Raise Some L 2024 an extraordinary success in donor engagement

After 1,798 nonstop minutes of excitement, determination and fun, the University of Louisville’s Raise Some L 2024 Day of Giving concluded at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 with record-breaking success.

More than 2,000 donors came together to raise an impressive $5.4 million for UofL, UofL Health and UofL Athletics. And for the fourth consecutive year, UofL turned the entire U.S. map Cardinal red as donations poured in from all 50 states, demonstrating the far-reaching support of alumni, students, parents and friends.

Strategically set during Homecoming Week, this annual day of giving brings Cardinals here and beyond together for their shared goal to create a brighter future to UofL.

In addition to thousands of grassroots donations, several donors pledged significant gifts in advance of the event, elevating the overall impact. These included a $1.5 million gift from The Bufford Family Foundation to support the College of Business, a $1.1 million beneficiary designation from an anonymous alumnus for the J.B. Speed School of Engineering and a $1 million bequest for the Department of Biology. UofL Health contributed a $50,000 challenge gift for the Employee Emergency Fund and the Greater Louisville Medical Society Foundation provided $125,000 for School of Medicine scholarships.

Cardinal advocates also played a crucial role as 66 fundraisers mobilized to raise more than $24,000 from 280 donors.

"Your generous contributions during Raise Some L 2024 have empowered our future and opened new chapters of opportunity. Thank you for being a vital part of our story,” said Julie Dials, interim vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement. “Your support truly makes a difference and will have a profound impact on UofL, UofL Health and UofL Athletics.”

The contributions of the Cardinal family will make an immediate and lasting impact on hundreds of initiatives across UofL’s campuses and the Louisville community. Their united support will continue to fuel innovation, scholarships and growth for years to come.

If you missed the day of giving, learn more or make a gift at raisesomel.org.