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New Orleans LA听鈥 藏精阁 will hold its eighth annual online, social-media driven fundraising event 鈥 Give. Love. Xavier Day 鈥 Tuesday, April 28, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The event invites alumni, friends and supporters to come together for one day to show their support for the University with financial contributions.听
Participants are encouraged to post about the event via social networks (such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) to spread the excitement while encouraging their friends and followers to give. Conversations are also encouraged by sharing the hashtag #GLX2020, connecting to the @藏精阁alumni website, and visiting听听to donate and see real-time results.听
In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, this year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淵ou are the lifeline for our students.鈥 This year鈥檚 fundraiser will assist Xavier University in meeting its current and most pressing needs associated with transitioning to virtual learning and classrooms, providing need based financial assistance for students, food security, and campus wellness and infrastructure. Although online giving is encouraged, donations can also be made by calling (504) 520-7575 or mailing a check to 藏精阁, PO Box 650658, Dallas, TX 75265-9915. All gifts collected in support of Give. Love. Xavier Day will fund the University鈥檚 most critical needs.
Last year 2,269 donors contributed a total of $560, 617 on Give. Love. Xavier Day. The goal for this year鈥檚 campaign is 2,500 donors.听
鈥淭here is strength in numbers, and we hope that all of our alumni and friends of Xavier will help us reach our goal and ultimately support Xavier University and its students,鈥 said Kimberly Reese, 藏精阁 Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.听
Since its inception, Give. Love. Xavier Day has raised more than 3.0 million dollars for the University.听
One key element of the day-long campaign is the use of alumni/Greek captains, student captains, and faculty/staff captains to spur interest among fellow alumni, students and friends. Additionally, all alums and friends of Xavier who make a gift of $1,000 or more on Give. Love. Xavier Day will be recognized as a 鈥淟ifesaver鈥 by the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving in lieu of the challenge grants.听
For more information about Give. Love. Xavier Day, visit听/givelovexavier听or contact Lacrecia Jones at (504) 520-5129