Move over Black Friday and Cyber Monday – this year, the Trent family celebrated Giving Tuesday, a global day of sharing that kicks off the giving season, by unleashing more than $40,000 toward supporting students and athletes and enhancing vital student services at the University.

“I applaud Bryan Davies, past chair of the Board of Governors – his matching donation of $10,000 inspired everyone to donate on this fantastic day of giving. Once again proving Trent is profoundly anchored in philanthropy and committed to giving, and volunteerism,” said Julie Davis, vice-president of External Relations and Advancement at Trent.

Thanks to Trent alumni and friends, Giving Tuesday at Trent exceeded expectations by leaps and bounds this year, raising $43,245 from over 90 donors. This amount included a generous matching pledge of $10,000 from honorary alumnus and former Board of Governors chair Bryan Davies.

“As a volunteer and friend of Trent University, I take great pride in the accomplishments of Trent's students and in the remarkable teaching and research of our faculty. I am excited that together on Giving Tuesday we enhanced vital student services, helped our student athletes to succeed, and unleashed students' potential,” Mr. Davies said.

»Learn more about Trent’s celebration of Giving Tuesday.