On Wednesday, April 10—Sarah Lawrence’s annual Giving Day—generations of alumni, parents, friends, students, staff, and faculty showed their belief in the power of a Sarah Lawrence education and that their love for the College runs deep. More than 1,000 members of the Sarah Lawrence community came together to raise over $1 million in support of the College’s highest priorities.
“We’re so grateful to everyone who made a gift on this important day,” said Christina Camardella, Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving. “The funds raised in this one day have an immediate impact on this profoundly transformative education.”
Giving Day always sparks a bit of good-natured competition, and this year was no different. The final tallies on the leaderboard showed 2004 as the class cohort that raised the most money, no doubt inspired as they get ready for their 20th reunion in June. Our soon-to-be alums in the Class of 2024 led the way in the number of donors, followed by our newest students, the Class of 2027. “Our leaderboards make it clear that the power of a Sarah Lawrence education is not only valued by students as they experience it but also long after they graduate,” said Camardella.
Enthusiasm for the day and what it represents was palpable in every corner of campus. The Barbara Walters Campus Center was transformed into a Giving Day carnival, complete with face painting, balloon animals, an inflatable obstacle course, and SLC swag. Over in the Campbell Sports Center, student-athletes engaged in competitions of a different sort than usual, seeing which team would earn the win in terms of donor participation.
On behalf of everyone at Sarah Lawrence College, thank you for your support on Giving Day!