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YSU Cross Country and Track & Field

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16% of $47,710 goal
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Penguin Day of Giving
YSU Cross Country and Track & Field

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Penguin Day of Giving
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About

The challenge is on for YSU Cross Country and Track & Field, and we need YOU to help us reach our fundraising goals.

Penguin Day of Giving is our 24-hour challenge to rally the support we need to continue building a strong, competitive program.

Your generosity during Penguin Day helps us fund:

  • Travel to invitationals and championship-level meets that challenge our student-athletes and elevate performance
  • Team practice gear and essential training and recovery resources
  • Continued investment in a growing program built on endurance, discipline and teamwork

Every gift directly fuels the work that happens on and off the course: daily miles, strength and conditioning, recovery and the mental toughness required to push through every mile. Your support during this 24-hour challenge ensures our athletes are prepared to meet every finish line with confidence.

Step up. Make your impact. Help Cross Country and Track & Field rise to the challenge this Penguin Day of Giving!

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Incentives
Make a gift of $1000 or more to a YSU Athletics team during Penguin Day and receive a special video thank-you from the head coach of the sport you support.
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Make a gift of $500 or more and receive a Penguin Pride car magnet and a personal head coach thank you card
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Make a gift of $2500 or more to receive a special invite to annual reception with athletic director, Ron Strollo, and coaching staff. Plus behind the scenes game day experience.
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Donate $2,500
Make a gift of $10,000 or more and enjoy these exclusive YSU Athletics experiences :**Football Game Day Experience (2027 Season)** Enjoy brunch at President Johnson’s home and two tickets to a YSU Football home game. Date to be determined.**YSU Athletics VIP Experience** Enjoy dinner with YSU Athletic Director Ron Strollo prior to a YSU Athletics home contest of your choice, plus special on-floor recognition at a YSU Basketball home game. Dates to be determined.
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Parent icon21%Parents
Friends icon14%Friends
Suitcase icon12%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon9%Family
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Terry Robinson

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Updates
Sports Performance Department

Support YSU Sports Performance This Penguin Day!

We're excited to highlight YSU Sports Performance as another important area you can support during Penguin Day!

Led by Mary Beth George, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance, the department plays a vital role in preparing student-athletes across all YSU athletic programs to train and compete at the highest level.

Donations to Sports Performance will help replace aging equipment, upgrade technology and provide new training resources that directly benefit our student-athletes.

Want to support Sports Performance? You can select Sports Performance from the giving options alongside our athletic teams on the Penguin Day donation page.

Every gift makes a difference in helping our Penguins reach their full potential!

10 days ago by Charles Allen