The University of Mississippi Athletics
5-Star Fund Rises Toward $200,000 Goal
12/3/2010 | UMAAF
Dec. 3, 2010
OXFORD, Miss. - The newest philanthropic giving fund for Ole Miss Athletics is experiencing success and growth since its launch in early September. To date, the 5-Star Fund has raised more than $100,000 in outright gifts and pledges for Ole Miss Athletics.
The UMAA Foundation has announced a new goal for the 5-Star Fund of $200,000 by the end of 2010. In order to reach this goal, we need the support of all Rebel fans.
"We are very grateful to our generous donors that have already stepped up and contributed to the 5-Star Fund," UMAA Foundation Executive Director Danny White said. "With that said, we are challenging the Ole Miss Family to take ownership in their athletics program. Now is the time to show your dedication, and get others to do the same."
The UMAA Foundation is emphasizing online giving with the 5-Star Fund. "We want to make it as convenient as possible for our fans to support the Rebels," added White.
When making an online gift, donors have the option of making a one-time gift, or choosing between monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly and semi-annual installments.
The 5-Star Fund is designed to engage all who bleed red and blue and allow them to take ownership in Rebel Athletics with an annual gift from $1-$4,999. Revenue generated from the 5-Star Fund will directly support the Ole Miss student-athlete experience, which is promised to all Rebel recruits and their parents. This unique experience consists of a variety of items ranging from facility enhancements to increased academic services.
Take advantage of the tax benefit and support your Rebels by making a gift to the 5-Star Fund by December 31, 2010. For more information on the 5-Star Fund, or to make an online gift, click here.
Every gift matters.
UMAA Foundation
The mission of the UMAA Foundation is to aid the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Mississippi. Such assistance takes the form of providing scholarships for student-athletes, funding for necessary facility improvements, supplements to coaches' salaries and supporting the department in many other ways necessary to have an outstanding athletics program. The UMAA Foundation consists of the priority seating funds for football, men's basketball and baseball, the Vaught Society and the 5-Star Fund.
For more information on the UMAA Foundation, visit www.umaafoundation.com or call 662-915-7159.
