MASON ATHLETICS VISION DAY

FAIRFAX, Va. – The eighth annual Mason Athletics Vision Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, to bring Mason Nation together to pledge support for the Patriots.

Vision Day is an opportunity for every Patriot to support their favorite athletic program at Mason. Alumni, friends, and supporters interested in making their mark on Mason Athletics are encouraged to participate in the day of giving and support specific projects that resonate with their Mason experience.

Thanks to the great past support from Mason Nation, Mason Athletics has once again set a lofty goal of 640 donors for Vision Day. Gifts can be earmarked for an individual Mason team or the Patriot Club's student-athlete scholarship fund.

Challenge Gifts

• Head Women's Basketball Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis has pledged $1,000 if Women's Basketball achieves its goal of 50 donors on Vision Day.

 

• Head Men's Basketball Coach Tony Skinn has pledged $2,000 if Men's Basketball achieves its goal of 110 donors on Vision Day.

 

• If all George Mason Teams reach their donor goals – it unlocks a $10,000 challenge gift divided up to all teams from Kathy McKay.

 

• Alumni-athletes Dan and Patty Wotring are again giving $10,000 to George Mason Athletics who win various Alumni-Athlete Challenges this year. On Mason Vision Day specifically, Patriot teams can compete for up to $2,500 in additional funds for the following categories: 
  • Most Donations on Giving Day ($1,000 Team Award)  
  • Largest Sport-Specific Gift on Giving Day ($500 Team Award) 
  • First Two Teams to Reach Donor Goal ($500 to each team) 

 

• Patdome Promotions (owners Mike '03 and Tanya Ickowitz) is sponsoring a $5,000 matching challenge for George Mason Cheer & Dance Teams!  

 

• Mason tennis coaches, Steve Curtis and Jimmy Davis, each have a challenge in their efforts to purchase video analysis and live video equipment.  If their program hits 6,000 in donations, the coach will donate 3,000. 

 

• For any donation made to the Swimming & Diving Program by a Swimming & Diving alum  – it unlocks a $100 challenge gift up to $5,000 from Chris Coneeney.

 
Any questions about Vision Day or If you'd like to sponsor a challenge gift, please contact Assistant Director of Development Kenia Olivo at kolivoes@gmu.edu.