Jacob Ludwikowski, Director of Annual Giving said, “I was surprised by the number of people we were able to reach from social media and their willingness to make a contribution.

” This year, the athletic department plans to improve the weight room, training room, and more using the money raised from Back the Badgers. Last year, the donations helped the sports programs provide nutritional supplements to their athletes and improve transportation for travel.

A total of 709 donors backed the Badgers this year. This was a lower number of donors compared to 2021, yet this year the campaign still raised $20,000 more overall. “The amount of effort from our coaches is amazing and the amount of outpour of support from our alumni and parents has been significant,” Ludwikowski said.

Back the Badgers was started in 2017. In its first year, members raised about $14,000. Since then, this campaign has reached out to parents, alumni, coaches, and students to raise money to support Badger Athletics every year.

“No matter where you are in today’s world, athletic departments don’t have what they need to be competitive in today’s world. Back the Badgers offsets some of the cost to make sure our athletes have the best, whether it is equipment or nutrition,” Ludwikowski said. “The five year span of Back the Badgers is an amazing testament showing if you put in work then everything works out,” Ludwikowski said.

For more information about Back the Badgers or annual giving visit www.givecampus.com/schools/SpringHillCollege.