Wesleyan Athletics is defined by the student-athletes who wear the W — their commitment, their resilience, and the way they push themselves and one another forward every day.
On Giving Day 2026, our community comes together to fuel what’s next for today’s Cardinals. Every gift supports the experiences that shape student-athletes on and off the field and helps programs build momentum toward what comes next.
This is about investing in the people who make Wesleyan Athletics what it is — and giving them the support they need to take the next step.
Support our student-athletes.
Fuel what’s next.
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Leaderboards
View All DonorsMen's Teams Progress to Goal
| Teams | Donors | Raised ($) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Golf | 34 | $10,120 | 67.5% |
| Wrestling | 53 | $18,320 | 73.3% |
| Men's Tennis | 53 | $10,265 | 20.5% |
| Men's Hockey | 51 | $13,226 | 52.9% |
| Men's Basketball | 51 | $17,050 | 68.2% |
| Men's Squash | 42 | $12,011 | 60.1% |
| Men's Track & Field | 32 | $4,925 | 32.8% |
| Baseball | 77 | $44,497 | 89.0% |
| Men's Soccer | 216 | $143,058 | 143.1% |
| Men's Swimming & Diving | 27 | $3,615 | 7.2% |
| Men's Cross Country | 64 | $34,551 | 69.1% |
| Football | 113 | $55,997 | 112.0% |
| Men's Crew | 97 | $74,630 | 99.5% |
| Men's Lacrosse | 106 | $51,935 | 51.9% |
Women's Teams Progress to Goal
| Teams | Donors | Raised ($) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Squash | 31 | $9,376 | 46.9% |
| Volleyball | 57 | $39,906 | 79.8% |
| Women's Tennis | 67 | $25,526 | 51.1% |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | 32 | $6,623 | 26.5% |
| Women's Hockey | 60 | $9,185 | 30.6% |
| Softball | 84 | $22,099 | 147.3% |
| Women's Soccer | 99 | $22,260 | 139.1% |
| Women's Basketball | 23 | $6,115 | 61.2% |
| Women's Cross Country | 80 | $35,705 | 71.4% |
| Women's Lacrosse | 153 | $23,130 | 92.5% |
| Women's Crew | 123 | $39,308 | 39.3% |
| Field Hockey | 146 | $46,912 | 156.4% |
| Women's Track & Field | 38 | $3,420 | 22.8% |
| Women's Golf | 39 | $4,735 | 31.6% |
Advocates
Joel Tillinghast '80
Gave $500,000 during a Challenge!
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Generated 10 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $2,250
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George Surgeon '72, P'90
Generated 6 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $100
Offered a $25,000 match
George Surgeon '72, P'90
Generated 8 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $100
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Dave Harfst '72
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Andrew Calica '01 and Merry Alderman '01
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