You Have the POWER TO DO Life-Changing Things For Our Rockets!
Since its founding in 1872, The University of Toledo has been shaping the next generation of doers. Those who dare to do what others only dream. During our 36-hour Rocket Forward Day of Giving, you have the power to unlock the potential of our students, celebrate our student-athletes, and honor our team of healthcare personnel at our academic medical center.
This is your chance to give back to and support the campus areas that mean the most to YOU. Whether it’s your favorite program, club, sport or place where memories were made. We’re calling all UToledo alumni, friends, patients and fans to unite and show the world what the Rocket community can accomplish, together. The Power To Do is Powered by You.
How to Make an Impact:
- Donate to your favorite area(s) across our campuses
- Spread the word using #RocketForward
- Advocate and encourage your friends, family, and fellow Rockets to join the campaign and make an ever bigger difference!
🚀For UToledo Employees🚀
- Payroll deduction is available to all University employees here through 6 p.m. on February 19th.
- For assistance, contact Julia Gust at julia.gust@utoledo.edu or 419.530.5615.
🚀✨ Rocket Nation, THANK YOU for the incredible support you’ve shown so far on Rocket Forward Day of Giving! Because of YOU, we’re making a huge impact! 💙
⏰ We’re down to the FINAL HOUR — let’s finish strong! Keep sharing, keep posting, and keep inspiring your friends and colleagues to make their gift before 6 p.m. EDT. Every share and every dollar makes a difference!
Let’s rally together and power across the finish line! 💪🚀
GO ROCKETS! 🔥💙 #RocketForward
Good morning, Rocket Nation! ☀️🚀
Let’s keep the Rocket Forward Day of Giving momentum going strong! 💙 The finish line is in sight, and our goal in these final hours is to color the entire map blue! 🗺️💙
We still need support from the following states:
📍 Vermont
📍 Rhode Island
📍 Delaware
📍 Mississippi
📍 Louisiana
📍 Oklahoma
📍 New Mexico
📍 Nebraska
📍 North Dakota
📍 South Dakota
📍 Montana
📍 Idaho
📍 Wyoming
If you live in, or know someone in, one of these states, now’s the time to step up! 🙌 Make a gift to the fund of your choice and help us make an impact in the lives of Rockets!
Let’s finish strong and show the power of Rocket Nation! 💪💙
Go Rockets! 🚀

The sun has set on the first 12 hours of Day of Giving, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 🌟 Our amazing advocates have truly been the VIPs today, rallying support for students, patients and the entire Rocket community.
A special shout-out goes to all our incredible community and corporate partners... talk about showing up in a big way! 🙌 Be sure to check out the Community Partners tab on our Day of Giving site to support your favorite local businesses.
And don’t worry, there’s still plenty of action left! With challenges and matches still available, you can maximize the impact of your generous support. More updates are on the way, so let’s keep the momentum going.
Let’s continue to #RocketForward and rally our friends on the West Coast to help us paint the map blue! 💙
109 days ago by Allie Berns
Donors
View All Donors| Graduation Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 11 | $5,228 |
| 1960 | 0 | $0 |
| 1982 | 13 | $1,375 |
| 2019 | 17 | $1,510 |
| 1994 | 13 | $139,669 |
| 2006 | 11 | $60,659 |
| 2022 | 18 | $50,765 |
| 2021 | 18 | $1,811 |
| 2008 | 12 | $2,377 |
| 1976 | 14 | $18,750 |
| 2023 | 20 | $1,683 |
| 1990 | 19 | $27,815 |
| 2010 | 15 | $2,895 |
| 2001 | 14 | $2,329 |
| 1997 | 15 | $27,585 |
| 2002 | 9 | $1,895 |
| 1992 | 14 | $35,180 |
| 1952 | 1 | $25 |
| 1985 | 8 | $3,091 |
| 2009 | 11 | $1,435 |
| 1972 | 10 | $21,785 |
| 1991 | 7 | $1,175 |
| 1980 | 15 | $7,697 |
| 1996 | 14 | $1,100 |
| 1995 | 13 | $925 |
| 1981 | 16 | $48,355 |
| 1999 | 8 | $790 |
| 2013 | 13 | $1,345 |
| 2012 | 12 | $990 |
| 1975 | 12 | $39,270 |
| 1954 | 1 | $250 |
| 2016 | 11 | $940 |
| 1993 | 15 | $1,930 |
| 2017 | 11 | $792 |
| 1968 | 5 | $375 |
| 2015 | 11 | $560 |
| 1984 | 7 | $1,025 |
| 2005 | 12 | $1,200 |
| 1986 | 8 | $1,700 |
| 1969 | 5 | $10,641 |
| 1987 | 8 | $4,685 |
| 1979 | 14 | $3,425 |
| 1971 | 11 | $3,060 |
| 2011 | 13 | $1,275 |
| 2000 | 18 | $1,855 |
| 1962 | 1 | $25 |
| 2025 | 27 | $1,493 |
| 2014 | 9 | $2,470 |
| 1988 | 13 | $21,010 |
| 1953 | 0 | $0 |
| 2003 | 13 | $1,520 |
| 1978 | 8 | $3,050 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1967 | 7 | $1,800 |
| 1955 | 1 | $25,350 |
| 1959 | 0 | $0 |
| 1958 | 1 | $200 |
| 1973 | 14 | $529,420 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 1963 | 6 | $350 |
| 1998 | 11 | $750 |
| 1957 | 2 | $225 |
| 1964 | 3 | $825 |
| 1983 | 17 | $2,947 |
| 1961 | 1 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | $933 |
| 2007 | 10 | $611 |
| 1965 | 4 | $10,600 |
| 2018 | 14 | $922 |
| 1956 | 0 | $0 |
| 1966 | 4 | $50,300 |
| 1989 | 13 | $6,580 |
| 2004 | 21 | $14,420 |
| 1974 | 7 | $39,305 |
| 2020 | 15 | $1,091 |
| 1970 | 7 | $560 |











