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\nThe second annual Give Day at Clemson more than doubled the results of the first one. Donors gave $2,107,270 in support of scholarships, teaching and facilities during the 24-hour Give Day 2017 on April 6. Last year, 3,082 donors gave $907,603 on the first Give Day.
\n\u201cWe are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Clemson family in support of our second Give Day initiative,\u201d said Brian O\u2019Rourke, vice president for development and alumni
\nrelations. \u201cOur students, faculty and staff will benefit now and for years to come from the more than 3,000 individuals and corporations who united to move Clemson forward in a spectacular way.\u201c
\nGifts came from 3,265 donors. Fifty-one percent gave online; others donated at campus locations and by phone. Volunteers thanked many on social media who used the hashtag #ClemsonGiveDay.
\nThe average online gift was $134.97, but several alumni donors pledged large \u201cchallenge gifts\u201d that could be collected only when milestones were reached during the day: <\/strong><\/p>\n