Hurricane Club Sets Multiple All-Time Records

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The University of Miami’s Hurricane Club announced today that it has set an all-time annual fund record of $12 million raised for the Student-Athlete Excellence Fund, representing an increase of 21 percent compared with last year’s total.

“I would like to thank all of our Hurricane Club members for their generosity and dedication in supporting our athletics program and our students who represent our University in a first-class manner,” said Director of Athletics Blake James. “Hurricane Club members are truly Building Champions at the U.”

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.

“In 2010, we built a structure and foundation to grow our annual fund in both dollars and member participation,” said Associate Athletics Director for Development Jesse Marks. “That vision is now becoming a reality thanks to the generosity and passion of all of our Hurricane Club members.”

So far in 2016, the Hurricane Club has grown to include 9,000 members. This marks another all-time record for UM Athletics, and represents a 100 percent increase since 2010.

To join the Hurricane Club and help it continue in Building Champions, please visit www.umbuildingchampions.com.  An annual membership begins at the Sebastian Level for just $50. Click here to view the 2016 membership chart.