Thank you for your continued support of UC Irvine's 23 intercollegiate athletic programs. UC Irvine Athletics' top priority is to provide student-athletes with opportunities to reach their full potential both athletically and academically. Gifts made to Athletics help enhance the experiences of our 575 student-athletes and are a major source of funding for the department operational needs.

As we move forward and build off of recent success, UC Irvine Athletics strives to become the best Mid-Major institution in the country. In order to achieve this goal, a greater focus must be placed on fundraising initiatives. UCI's 'Shaping the Future' campaign (www.ucifuture.com) officially kicked-off on October 4th, and aims to raise $1billion dollars for the university by 2015. The Department of Athletics is 'Shaping the Future' of student-athletes by focusing its efforts on raising $20 million dollars over the duration of this campaign providing the funds necessary for 1) capital projects 2) programs & equipment 3) scholarships. Our fundraising efforts throughout this campaign will provide student-athletes and coaches with the tools necessary to succeed and compete at the highest level possible.

UC Irvine Athletics has the ability to bring together faculty, students, alumni, staff, and the surrounding community to celebrate the great institution of UC Irvine. Giving to UC Irvine Athletics makes you a member of the team and lets you physically see how your kindness can impact the lives of outstanding student-athletes. Thank you once again for your support. I invite you to come out and join in the experience and I look forward to meeting you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Michael Izzi
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics