View the full 2026 campaign results here.<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cThe 2026 campaign\u2019s remarkable success is a testament to the power of Rocket Nation. When our students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners and friends come together, everything is possible,\u201d said UToledo President, Dr. James Holloway. \u201cThrough your generous support, we\u2019re not just meeting goals; we\u2019re expanding opportunities, strengthening our campuses and deepening the impact we have across northwest Ohio and beyond. Thank you for believing in The University of Toledo, for investing in our students\u2019 futures, and for propelling this University forward with purpose and pride.\u201d<\/p>\n
A fan-favorite way to participate, hundreds of UToledo supporters visited community and local businesses including Calvino’s, Casual Pint, The Blarney Irish Pub, Hangover Easy, Home Slice, Jake’s Saloon, Jupmode, Last Hope Tattoo Company, So Many Somethings Desserterie and UToledo Health Four Seasons Bistro.<\/p>\n
Brown Honda, Jim White Toyota, Medical Mutual and Paramount, Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Ohio, Treu House of Munch and the City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities also served as community partners by making outright donations on behalf of their business and encouraged patrons to participate. The initiatives of all community partners added an additional 867 donors to the campaign.<\/p>\n
This year, 279 advocates generated 653 gifts, for a total of nearly $50,000, by using their unique participation links. Many Advocates also offered match and challenge opportunities to encourage participation. Rocket Athletics showed their competitive spirit by offering $3,000 to the team with the most donors. Women\u2019s volleyball dominated the challenge with 368 donors followed by men\u2019s golf and women\u2019s softball with 214 and 149 donors respectively. The second-place team earned $2,500 for their program and the third-place team claimed $2,000.<\/p>\n
Thank you Rocket Nation for using your Power To Do life-changing things for our University!<\/p>\n
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The 36-hour effort rallied more than 4,000 donors together to raise $2,454,720, setting new all-time campaign records for both donor participation and dollars raised. The funds were generated through online donations and live event participation for areas across the University and UToledo Health. This is a 4.7% increase in donor participation and 16.7% in dollars when compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n