Cross Country

16
Donors
66% of 24 Donor goal
$5,020
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Gifts to Cross Country contribute to...
2024 Athletics Day of Giving
677 Donors - $277,428 Donated
84%
About

A Message from Coach

As a Hanover Cross Country alum, I often think back to the many experiences and memories of my four years on campus as a student-athlete. The time spent with teammates both on and off the course created lifelong relationships. The bond created by long bus rides, overnight trips to meets throughout the Midwest, and the adrenaline of competing together for conference championships are things that made my time at Hanover special.

Now, as the coach of that same program, I want our athletes to experience these same things. The lessons learned and memories made as a collegiate athlete are forever. The support of those who have come before and been a part of our program is vital to continuing the tradition and legacy of Hanover Cross Country. Join me in helping this latest generation of cross country athletes experience some of the same thrills and lasting memories that we all know.

Brady Wells, Class of '83
Head Men’s/Women’s XC Coach


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Matches & Challenges
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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Christopher and Janelle Tookey

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Donation Match

$100 per donor up to $10,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Wes and Mary Burch Ratliff

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Donation Challenge

$25,000 if 500 donors give in the next 9 months

Challenge Complete!

Offered by Rich Blaiklock ’90 and Mindy Pflum Blaiklock ’91, Wiley Kite ’90, Rick Patberg ’90, Ron Patberg ’90, and Chris Stark ’91

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Donation Match

$1 per $1 donated up to $20,000

Match Complete!

Offered by Dan ’86 and Karin Abrell

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Updates
Panthers Showed Up For 2nd Annual Athletics Day of Giving!!!

Wow!!! Thank you so much to our donors who supported our second Annual Athletics Day of Giving! We ended the day with 677 donors and a total of $271,282 raised for student athletes! 

The sports teams showing up on the leaderboard for most money raised included Men's Basketball at $41,105, Football at $39,033, and Baseball at $35,716. Then the same three teams showed up in reverse order for top three in donor counts with Baseball bringing in 182 donors, Football with 95 donors, and Men's Basketball with 66 donors. What a great day for PANTHERS! 

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263 days ago by Cassey Higdon
Football Challenge - $20,000

Scott ’77 and Pam Pearson are offering a $20,000 revenue challenge for the Football team. All gifts to Football will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000!

270 days ago by Cassey Higdon
The Abrell Challenge - $20,000

Dan ’86 and Karin Abrell established the Abrell Endowed Fund for Athletics in order to ensure this vital part of the student and campus experience receives the support it needs today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Their challenge recognizes any gift to the 2024 Athletics Day of Giving campaign, up to $20,000, with a gift to their fund. 

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
The Panther Teamwork Challenge - $25,000

Friends and classmates Rich Blaiklock ’90 and Mindy Pflum Blaiklock ’91, Wiley Kite ’90, Rick Patberg ’90, Ron Patberg ’90, and Chris Stark ’91, came together to establish the Hanover College Athletics Endowed Fund for Excellence in 2023. Their fund will support student athletes and their teams in perpetuity. Their $25,000 challenge celebrates the team effort required to make Athletics Day of Giving a success and recognizes every donor – regardless of the size of their gift – for the next 500 donors!

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
The Panther Spirit Challenge - $10,000

Wes and Mary Burch Ratliff have made a multi-year commitment to Hanover College Cheerleading in order to invest in the student athletes who lead the campus and alumni community in cheering our Panthers on to victory. Their $10,000 challenge celebrates the spirit of graduates of the last decade and will donate $100 (to cheerleading) per donor up to $10,000. Any donation to the 2024 Athletics Day of Giving campaign is eligible.

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
Volleyball Coaches Challenge - $2,000

Coaches Peter Preocanin and Kevin Stormer, along with Mark ’89 and Marla Kohler Whittenburg ’90, are offering a $2,000 revenue challenge for the Volleyball team. All gifts to Volleyball will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,000! 

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
Women’s Soccer Challenge - $10,000

Bryan Ruder ’13 is offering a $10,000 revenue challenge for the Women’s Soccer team. All gifts to Women’s Soccer will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! 

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
Men’s Lacrosse Challenge - $10,000

Salvador Sedita, grandfather of Owen Parker ’25, is offering a $10,000 revenue challenge for the Men’s Lacrosse team. All gifts to Men’s Lacrosse will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! 

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon
Men’s Basketball Challenge - $10,000

Michael Miller ’99 and Kristin Lill Miller ’98 are offering a $10,000 revenue challenge for the Men’s Basketball team. All gifts to Men’s Basketball will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000! 

273 days ago by Cassey Higdon

Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon88%Alumni
Parent icon25%Parents
Suitcase icon13%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon7%Friends
Most Recent Donors
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Thomas C Powell
Cami Trachtman
Cami Trachtman
Emily J Cochard
Emily J Cochard
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Leah Peelman Mysock
Sue Tilley
Sue Tilley
Jacob and Amanda Hedrick
Jacob and Amanda Hedrick
Kelly Evans-Wilson
Kelly Evans-Wilson
Pete Cassanos
Pete Cassanos
Christopher and Janelle Tookey
Christopher and Janelle Tookey
Cooper Hanson
Cooper Hanson

Advocates

Rich Blaiklock ’90 and Mindy Pflum Blaiklock ’91, Wiley Kite ’90, Rick Patberg ’90, Ron Patberg ’90, and Chris Stark ’91 photo
Rich Blaiklock ’90 and Mindy Pflum Blaiklock ’91, Wiley Kite ’90, Rick Patberg ’90, Ron Patberg ’90, and Chris Stark ’91
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
Dan ’86 and Karin Abrell photo
Dan ’86 and Karin Abrell
Heart icon matched a total of $20,000
Scott ’77 and Pam Pearson photo
Scott ’77 and Pam Pearson
Heart icon matched a total of $20,000
Cassey Higdon photo
generated 290 clicks and 17 gifts, totaling $14,893
Michael Miller ’99 and Kristin Lill Miller ’98 photo
Michael Miller ’99 and Kristin Lill Miller ’98
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Salvador Sedita, grandfather of Owen Parker ’25 photo
Salvador Sedita, grandfather of Owen Parker ’25
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Bryan Ruder photo
Bryan Ruder
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Wes and Mary Burch Ratliff photo
Wes and Mary Burch Ratliff
Heart icon matched a total of $10,000
Community Advocates photo
generated 658 clicks and 40 gifts, totaling $4,238
Coaches Preocanin and Stormer with Mark '89 and Marla Kohler Whittenburg '90 photo
Coaches Preocanin and Stormer with Mark '89 and Marla Kohler Whittenburg '90
Heart icon matched a total of $2,000