From UB Rugby President Pete Mancuso...
2023 was by far our most successful year to date in terms of fund raising. Through our in-person events and a growing list of recurring donors, the UBRAA raised over $20,000 over the last 12 months. This was made possible only through the efforts of our engaged alumni who are devoted to supporting UB Rugby.
The funds raised are being put to good use. As we explained to our members in September, The UB Student Association has drastically cut funding to the rugby team, which we are determined to make-up. During the season we purchased new practice equipment for the team, including balls and ruck pads. We also sponsored a team meal during a late season road trip. This off-season, we will be purchasing and donating two new sets of game jerseys to replace the team's current sets purchased back in 2018. We plan to continue to work with team leadership to assist with funding the team’s 7s and 15s season this spring.
New UB Rugby home (L) and away (R) jerseys, donated by the UBRAA
Last, but not least, the UBRAA was able to donate a new Veo Sports camera (https://www.veo.co/sport/rugby) purchased through a generous donation made by Bob Swan ’83.
The camera, with software and lenses specially designed to capture fast moving sports action, will be used to film both home and away UB Rugby matches. The video, along with features in the camera and the accompanying Veo software will help the team to improve performance by studying quality game film and provide alumni, parents and supporters the ability to stream future UB Rugby matches. Thank you again to Bob for this generous donation and for his continued support of the program.
In addition to generous one-time contributions, we have placed an emphasis on developing recurring donors who donate smaller amounts on a monthly basis. These recurring funds help pay for operational expenses of the organization, fund events and allow the UBRAA to respond to unexpected financial needs of the team without requiring individual fundraising efforts. Below we recognize and thank all those who made one-time and/or recurring financial contributions throughout 2023:
Tier 1 $1,500+ | Tier 2 $500 to $1,500 | Tier 3 $1 to $500 |
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Ben Geiss | James Adams | Fitzjames Adams | Nick Ingrao |
Paul Schenkel | Keith Fazekas | JD Aspland | Neil Lawther |
Bob Swan | Mike Kelly | Justin Brown | Matt McCarthy |
Matt Szkotak | Mickey McGuire | Nick Camposeo | Ken Mulvey |
Mike Newcomb | Edward Coyne | Rich O'Brien | |
Jim Temple | Anthony Crispo | Joe Sadden | |
Nick Yaworsky | Brett Daley | Neil Sheehan | |
Tim Darling | Tim Skennion | ||
Eric Fritsch | Boris Weinstein | ||
Dillon Fitzgerald | Tim Wetter |
Cheers,
Pete Mancuso ‘07
President
UBRAA
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