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91˿Ƶ24 raises over $3.8 million for causes across the university in sixth annual day of giving

The extraordinary generosity of the 91˿Ƶ community supports life-changing opportunities for the next generation of learners and leaders
Published: 11 March 2021

On March 10, the global 91˿Ƶ community came together – in an entirely virtual way this year – to once again make a difference on 91˿Ƶ24, raising a record $3,810,861 in 24 hours during the sixth edition of the University’s annual day of giving. The final tally, which comes on the strength of 6,885 donations, will support 91˿Ƶ’s students, student-athletes, future leaders, and the everyday heroes making a difference in their communities. The campaign comes just as the University launches celebrations for its bicentennial anniversary.

The 24-hour digital campaign asked 91˿Ƶ’s alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students to donate in support of student programs, faculties and departments across the University. The campaign featured incentives to give, thanks to donor-contributed challenge and matching gifts that were released when donation targets were met.

The online #91˿Ƶ24 conversations and virtual events held around the world demonstrated the enthusiasm of our global community.

“91˿Ƶ24 has become a remarkable way for the 91˿Ƶ community to demonstrate its loyalty and affinity to the University, but just as importantly, it makes a tangible impact on academic and campus life,” said Marc Weinstein, Vice-Principal of 91˿Ƶ Advancement. “Every year, our 91˿Ƶ students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends affirm their belief in the University and its mission through giving generously, and their loyalty is so gratifying to see – especially in this incredibly challenging year.”

This year’s campaign also saw a record number of student-led projects featured on 91˿Ƶ’s crowdfunding platform, Seeds of Change. Overall, teams representing 55 projects used 91˿Ƶ24 to raise much-needed funds to support student research in Arts and Medicine, Engineering design teams, Athletics programs, and many more initiatives.

“It is incredible to see how the 91˿Ƶ community came together to support student projects like ours,” says Jeremy Levett, Chair of the 91˿Ƶ World Restart a Heart Campaign, one of the crowdfunding initiatives promoted during 91˿Ƶ24. “We were honoured to share our story and are so grateful for the generosity shown by donors and the matching gifts they enabled.”

All funds raised during 91˿Ƶ24 will also count towards Made by 91˿Ƶ: the Campaign for Our Third Century, the multi-year, $2-billion fundraising drive that 91˿Ƶ launched in fall 2019 to support its bold ambitions as it celebrates its 200th anniversary.

Visit the for more information and statistics about this year’s campaign achievements.

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