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Current short term fundraisers below. Long term fundraisers on the Continuous Projects page.
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The 2026 WWU Softball Hit-A-Thon Fundraiser!
By WWU Softball
Help WWU Softball swing for the fences again this season!
Pledge by the distance your favorite player hits the ball or make a flat donation for the season!
Help WWU Softball swing for the fences again this season! Pledge by the distance your favorite player hits the ball or make a flat donation for the season! WWU Softball We are hoping we can count on you - our dedicated family, friends, fans, alumni, and supporters - to help enhance the WWU Softball program and provide our student-athletes with the best possible experience. Our goal is to raise $20,000 during our Viking Funder and Hit-A-Thon Campaign this November, and we’d love your help to get there! What is a Hit-A-Thon? Our Hit-A-Thon will take place on Friday, November 20th at 2:30pm (PST) at Viking Field. Each student-athlete will collect pledges in the form of dollars per foot prior to the event. During the Hit-A-Thon: Each player will take 10 swings off front toss from one of our coaches. The longest hit (measured in feet) will determine the final pledge total. If the ball clears the fence, we’ll continue measuring the distance until it stops rolling. Viking Field’s fence is 195 feet down the lines and 222 feet to center field for reference. The event will be live-streamed - tune in to cheer on your favorite Vikings! After the Hit-A-Thon, we willl contact everyone who pledged with the final distances and details on how to complete their contributions. How Can I Help? There are two ways you can give to our Viking Funder and Hit-A-Thon Campaign in November! 1. Make a pledge Support your favorite WWU Softball player in our Hit-A-Thon – fill out our online form to pledge to support a student-athlete for the hit-a-thon. After the Hit-A-Thon, we’ll notify you of your total and provide instructions to complete your gift right here on the Viking Funder page. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO THE HIT-A-THON PLEDGE FORM 2. Give a flat donation Prefer to give directly? Click the green “Give Now” button at the top of this page to make a one-time contribution. Either way, every dollar will go directly to WWU Softball. All gifts are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive an emailed receipt after your donation. We sincerely appreciate your support - every contribution makes a difference! What Will the Money Go Towards? Travel opportunities to compete against the top teams in the country Training gear and apparel Practice equipment Facility rentals Uniforms Pre-season meals Team building activities. Thank You Thank you for your generous support of Western Washington Softball. Your investment in our program has a lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes, both on and off the field, and we would not be where we are today without you. Over the past six years, WWU Softball has reached incredible heights: six consecutive GNAC Championship tournament appearances, four GNAC titles, four NCAA Championship Tournament berths, and two trips to the NCAA Division II Women’s College World Series - finishing as National Runner-Up in 2024 and advancing to the Final Four in 2025. These seasons have been filled with growth, grit, and unforgettable milestones, all made possible by our incredible alumni and donors like you who have paved the way. At WWU Softball, our mission is to build champions both on and off the field. Academically, our student-athletes continue to set a standard of excellence, maintaining a 3.6 team GPA, achieving a 100% graduation rate, and earning multiple academic honors, including GNAC All-Academic awards and NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete recognition. Our program is equally committed to giving back to the community that supports us. Through local volunteer work (Bellingham Special Olympics, the Max Higbee Center, Whatcom County Meals on Wheels program, Common Threads) and youth softball clinics, our student-athletes inspire the next generation of Vikings while learning the importance of service. Your support has been a critical part of this success. In 2024, your generosity helped us install batting cages at Viking Field, a true game-changer for our training. This year, we were able to install new backstop padding. Your contributions also allowed our athletes to travel and compete against some of the best teams in the country, experiences that are invaluable in preparing us for championship-level play. What makes your impact especially meaningful is how directly it enhances the student-athlete experience. With your help, we will continue to build a program that is both nationally competitive and deeply committed to the holistic growth of our student-athletes. On behalf of our players, staff, and the entire program, thank you for your unwavering support and belief in what we are building here at Western Washington University. We sincerely appreciate all of our donors, supporters and fans! Here's to another great year of Viking Softball! Be sure to stay connected with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. To view our schedule and meet our team go here! As always, GO VIKS! Sheryl Gilmore Head Softball Coach
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WWU Throwers Autumn '26
By WWU Track & Field
Throw Down for WWU!
