Giving Day 2025: Unite, Serve, Give as One Lees-McRae

Our faculty and staff were the unsung heroes of last fall. Join them in supporting our students. 

Dr. Young is not only the veterinarian at the May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Assistant Professor in Science, but he is also a hero in disguise. He worked alongside his family, fellow faculty members, and students to extract the patients and ambassadors from the rehabilitation center after Hurricane Helene struck last fall.

"A plan was quickly hatched, with much debate about safety and liability, for Lea, Jedda, and me to hike in by way of Hemlock Trail, starting on South Campus. We would check on the center and animals, then reconvene to make a plan to get them out…if they were still there." —Dr. Sam Young

Will you give what you can today in support of deserving Lees-McRae students?

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HEAR FROM DR. YOUNG

The Grandfather Community Foundation believes in Lees-McRae

In honor of our 125th Anniversary as a college, when 160 donors make a gift of $125 or more to the Hurricane Helene Scholarship, The Grandfather Community Foundation will contribute $20,000 to the scholarships for aid and relief for our students.

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THE GRANDFATHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Students like Aariana need your support. Can you help?

For rising junior Aariana Broadus, the beauty of the mountains led her to Lees-McRae College. The Theatre Arts Administration major opened her eyes to a life that can blend her passions of the arts and business into a viable career. A highly involved student at Lees-McRae, member of the dance team, student assistant, leader, and member of the Deans List, Aariana has made Banner Elk her home away from home with opportunities to grow each day she’s on campus.

"I am 100% sure that this is the place for me. And I want to continue to be here no matter what that looks like." —Aariana Broadus

The Hurricane Helene Scholarship was created to support students like Aariana, by providing real-time financial assistance to the students and families who need it most for the days and years to come. Your support of this scholarship means keeping the hope of a degree from Lees-McRae College alive and well for our current and future students. 

Can Aariana count on your support today?

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LISTEN TO AARIANA TELL HER STORY

We're halfway to meeting this challenge!

The High Country Charitable Foundation is all in…will you join them?

Today, if we raise $20,000 for students through the Hurrican Helene Scholarship, The High Country Charitable Foundation will give an addiional $20,000 to support our students with a donation to this crucial scholarship.

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THE HIGH COUNTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Good morning, Bobcats!! 

It's go time...are you ready? Check out this special message from President King.