FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University Athletics community showed its Stag spirit on STAGiving Day -- March 22, 2023 -- with more than 1,360 gifts made in support of an athletics program, raising over $1.34 million for Fairfield student-athletes. Both totals, which continue to rise as gifts are still being counted, mark new STAGiving Day records.
"Our Friends of Fairfield Athletics continue to have a dramatic, positive impact on our student-athletes, coaches, and programs," said Paul Schlickmann, Vice President for Athletics. "The passionate support from our Stags family provides critical resources to enhance all aspects of the competitive, educational, and developmental components of their experience. We are grateful for the exceptional generosity and loyal commitment that resulted in a record-setting day to benefit Stags athletics!"
The final tally also projects that all 23 athletics giving challenges will be met, encompassing all 20 of Fairfield's varsity athletics programs in addition to the Built For Life Fund as well as the band, cheer and dance teams.
In total, the University surpassed its STAGiving Day goal with more than 3,200 gifts to unlock over $1.1 million in challenge funds, topping more than $3.6 million dollars to support the needs of our Fairfield community.