Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday

 

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3, 2024! 

Join us in sparking the dreams of tomorrow’s leaders. On Giving Tuesday, December 3, we invite donors, alumni, and friends to come together to celebrate the global impact of giving.

What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is more than a day—it’s a movement that inspires millions to make a difference. At the University of Guelph, dreams don’t just start—they spark to life with the right support. A single gift can be the spark that helps a student overcome obstacles and pursue their passion. Gifts to the University’s Highest Priority Fund empower students with resources they need—like financial aid, healthy food, and high-quality learning spaces—to thrive at university and beyond. 

Meet the Generous Donors Who are Doubling Your Donations:

We thank Bruce Waddell, B.Sc. (Agr.) ’76, and Carolyn Waddell (née Pinkham), BA ’75, along with the University of Guelph Alumni Association (UGAA), for their generous matching donations. Bruce and Carolyn met at U of G in the 1970s and found their university experience so enriching that they began giving back after graduation to help students access similar opportunities. The UGAA shares this commitment to student success and believes in the power of education to transform lives. Together, these matching donors are helping to double the impact of gifts made to the University's Highest Priority Fund on Giving Tuesday. 

Join the Athletics Giving Challenge! 

Starting at 12:00 a.m. on Dec. 3, donors can also support the Athletics Giving Challenge. The top three teams or clubs with the most donors will score additional funding from the Department of Athletics: 1st place = $2,000, 2nd place = $1,000, and 3rd place = $500. 

How You Can Help Spark Dreams

On December 3, join us in sparking the dreams of U of G students. Your contribution, big or small, will help build a brighter future, one student at a time.