Some gifts are more than just a gift
The volunteer opportunity that turns into a life dedicated to serving others. The office visit with a professor that sends a student down a more rewarding career path. The endowment donation that lowers a graduating student's debt. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes they have unforeseen impacts.
This One Day, One Dog, think about the gifts you’ve received – a mentor’s time, scholarship aid, advice from a friend – and what impact they’ve had on your life. Consider keeping that spirit alive with a gift of your own. On One Day, One Dog, let's celebrate the act of selfless giving.
Just one dog is all it takes
![Bringing joy through the power of the pen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1612379366/wingateedu/qmrp7rglgbndyabzfd5y/Claire_Patrick4.jpg","width":2200}])
Student — Claire Patrick
![Making a difference and up to the challenge]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612799893/wingateedu/quwi1dymjhkvwrb0kdut/SMcCaskill_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612799893/wingateedu/quwi1dymjhkvwrb0kdut/SMcCaskill_cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612799893/wingateedu/quwi1dymjhkvwrb0kdut/SMcCaskill_cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612799893/wingateedu/quwi1dymjhkvwrb0kdut/SMcCaskill_cropped.jpg","width":1200}])
Staff member — Sherrie McCaskill
![It's fun to play (and serve) at the YMCA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612799111/wingateedu/ld3ydhnaf2xcfmfyd5fs/CamBack.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612799111/wingateedu/ld3ydhnaf2xcfmfyd5fs/CamBack.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612799111/wingateedu/ld3ydhnaf2xcfmfyd5fs/CamBack.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612799111/wingateedu/ld3ydhnaf2xcfmfyd5fs/CamBack.jpg","width":960}])
Alumnus — Cam Corder
![Building bridges across the opportunity gap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1612797812/wingateedu/u2zgsgrpnpfjs29soeak/Booker_SHSgraduation_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1612797812/wingateedu/u2zgsgrpnpfjs29soeak/Booker_SHSgraduation_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1612797812/wingateedu/u2zgsgrpnpfjs29soeak/Booker_SHSgraduation_2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1612797812/wingateedu/u2zgsgrpnpfjs29soeak/Booker_SHSgraduation_2019.jpg","width":1024}])
Trustee — Russell Booker
2020 stories
When the world turned upside down last March, we knew pretty quickly that One Day, One Dog wasn't going to be the same as in years past. In an effort to help our students through that difficult time, we replaced our annual day of service and giving with the Student Relief Fund. Through your generous gifts, you made a real difference in the lives of students who needed assistance. But with the change, we didn't get a chance to show off some of our difference-makers, so we hope you enjoy these One Day, One Dog stories from last year.
![Setting high expectations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583787690/wingateedu/ftej6nry3uamsonuri7c/DanielBelsito001.jpg","width":1920}])
Grad student — Danny Belsito
![Making connections on campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1583765306/wingateedu/gvrqs3ofywp9wm4ggrr6/MaryCoonfaces.jpg","width":2200}])
Staff member — Mary Coon
![Raising awareness after cancer scare]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583765386/wingateedu/ehiczbww5up3yp7tfsip/ChrisBrewertraining.jpg","width":2001}])
Alumnus — Chris Brewer
![Passionately serving others]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583848715/wingateedu/cncgm8gvre4rclswasie/Matthews_ODOD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583848715/wingateedu/cncgm8gvre4rclswasie/Matthews_ODOD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583848715/wingateedu/cncgm8gvre4rclswasie/Matthews_ODOD.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583848715/wingateedu/cncgm8gvre4rclswasie/Matthews_ODOD.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583848715/wingateedu/cncgm8gvre4rclswasie/Matthews_ODOD.jpg","width":1366}])
Trustee — Carolyn Matthews
By the Numbers
$180,709
raised during One Day, One Dog 2019
97% of our students receive support from gifts to the Annual Fund — your gifts help make their dreams a reality
1,150
Gifts in 2019
29
Service projects
1,500+
Volunteers participating in service projects, 2019
Wherever you are, we invite you to Give, Serve and Celebrate with us on this special day!