FAIRFAX, Va. - Mason Athletics reached new heights on its sixth annual Giving Day on May 5 by eclipsing its donor goal and setting a new benchmark for dollars raised. 
  
Patriot Club donors (561) contributed $409,424, nearly double the previous record, to ensure the success of Patriots' student-athletes and enhance their experience on campus. 
  
That's nearly double the dollar amount from 2021, as Mason Athletics had 565 donors and raised $205,246 on last year's Giving Day.  
  
Alumni-athletes Dan and Patty Wotring have again generously donated $10,000 to Mason Athletics to sponsor the overall giving challenge. On Giving Day specifically, Mason sports competed for up to $2,500 in additional funds for the following categories: 

• Most Donations on Giving Day ($1,000 Team Award) 
  • Winner: Wrestling with 209 donors 
• Largest Sport-Specific Gift on Giving Day ($500 Team Award) 
  • Winners: Golf and Wrestling (tie) 
• First Two Teams To Reach Donor Goal ($500 to each team) 
  • Winners: Men's Basketball & Softball 

Overall, 10 of Mason's programs achieved their Giving Day donor goals. For a complete look at the Giving Day standings click here: https://advancement.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior-1col.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=5034 
  
For more information on how you can make a gift to the Patriot Club, visit https://gomason.com/sports/2016/10/19/give-now.aspx or contact the Patriot Club at 703.993.3215 or masonpc@gmu.edu.