May 29, 2018
SAN DIEGO -
With a focus on scholarship support and continuing success of our student-athletes both in the classroom and on the field of play, San Diego State Athletics has launched the Committed Aztecs Campaign.
San Diego State Director of Athletics John David Wicker introduced the comprehensive fundraising initiative on Thursday, May 24 during the first SDSU Caravan stop in North County and believes its success will maintain SDSU's Athletics excellence.
"As we close out 2017-2018, a year in which we have seen impressive academic and athletic results across our 19 sports, I would remind every person connected to San Diego State Athletics that it's not too late to commit or recommit to a special show of support to our student-athletes, " Wicker said. "Growing our Aztec Club community is the key to meeting our fundraising goals. With current student-athlete scholarship costs exceeding $9.6 million, scholarship support is a top priority for our athletic department. Please consider giving to the Committed Aztecs Campaign. Let your connection to the success of Aztec Athletics show in your commitment."
The campaign offers several ways to contribute, whether you're a current Aztec Club Member or not a member. You can support the campaign by joining the Aztec Club on a monthly giving basis, increasing your current donation or by referring/recommending a new Aztec Club member. (Check the PDF for the overall detail of the campaign).
Essential features of the campaign include scholarship support, specifically fulfilling every team's scholarship bill that entails resources like room, board, books and tuition. Through the Coryell Legacy program, SDSU will continue to grow endowment giving in order to support student-athlete scholarships in perpetuity. In addition to supporting scholarships, annual costs for basic needs like equipment, travel and recruiting.
"I'm extremely grateful for all the Aztec Club members' donations," Aztec football player Ron Smith said. "You help turn dreams into a reality both as an athlete and as a scholar. I guarantee a lot of student-athletes would not be in the same position if it were not for a scholarship. My experience as an Aztec has helped shaped my life in the right direction."
For more information or to make a donation to the Committed Aztecs Campaign, click the PDF above. With any questions or for more information on contributing to any element of the Committed Aztecs Campaign, reach out by phone at (619) 594-6444 or via email at aztecclub@sdsu.edu.