Stetson University's athletic department held its annual Winter & Spring Sports Giving Challenge from November 11 – November 15, 2024.  Due to the generous support of Stetson University athletics donors, families and friends, this year's fundraising campaign set a new giving record with 322 donations resulting in an 8% increase over last year's Winter and Spring Sports Giving Challenge fundraising totals.
  
During the annual campaign, donors specify which winter or spring sport their gift will benefit – baseball, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's golf, women's golf, lacrosse, softball, men's rowing, women's rowing, men's tennis, women's tennis and/or beach volleyball. In August, Stetson athletics hosted a Fall Sports Giving Challenge where Hatter fans had the opportunity to support fall sports - cheer, men's cross country, women's cross country, football, men's soccer, women's soccer, volleyball. All gifts during the annual giving challenge campaigns directly impact the Stetson student-athlete experience by providing funding for operational expenses such as scholarships, travel, nutrition and equipment.  
 
"We are extremely proud of the results on the Winter and Spring Challenge and thankful to our Hatter community. We are proud of our students and their accomplishments and thrilled with the philanthropic support in their honor" said Stetson University athletic director, Ricky Ray.
 
Every gift to Stetson athletics during the annual challenge campaigns make a difference and assist Stetson athletics in advancing its mission of providing an exceptional experience for each of its student-athletes. The Stetson Athletics is grateful for every contribution and acknowledges each of its donor's valuable support.