Hokies come together for 24-hour Giving Day fundraiser
Read full article: Hokies come together for 24-hour Giving Day fundraiserBLACKSBURG, Va. – On Wednesday and Thursday, Virginia Tech is aiming to bring the entire Hokie Nation together to give back. There will also be a national and international map to see where Hokies are giving from. The point is to show Hokie pride by giving back to make sure Virginia Tech and the research it does can continue changing lives. It’s a great way for Hokies to connect with the aspects they feel strongest about,” said Ciji Good, director of special events. The student emergency fund is a great way to direct your gift,” said Brittany Staggers, the fundraising acquisition strategist at the university.
Virginia Tech Athletics launches ‘Keep Jumping’ fundraising campaign to cope with pandemic
Read full article: Virginia Tech Athletics launches ‘Keep Jumping’ fundraising campaign to cope with pandemicBLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech Athletics and the Hokie Club launched a new fundraising campaign to keep Hokie Nation strong. The “Keep Jumping” campaign is an initiative created to help navigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on Virginia Tech student-athletes, coaches, staff and associates. University leaders estimate the COVID-19 pandemic will have a $50 million impact on athletics at the school between scholarships, coaching, and funding student-athlete training, health and wellness. “It’s our goal to reach out to folks and say, ‘We need your help and we need it as much now as we ever have,” said Brad Wurthman, the senior associate athletics director for external operations at Virginia Tech. To learn more about the campaign and how to donate, click here.
Virginia Tech’s Trinity Baptiste enters transfer portal
Read full article: Virginia Tech’s Trinity Baptiste enters transfer portalBLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech’s Trinity Baptiste announced today via Twitter she would be transferring. Everything I do and the game that I play is for God. I am looking to be closer to home for family reasons. Thank you — Trinity Baptiste (@_strength813) April 7, 2020Baptiste was the ACC Sixth Player of the Year award winner this season and became the second player to part ways with the Hokies. Baptiste averaged 9.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game as Virginia Tech is coming off their best ACC showing ever.