The second annual Augusta Gives campaign to benefit Augusta University brought in donations of $1,743,801.
The top donor was Emily Baumann, who contributed $1 million to a child and adolescent psychotherapy fund in her name, according to a news release from Augusta University April 23.
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Other top donors and the entities the donations support include Dr. Ray and Mrs. Janice Whiting, A.L. Williams Jr. Scholarship Endowment (Athletics) and Janice and Raymond Whiting Scholarship (Pamplin); Riverside Refreshments (Les Perry), Riverside Refreshments Men’s Golf Scholarship Endowment; T.R. Reddy and Dr. Niranjini Reddy, TR Reddy Family Fund for COVID-19 Neurological Research; Jim and Karen Hull, TR Reddy Family Fund for COVID-19 Neurological Research; Kiwanis Club of Augusta, Children’s Hospital of Georgia; Gordon and Elaine Rondeau, Renee Olubunmi Rondeau Memorial Scholarship Endowment (Pamplin); Chad Cook, men’s basketball fund; Dean and Mrs. Teena Newman, men’s and women’s golf; Dr. Manny and Mrs. Caroline Ngoh, Augusta Endodontic Center Dental Hygiene Scholarship Endowment; Sara Haddow Liebel, Sara Haddow Liebel Physician Assistant Scholarship Endowment; and Dr. Tanya Sudia, Dr. Tanya Sudia Scholarship Endowment (College of Nursing).
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With this year’s theme “give back to the future,” the day of giving was held virtually for donors to contribute to the unrestricted fund, which helps to address the university’s greatest priorities often needs that arise as the result of unexpected circumstances, such as the pandemic. Donors were also able to choose from 16 other areas of need that included colleges, schools, health and students, highlighting more than individual initiatives.
“Our donors certainly responded to this call to action, and we are very appreciative,” said Deborah Vaughn, AU Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. “These gifts allow us to make a lasting positive impact on future generations to come, and many thanks to our leadership for embracing and supporting this important virtual initiative, which we hope will continue to grow each year.”
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