Donor Stories
Our donors are a vital part of the Virginia Athletics family and enable success at the highest level possible for our student-athletes and the community. Hear from our donors on why they choose to support Virginia Athletics and what it means to them.
06/16/25
$5.5 million gift will support student-athletes, commerce students, Cavalier Fund
Part of Tim and Jennifer Smith's gift will go to support student-athletes, including UVA baseball players.
06/06/25
Cavalier Legend Frank J. Quayle III's Lifelong Legacy and a $5 Million Gift to Virginia Athletics
Today, the University of Virginia and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced a $5 million planned gift from the Quayle family to Virginia Athletics.
02/03/25
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Lauren Lacey
Lauren holds a strong passion for UVA, student-athletes, and helping people to become the best versions of themselves.
12/15/24
UVA Athletics Receives Transformational Gift from Alexis Ohanian
The transformational gift will boost recruiting and retention for Virginia women's basketball.
04/07/25
Gift to UVA Men’s Tennis Charts New Path for Funding Olympic Sports
The new Lockhart Family Head Men’s Tennis Coach Endowed Fund reflects a creative solution for collegiate sports, modeling an approach for athletics programs that share uncertain, rapidly changing futures and constrained funding, particularly for Olympic sports
06/21/24
UVA Athletics Receives Transformational Gift from Tony Markel
The Virginia Athletics Foundation and Virginia Athletics announced (June 20) the establishment of the Tony Markel Family Men’s Golf Head Coaching Endowment.
09/11/25
Virginia Football Alumnus Charles McDaniel Commits Additional Matching Funds
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced today (September 10) a $1 million commitment from former First-Team All-ACC linebacker Charles McDaniel (‘86)...
11/25/25
Men’s Basketball Receives $5 Million Gift from Drew and Kate Parker
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation announced Tuesday (Nov. 25) a $5 million gift from Drew and Kate Parker.
01/29/25
Pat and Sharon Hogan Make $1 Million Commitment to UVA Athletics
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation announced Wednesday (Jan. 29) a $1 million commitment from Pat and Sharon Hogan.