Metropolitan State University of Denver’s University Advancement team reports that this year’s Socktober event and the Colorado 50/50 Raffle raised over $216,000 to support students and University programs. The generosity of donors and volunteers was integral to the success of the programs and ensures that Roadrunners can pursue their dreams of earning a degree and becoming tomorrow’s Changemakers.
Socktober
With the generosity of 430 donors in the Roadrunner community, this year’s record-breaking Socktober raised $26,650 for student-support funds and will donate 1,066 pairs of socks to students through Rowdy’s Corner. Twenty-nine percent of our donors were faculty and staff members. Look for this year’s designs on feet around campus!
The sixth annual giving event also saw fundraising totals eclipse $100,000 and 4,000 pairs of socks donated since its launch in 2019. The Advancement team said it couldn’t have done it without everyone who has joined each year to support MSU Denver students during Socktober. Thank you!
Colorado Rockies 50/50 Raffle
The Colorado Rockies 50/50 Raffle knocked it out of the park during the 2024 Major League Baseball season, with 864 volunteers from 17 University programs, departments and Roadrunners Athletics teams spending 3,024 hours to help raise $189,661 for MSU Denver programs, clubs and teams.
Other highlights:
- Largest jackpot of the season: $60,974 during the Sept. 27-29 raffle period; the raffle winner took home $30,487.
- The top five student sellers:
- Rina P. (Taekwondo): volunteered 10 games; $9,230 in sales.
- Cam H. (Men’s Basketball): volunteered six games; $8,070 in sales.
- Jaiden G. (Softball): volunteered five games; $7,540 in sales.
- Natalie S. (Softball): volunteered five games; $7,380 in sales.
- Neige D. (Women’s Golf): volunteered three games; $7,320 in sales
- Club Taekwondo and the Roadrunners Athletics Cross Country/Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, Campus Recreation and Tennis teams raised the most for their programs.
Thank you to all the volunteers, fans, supporters and partners at the Colorado Rockies for helping to make this fundraising effort a success!
For more information about Socktober, contact Bre Milnes, executive director of Advancement Communications and Giving. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information about the Colorado Rockies 50/50 Raffle, please contact Jesse Drewes, Alumni Engagement and 50/50 Raffle coordinator.
