Hurricane Club Reaches Goal of $9.9 Million
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The University of Miami’s Hurricane Club announced Wednesday it has surpassed its annual fundraising goal of $9.9 million to the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund.
“All of our Hurricane Club members are truly Building Champions for Hurricane Athletics,” said Director of Athletics Blake James. “I would like to thank all of our loyal Hurricane Club members for their generosity and dedication in supporting our athletics programs and, most importantly, our student-athletes who represent our great university in a first-class manner.”
The Student-Athlete Excellence Fund provides the funding for scholarships, facility improvements and operational support needed to achieve excellence in 18 varsity sports, and provides opportunities for 400+ student-athletes to excel in the classroom, competition and life.
“Collectively, our Hurricane Club members continue to rise to the occasion and go above and beyond in support of UM student-athletes,” said Associate Athletics Director for Development Jesse Marks. “We truly appreciate every Hurricane Club member supporting our efforts in Building Champions at Miami.”
Raising $9.9 million is one of the many recent accomplishments reached by the Hurricane Club under its Building Champions campaign. In 2014, the Hurricane Club reached an all-time high in membership with over 8,000 members—representing an 85% increase in membership since 2010.
“While we have made great strides in growing our Hurricane Club Membership base, there is still work to be done,” Marks said. “Costs of educational and athletics scholarships continue to rise annually, and the need is very real for all Hurricane fans to support the Hurricane Club at every level. We must continue to increase the support for our dedicated student-athletes.”
To join the Hurricane Club and help it reach its goal of 8,300 active Hurricane Club members for 2015, please visit www.umbuildingchampions.com. An annual membership begins at the Sebastian Level for just $50.
To learn more about the Hurricane Club, please visit www.uhurricaneclub.com or call 305-284-6699.
