Athletics

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2026 GVSU Day of Giving
2,159 Donors - $274,991 Donated
About

Support Laker Athletics on Day of Giving!

Grand Valley State University Athletics embodies a tradition of excellence, integrity, and competitive achievement that extends far beyond the field of play. Gifts to GVSU Athletics funds provide critical support for student-athletes, enhancing their academic experience, athletic development, and overall well-being. Your investment ensures that Laker Athletics continues to thrive, fostering leadership, teamwork, and championship-level success.

Your gift can go even further thanks to match and challenge gifts, listed below!

  • 🏆 Competitive Challenge Gifts:
    • The team with the highest percentage increase in number of donors from 2025 to 2026 Day of Giving will receive $500 from Kim Schmidt '88, '00. WINNER: Women's Wrestling
    • The team with the most overall parent donors will receive $2,000 from Laker Athletics.
    • The team with the most overall faculty & staff donors will receive $2,000 from Laker Athletics.
    • The team with the most first-time donors will receive $2,000 from Laker Athletics.
  • Individual Team Challenges:
    • 🏈 Football: Coach Scott Wooster will give $500 once the Football Fund gets $10,000 in gifts.
  • Event Winners:
    • Bingo: Women's Basketball - $100


    Incentives
    Donors who give $30 can receive a pair of GVSU socks, exclusive to Day of Giving. Donors must opt-in to receive a pair.
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    Athletics - Top Teams by Faculty/Staff Donors
    TeamDonorsRaised ($)
    Men's Wrestling1$30
    Softball Fund4$380
    Men's Golf Fund3$100
    Men's Basketball Fund8$800
    Tennis Fund5$290
    Cross Country & Track Fund14$755
    Women's Basketball Fund14$2,150
    Soccer Fund2$150
    Baseball Fund1$100
    Football Fund12$1,480
    Volleyball Fund1$100
    Lacrosse Fund2$550
    Women's Golf Fund2$500
    Women's Wrestling3$310
    Swimming/Diving Fund3$95
    Athletics - Top Teams by Parent Donors
    TeamDonorsRaised ($)
    Men's Golf Fund14$2,100
    Tennis Fund2$100
    Softball Fund19$940
    Lacrosse Fund11$1,100
    Women's Basketball Fund4$200
    Football Fund18$1,807
    Soccer Fund11$1,190
    Swimming/Diving Fund14$1,330
    Women's Wrestling13$1,740
    Cross Country & Track Fund51$2,816
    Women's Golf Fund0$0
    Volleyball Fund6$900
    Baseball Fund3$200
    Men's Wrestling12$680
    Men's Basketball Fund2$250
    Donor Affiliations
    Gradhat icon31%Alumni
    Parent icon22%Parents
    Friends icon12%Friends
    Suitcase icon8%Faculty/Staff
    Book icon3%Students
    Suitcase icon1%Retirees
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    Updates
    The Laker Marching Band is grateful for support on Day of Giving!

    69 days ago by Anna Davis
    Student Senate rocking the Day of Giving shirts!

    69 days ago by Katrina Begrow
    Thanks for stopping by our campus events!

    Thank you to the students, faculty and staff who stopped by one of our on-campus events today. 💙

    69 days ago by Anna Davis
    Support Esports during their 12-hour livestream!

    The GVSU Esports Club will be doing a 12-hour livestream from noon until midnight on Day of Giving. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@gvsuesports

    69 days ago by Anna Davis
    Swim-a-Thon tomorrow!

    The Swim Club is putting their own spin on Day of Giving with a Swim-a-Thon, running tomorrow, March 25 from 8-10 p.m.


    71 days ago by Anna Davis
    Day of Giving - Less than one week away!

    Day of Giving is coming next Thursday, and our Northern Michigan team is ready! Consider supporting the Northern Michigan Access Fund to help Lakers in their educational pursuits. 

    75 days ago by Anna Davis