Help Support your WWU Track and Field Throwers
Throw Down for WWU! Help Support your WWU Track and Field Throwers WWU Track & Field Who We Are: We are the Viking Track and Field Throws squad—powerful athletes dedicated to achieving excellence both on and off the field. As a close-knit and dynamic group, we thrive on a culture of family, teamwork, and competitive spirit. This year, we proved ourselves as key contributors to the success of the WWU Track and Field team, scoring a combined 76 points at the GNAC Indoor Championships and 125 points at the GNAC Outdoor Championships, helping secure first place in both! Our throws crew had some amazing success. During the outdoor season they collected 11 All-GNAC awards, 12 national provisional marks, 5 National qualifiers in 6 events, as well as 2 GNAC records. And, as we welcome some pretty incredible talent to our team this year, we know big things lie ahead for the Viking Throws Crew! Our Goal: We’re raising funds to cover travel expenses for upcoming meets. These resources will enable every thrower on the team to perform at their best, ensuring they have the opportunities necessary to succeed. Why We Need Your Support: Despite our remarkable achievements, our budget remains limited. To continue excelling, we need to provide our throwers with the experiences and opportunities they deserve. Here’s how your donation can make a difference: Travel Expenses: Attending competitions requires transportation, lodging, and meals—all crucial to making sure every athlete can participate and compete at their best. Our total Throwers fundraising goal is $13,200. Your Impact: Your donation will go directly to supporting the throwers on our team. Rather than distributing funds across our entire 136-member roster, your contribution will be streamlined to support your favorite Student-Athlete and their event group, the throws squad. This means your donation will have a direct and tangible impact on the person you’re supporting! How Your Contribution Helps—The Win-Win-Win Scenario: WWU Track & Field Wins: With your support, we’ll be able to send all of our deserving throwers to key qualifying and championship meets. Your Student-Athlete Wins: By helping them reach their individual fundraising goal of $600, they will not only have the resources they need to compete but will also receive a premium WWU Track & Field Nike gear package! You Win: Every dollar you give directly benefits the thrower or event group of your choice. How to Contribute: Ready to help us reach our goals? Click "Give Now" at the top of this page to support our team! Please share this fundraiser with your friends and family to spread the word and help us achieve our goals. Thank You: We deeply appreciate your generosity and support! Thank you for donating and cheering us on! Contact Us: For more information or any questions, feel free to reach out to us at Westerntfxc@gmail.com or head coach Ben Stensland at stenslb@wwu.edu or follow us on Instagram @wwutfxc.
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Get CUES to the State Planning Conference!
By Laddi Quintanilla
Your donations assist the Club for Urban and Environmental Sustainability's (CUES) students in attending APA's National Planning Conference this spring!
Your donations assist the Club for Urban and Environmental Sustainability's (CUES) students in attending APA's National Planning Conference this spring! This October of 2026, the American Planning Association (APA) Washington Chapter is organizing a statewide conference in Vancouver, WA. Every year, about 15-25 Western students attend these types of planning conferences, providing them with valuable exposure to the mainstream planning profession, insights into solutions for challenges that fellow planners have faced, and opportunities to network with planning organizations, academics, and employers. Your donations assist the Club for Urban and Environmental Sustainability's (CUES) (formerly Western Urban Planners) students in attending APA WA State Conference this October! Since 2017, Dr. Laninga has taken over 111 students to both the National Planning Conference and APA WA Conference because of the impact they can have on a student's future career opportunities. One student attendee of NPC 2024 Minneapolis said that it was inspiring, “[My first planning conference] inspired me to seek involvement in my own community and heavily invest myself not only in my curriculum but in the world we live in." At NPC 2025 Denver, one student was offered an interview with a Tribal planning department, and later accepted the job! Our goal is to provide this crucial professional development opportunity to any senior club member who wishes to attend. Any assistance will bring us closer than ever to reaching this goal and allowing urban planning students the opportunity to participate without the fear of additional costs. With your gift, we can reduce conference costs for students. Every dollar will make a difference, so make your gift today! Thank you for your support! WWU Students at the 2025 APA WA Conference, Tacoma Every gift is tax deductible; an email with appropriate forms will be sent after gifting. Thank you for any gifts!
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