BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University Department of Athletics and Recreation says Thank You to more than 1,950 donors that supported the Greyhounds' Third Athletics Giving Challenge from October 28 to November 7, 2021.

The challenge began with an initial goal of 1,700 donors in 11 days and ended up seeing Moravian have 1,959 individual donors make gifts online, in person or through the mail to the athletic department totaling $141,047.53.

"Thank you to our alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends who contributed to make this year's Giving Challenge such a success. We are grateful for all of your unwavering support to Moravian University Athletics and our student athletes. Every gift will be used to enhance the student athletes' experience. Thank you," commented Director of Athletics and Recreation and Head Women's Basketball Coach Mary Beth Spirk.

Every program benefited from donors during the week, and 17 programs saw donations total more than $2,000 for the specific sport. Nine programs –men's lacrosse, football, softball, women's basketball, women's lacrosse, baseball, women's soccer, men's soccer and track & field– all topped 100 donors with men's lacrosse recording a high of 263. Eight sports – football, men's lacrosse, women's basketball, softball, baseball, golf, men's basketball and men's soccer – received more than $7,000 in donations with football leading the week at $28,285. Men's lacrosse, women's basketball and softball also total more than $10,000. Moravian's Blue & Grey Club general fund also received more than $4,400 to benefit all of the Greyhounds' athletic programs and the Hounds' Sports Performance program received over $682 in its first year of being part of the challenge.

Moravian University Athletics is committed to providing a safe and extraordinary student-athlete experience. We strive to inspire and engage our student-athletes and maintain an environment that fosters athletic and academic achievement.

Thank You for Backing the Pack!