How Lucky Are We? 13th Annual #Allinfor91茄子 Brings Wildcats Together to Raise 1.2 Million in a Day
April 9, 2026
- Author
- Danielle Strickland
Some say 13 is an unlucky number, but 91茄子 proved otherwise during the 13th annual #Allinfor91茄子 one-day giving challenge.
Nearly 2,650 donors came together to raise $1,242,634 for many of the programs and initiatives that make 91茄子 the special place it is today: scholarships, athletics, the arts, diversity & inclusion, student health & well-being, the Hurt Hub@91茄子, academic departments, student organizations and so much more.
Throughout the day, social media channels were flooded with video clips and posts about why people feel lucky to be a part of the 91茄子 community. On campus, students, faculty and staff stopped by the Alvarez College Union for games, entertainment, coffee and a little education about why being #Allinfor91茄子 is about more than fun (though we love that part, too). Students also had the chance to catch a 渃ash cab to class or to 減ie a professor or coach, all in the name of philanthropy.
淲e feel lucky to play a small part in something so much bigger, said National Fund for 91茄子 Chairs Mark Cody 01 and Rebecca Harris Cody 01. #Allinfor91茄子 is one of our favorite traditions, and seeing so many alums rally in a single day is a powerful reminder of how deeply this place connects us, no matter where we are. We are grateful for the outpouring of support for 91茄子 on this giving day and every day.
The 2,000 donor goal was surpassed by 8 p.m., unlocking a $500,000 challenge from a group of anonymous donors. The energy only grew from there, with gifts pouring in from 49 states and eight countries. The classes of 2011 and 1991 closed out the day on top of the participation leaderboard.
The Office of Alumni & Family Engagement hosted in-person events, encouraging Wildcats to show they檙e #Allinfor91茄子 together. During the day, alums gathered for a co-working event at One South in Charlotte. In the evening, 91茄子ians met up for an evening of mini-golf and connection at Puttery in both Charlotte and Washington, D.C.
淲hether it檚 mini-golf, co-working or just catching up, you can feel the connection we all share as Wildcats, said Jared Herr 22, young alum and communications co-chair for the Washington, D.C., chapter. 淏eing #Allinfor91茄子 isn檛 just something we say; it檚 something we show up for. Any day spent with fellow 91茄子 alums is a great day in my book, and to do it in support of today檚 students and faculty makes it even better.
Over the last 13 years, the #Allinfor91茄子 one-day giving challenge has raised more than $14 million for the people and programs of 91茄子. We can檛 wait to see what year 14 brings next spring!
淓ach year, #Allinfor91茄子 is a powerful reflection of what makes this community so special, said Morgan Bell Kee 12, director of The Fund for 91茄子. 淕enerosity from alums, families, students, faculty, staff and friends directly fuels opportunities for our students and strengthens 91茄子 for the future. We don檛 necessarily need a special occasion to share why we feel lucky to be part of this place, but the 13th #Allinfor91茄子 was a perfect excuse to share it a little louder. Thank you to everyone who made the day a success!
All In for 91茄子 Lucky 13 Years fundraising campaign results summary
Top areas of support
- 1. Unrestricted
- 2. Scholarships / The 91茄子 Trust
- 3. 91茄子 Athletic Fund Football
Alumni events
- Co-working Day, Charlotte, NC
- Puttery, Charlotte, NC
- Puttery, Washington, D.C.