Raise your paddle
Fund-A-Need: In support of entrance awards.
This year’s TRU Foundation Gala Fund-a-Need paddle raise is in support of entrance awards for incoming TRU students.
For students facing financial stressors, entrance awards are often the very first indication that their university dreams are possible. A timely entrance award can mean the difference between starting strong or falling behind before classes even begin.
These awards offer more than just funding — they provide recognition on multiple levels, including academic excellence, athletics, community service and overcoming obstacles.
Your support ensures that every student with the drive to succeed has the chance to begin on equal footing.
Thank you for giving generously to fund the future.
What is a fund-a-need paddle raise?
The fund-a-need paddle raise is like an auction, but everyone wins, because everyone gives!
Each guest will have a numbered paddle. The auctioneer will start the bidding high. Everyone that raises their paddle at that level pledges to give at that level. The bidding continues until the needed amount of funds has been raised!
This year you have the opportunity add your fund-a-need gift at the time of your ticket purchase. If you are purchasing a table as part of a company, you have the option to give on behalf of your company.
Fund-a-need gifts are eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
