Fund the Flame 2026

618
Donors
112% of 550 Donor goal
$397,984
Donated
This campaign ended on May 01, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Centre College by clicking here!
About

Each spring, Centre alumni, families and friends come together for Fund the Flame, our annual giving celebration that fuels scholarships, academic programs, student experiences and the opportunities that define a Centre education.

This year, Fund the Flame moves to Derby Week — April 28–30 — harnessing the excitement of Kentucky’s most celebrated season.

The campaign is officially underway, and the momentum is building. With exciting challenges, competitions and swag opportunities happening throughout, now is the moment to get involved.

Every gift counts. Join the race to support the Centre Experience.

Special Challenges
Updates
Thank you for your support during Fund the Flame!

39 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - Donor #550 is Phylis ’83 & Doug Semple!

39 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Erin Demos ’01!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - We reached $250k from a gift by Mary Trollinger '11!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - Donor #450 is Natalie Butcher ’04!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Gregory Young '75!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
New Glass Giveaway!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Jared Thompson ’17

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Glass Giveaway (April 30)

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - Donor #400 is Kara Miscio!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Ashely Foley Klein '96!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - We reached $250k from a gift by Jenny Garcia '11!

40 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Nils Peterson '54!

41 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - Donor #300 is Robert Schreiner '70!

41 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Challenge COMPLETE!

41 days ago by Kyle Piercy
DOUBLE your gift to the Centre Fund!

41 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Glass Giveaway (April 29)

41 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Dawn Knapp ’89!

42 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - The 152 Challenge is complete!


In honor of the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, the donor who makes the 152nd gift will unlock an extra $152 for their chosen designation! That goes to the Centre Fund thanks to a joint gift from Blair '07 & Justin '03 Phillips.

42 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Milestone Moment - We reached $100k from a gift by Elizabeth Lewis '95!

42 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Donor Shoutout - Katie Alexander '19!

42 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Fund the Flame 2026 is LIVE!

42 days ago by Kyle Piercy
Fraternity Greek ChallengeWill award $250 to the Chapter Development Fund of the winning Organization for each category: Most Alumni Donors, Most First Time Donors, Most Money Raised
FraternityDonorsRaised ($)
Phi Kappa Tau19$8,074
Delta Kappa Epsilon8$5,083
Sigma Alpha Epsilon15$3,868
Phi Delta Theta11$6,858
Beta Theta Pi23$6,618
Sigma Chi12$10,156
Sorority Greek ChallengeWill award $250 to the Chapter Development Fund of the winning Organization for each category: Most Alumni Donors, Most First Time Donors, Most Money Raised
SororityDonorsRaised ($)
Delta Delta Delta19$12,988
Kappa Alpha Theta11$1,653
Alpha Delta Pi11$5,790
Kappa Kappa Gamma22$2,956
Kappa Delta2$1,116
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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon47%Alumni
Book icon1%Students
Suitcase icon7%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon4%Friends
Parent icon9%Parents
Friends icon15%Fraternities
Friends icon11%Sororities
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Eden & Elizabeth Eden
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Charles D West
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Phylis Semple & Doug Semple
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W. Barry Dixon
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Anthony Apro & Jill Apro
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Emily Morrison & Steven Morrison
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Aaron, M, Gelberg
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Sarah Marks
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Allyson Wheeler Bentley & Jason Bentley
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