development officer and campaign manager for the UW Combined Fund Drive. 鈥淚t鈥檚 wonderful to know that the UW is making a difference for聽so many.鈥�
Each year, the UW Combined Fund Drive selects a featured charity and this year鈥檚 pick was , in preparation for the USA Summer Games coming to the UW in July. The organization provides athletic training and holds competitions in a variety of Olympic-style sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, teaching lessons about determination, courage and finding value in both losing and winning.
鈥淲e challenged ourselves to raise $2,018 for each Washington state athlete to train and compete for the 2018 USA Summer Games 鈥� and we succeeded,鈥� Fuller said. 鈥淭hanks to all our generous donations, seven聽athletes will now see their dreams come true.鈥�
The statewide fundraising campaign dates back to 1984, and since then, the UW community has contributed a total of more than $46聽million for nonprofits, UW scholarships and UW programs.
Visit the聽聽website to find volunteer opportunities as well as special events like the Make-A-Wish Washington airline miles drive in March and April鈥檚 Earth Day Forum.
If you missed this year鈥檚 drive or still want to show your support, you can still give year-round through payroll deduction.