SAN MARCOS, Texas – Last week, 50 student-athletes participated in the annual Bobcat Club Student-Athlete Thank-a-Thon. The event is a phone-a-thon whereby current student-athletes call Bobcat Club donors to personally thank them for their contributions to the athletic department's scholarship fund.
"I just really want to thank them for all the support and everything they give to us because we wouldn't be winning championships without it," says junior golfer Sarah White.
The student-athletes volunteered their time to make phone calls on Jan. 22 and 24 and made more than 1,000 phone calls to Bobcat Club donors over the two-day period.
The Texas State Athletic Department relies heavily on the private gifts of its donors to help cover the cost of student-athlete scholarships – one of the department's highest annual expenses. The dollars donated to the Bobcat Club go directly toward scholarships for Texas State Athletics' 16 varsity sports programs.
Loyal Bobcat Club Donor Matt Edgar had this to say about receiving a phone call from one of the student-athletes; "It is really nice to get a thank you call from student-athletes. Not only does it communicate their appreciation, but it helps make a connection between the student and the donor."
About the Bobcat Club
The Bobcat Club is the principal fundraising arm of the Texas State Intercollegiate Athletics Department. The Bobcat Club has provided a way for supporters to help talented Texas State student-athletes receive a top-tier education while pursuing their goals both on and off the field of competition. While the primary focus is providing scholarship support for student-athletes, the Bobcat Club is also focused on raising money for facilities upgrades and high impact projects that directly benefit our student-athletes.
The Bobcat Club is an organization of alumni, fans, former student-athletes, coaches and friends joining together to provide current student-athletes with a first-class education and a chance to excel both in the classroom and on the playing field. With the rising cost of school tuition, private contributions and support from our members is absolutely critical to ensure the ongoing success of our student-athletes.
