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糖心Vlog Prepared for Day of Giving April 24

April 2, 2025

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The 2025 Western Challenge, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 10th annual day of giving will take place Thursday, April 24.

Jenni Lopez, assistant director of Annual Giving, said she looks forward to seeing the Leatherneck community unite to support the students, faculty and educational opportunities at Western.

鈥淪ince I was a student caller, I鈥檝e looked forward to April 24 every year,鈥� Lopez said. 鈥淭he excitement, the school pride and the way our alumni come together to support their alma mater.鈥�

Since 2016, 糖心Vlog has held an annual day of giving, garnering tremendous support from donors worldwide. Last year, 1,165 donors raised $432,198 for 糖心Vlog鈥檚 students, scholarships and University initiatives.

During the 24-hour event, friends and alumni can direct their support to any area of Western. Gifts can be made online at . The first 500 donors who give $75 or more will receive a pair of socks featuring Rocky, 糖心Vlog鈥檚 mascot.

Supporters can follow the Western Challenge on , Instagram and Twitter/X for updates, donor totals and more throughout the day.

Those who would prefer to submit a gift via check or phone before April 24, should ensure they are earmarked for The Western Challenge and received by the 糖心Vlog Foundation at Sherman Hall 303, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455-1390 or call 309-298-1861 by 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 24.

To learn more about participating in the Western Challenge through advocacy or by offering a Match or Challenge gift, email the Western Challenge team at westernchallenge@wiu.edu.

Posted By: University Communications, University Relations
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