Brown Athletics & Recreation Celebrates Record-Setting $5.3M Bruno Gives Back Day
10/14/2025 8:00:00 AM | General
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Brown University's Division of Athletics and Recreation celebrated its annual Bruno Gives Back Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, in record-setting style. Thanks to the generosity of 4,606 donors, the Brown Bears raised an astounding $5,395,131 in just 24 hours.
"We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends," M. Grace Calhoun '92, Brown's Samuel M. Mencoff '78 Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, said. "Bruno Gives Back Day is a true collaboration among our coaches, staff, volunteers, and our outstanding Brown University Sports Foundation team. We couldn't be more pleased with the result and the meaningful impact it will have on our student-athlete experience at Brown."
Of Brown's 34 varsity teams, 22 exceeded their annual fundraising goals and 14 exceeded the $100,000 mark. All club teams were also added to the giving day for the first time in 2025. To see a full breakdown of the final results and competitions, visit the Bruno Gives Back Day website.
Bruno Gives Back Day is an annual 24-hour giving day, focused on raising funds for the Division of Athletics and Recreation. The initiative has yielded nearly $1M year-over-year growth each of the past three years.
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The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
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