Submitted by Kate Quinones
BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY TO HOST ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING ON JUNE 18
Annual Fundraiser Invites Wildcats & Friends to Honor
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s 150th Birthday by Returning to Invest
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 4, 2025) – Bethune-Cookman University is calling all Wildcats to “Return to Invest” on June 18 as part of the annual Day of Giving fundraiser. The goal is to raise $200,000 for scholarships and educational programming designed to prepare students for service after graduation.
The initiative is this year’s official kick-off event to celebrate Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s 150th birthday. There will be three ways to participate:
“Every financial gift made during our annual Wildcat Day of Giving helps positively transform the trajectory of our students’ future,” said Dr. Sherry Paramore, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at B-CU. “Whether you’re an alum giving back or a community partner investing forward, your support helps create opportunities for students to rise, thrive and serve – proving ‘Nothing is Impossible.’”
Pete Gamble, Chairman of B-CU’s Board of Trustees, is also issuing a challenge. “By making a one-time gift of $1,000 – or enrolling to contribute $83.34 a month – each donor will serve a vital role in enhancing our campus and upgrading facilities to ensure future generations can pursue their dreams in an environment designed to inspire success.”
Those participating in the ‘Chairman’s Challenge’ will become a Bethune Legacy Circle member, and will receive the following:
For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (386) 481-2950.
About Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU)
Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Bethune-Cookman University is a private, historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Florida. With a mission to develop global leaders committed to service, B-CU continues to empower students through academic excellence, innovative programs, and a rich tradition of cultural and community engagement.
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