HIGHLIGHTS

• This year's event will begin at noon on April 21 and end at noon on April 22.
• Fundraisers have set a goal of inspiring 1,200 donors to give back this year.

ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Winthrop University supporters will come together this month for 24 hours to show their pride and help pave the way for future Eagles in Bleed Garnet Give Gold, the university's annual day of giving.

This year's event will begin at noon on April 21 and end at noon on April 22.

Before officially kicking off the event, representatives from each college and division will compete in the Eagle Float Frenzy: Race for Gold in the West Center pool at 11 a.m. on April 21. The top three winners will divvy up $2,500 for their respective colleges/divisions.

Other planned events on April 21:

*BG3 Student Event, Campus Green, 12-1:30 p.m.: Students who stop by will enjoy free snacks, grab a T-shirt and write a thank you card to a Bleed Garnet Give Gold donor!

*Richard W. Riley College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences Cash Cab, throughout campus, 12-3:30 p.m.: Need a ride to class? Jump into the Cash Cab! Students can answer trivia questions during their ride to earn money for their favorite CESHS fund...and Dean Beth Costner will match $50 for correct answers! Look for pick-up spots near the West Center and at Withers/W.T.S. Building.

*Dalton Hall and Sims Science Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 3-4 p.m.: Explore the newly remodeled science facilities! RSVP here.

The Winthrop Alumni Association will also host four regional socials:

*Rock Hill Social: Slow Play Brewing, 5-7 p.m.: Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Group photo at 6 p.m.

*Columbia Social: Bierkeller Brewing Company, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Meet up with Young Alumni Council member Michael Crump '18! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

*Greenville Social: The Southern Growl, 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Hang out with Upstate Alumni Chapter leaders Danielle Smith '02 and Buck Cooke '95! Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

*Savannah Flight Paths with the Provost: The Kimpton Brice Hotel, 5-7 p.m.: Winthrop Provost Sebastian van Delden will share information about new academic programs and more!

On April 22, the Division of University Advancement will host a "Donut Sleep on the Eagles" coffee break at tables on Scholars Walk, Thurmond Building and Dalton Hall/Sims Science Building from 7:30-10:30 a.m. to power through the last hours.

Fundraisers have set a goal of inspiring 1,200 donors to give back this year.

There will also be several matching and challenge gifts that will help "unlock" more funds for the university, including:

• A generous group of former men's basketball players will unlock up to $7,500 for the program if 75 former Winthrop student-athletes give!

• During Power Hour on Wednesday, April 22, from 9-10 a.m., the Winthrop Foundation board will unlock nearly $15,000 to support Winthrop students if 100 donors give during that hour!

These are only a few examples of how donors can maximize their giving… learn about all of the active challenges and matches here!

As in past years, donors will be able to give to designated areas that mean the most to them. That includes student scholarships, athletic programs, academic colleges and departments, and other programs like undergraduate research. Just type in the name of the fund you'd like to support in the designation box to explore all of the causes and areas available for support.

Make a gift during Bleed Garnet Give Gold to support Winthrop!

For more information, contact the Division of University Advancement at 803/323-2275 or email [email protected].