UW faculty, staff, retirees, students and alumni came together this fall to support their favorite nonprofits through the UW Combined Fund Drive.
Together, we contributed $1,975,515 to a variety of organizations, which will make a significant impact on the lives of many, both locally and nationally.
鈥淭hrough payroll deduction, personal donations and event participation, our employees have continued to go above and beyond in serving our state and world,鈥� said Kerri Fuller, development officer and campaign manager for the UW Combined Fund Drive. 鈥淚t鈥檚 amazing to see the UW鈥檚 generous contributions toward helping so many.鈥�
The UW Combined Fund Drive collaborates with a featured charity, co-hosting special events and working to boost the organization鈥檚 fundraising efforts. This year鈥檚 charity was聽, which works to save the lives of those diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers. The UWCFD and Be The Match partnered to raise money to help add donors to the registry, assist patients with uninsured transplant costs and fund groundbreaking research.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to partner with Be The Match this year knowing that our donations help save lives,鈥� said Fuller. 鈥淭hrough the UW community鈥檚 generous support, the registry will grow and more people diagnosed with blood cancers may find a match.鈥�
The UWCFD is part of a statewide fundraising campaign that dates back to 1984. The UW community has contributed more than $50 million for nonprofits, UW scholarships and UW programs through the campaign.
If you missed this year鈥檚 drive or still want to show your support, you can give year-round through .
Visit the聽聽website to find volunteer opportunities as well as special events like Diversity Resource expo in May, a Cat Caf茅 in June and the monthly Sustainability Film Series.