MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. | The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics has designated Tuesday (Dec. 5) as its fourth annual Day of Giving.

Donors are encouraged to make a gift, of any size, directly to the GCSU athletics team of their choosing. One hundred percent of every gift goes directly to the program and benefits the student-athletes experience.

"Our student-athletes work hard to balance academics and athletics every day," said Director of Athletics Wendell Staton. "The Day of Giving is a chance for the community to support their commitment and dedication. Gifts made today will have an immediate impact on current programs and help set up future generations of Bobcat student-athletes for success."

The GCSU Athletics Day of Giving netted over $73,000 from 349 donors last year. The department is working towards a donor goal of 600 individuals this year. 

Gifts can be made online at www.alumni.gcsu.edu/ADOG23. You can designate your gift directly to the sport of your choosing or to Athletics Support. Each transaction can have up to five different sport destinations.

"On behalf of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, thank you for considering a gift for this year's Day of Giving," said Staton. "Your generosity helps provide our Bobcats with the resources and support needed to succeed on the field and in the classroom."

For further information, please contact Director of Annual Giving Michelle Aquino at michelle.aquino@gcus.edu or 478-455-5320.

About GCSU Athletics 
Owning the top Academic Success Rate among public schools in Division II in back to back academic years, the Georgia College Department of Athletics sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. GCSU Athletics has won three-straight Presidents' Awards for Academic Excellence, and are two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup and three-time winners of the PBC Institution of the Year Sportsmanship Award. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' continued appearances in postseason competition as well as high-level academic success and community-service involvement. Bobcat Athletics embodies the mantra of "Graduating Champions for Life." Sign up at @GCSUBobcats on all social media outlets for up-to-the-minute reports or subscribe to the GSCU Athletics e-newsletter to receive the latest news, schedule updates and to interact with GCSU Athletics.