Philanthropy

Step It Up is a week-long digital steps competition with all profits going to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention starting April 19.

Weird Enough Productions, an education technology company founded by the strategic communications and theatre arts alumnus, is making its lesson plans and activities free for teachers, students and parents as schools close in response to COVID-19.

Amy and Rob Heinrich P’22 of Grayslake, Illinois, create life-changing opportunities for ‘tough and tenacious’ students in the Odyssey Program. Their gift is counted toward the Elon LEADS Campaign.

A generous gift from Joan and Sam Nevin P’22 will make transformational opportunities possible for students while aiding Elon’s recruitment efforts. This gift is counted as part of the Elon LEADS Campaign.

The annual 24-hour dance marathon has turned to virtual fundraising due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and will be posting updates to social media and its website on Saturday, April 4.

Warren and Holley Lutz P'20 have established the Lutz Family Elon Engagement Scholarship as part of generous Elon Day matching gift.

Important information regarding the Elon LEADS in Tampa event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at the Armature Works Theatre

Important information regarding the Elon LEADS in Baltimore event, scheduled for Monday, March 23, at the American Visionary Art Museum

The gifts from L Carl Allen III and Linwood Grant ’56 will endow financial awards to broaden access to mentored undergraduate research, which prepares students for success in their careers and graduate school.

Alumni, students, families, faculty, staff and friends gave more than $2.5 million in gifts, showed their pride on social media, and attended events around the world in honor of Elon Day.