Springfield, MO., May 14, 2024 – In February 2024, the O’Reilly and Wooten families announced an initial commitment of $1.5 million in matching funds for the Drury University Fortify the Future Campaign to establish the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge. Following the success in achieving the original goal, a donor pledged an additional $100,000 in matching funds, bringing the total challenge match to $1.6 million. The challenge continues through May 31, 2024, and all donations designated to the Drury Student Success Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
“The O’Reilly and Wooten families are humbled at the success of the 150th anniversary year challenge and outpouring of support for Drury University,” said Rosalie O’Reilly Wooten.
Donors have the opportunity to designate their gifts to one or more of these targeted areas within the Student Success Fund.
“The success of the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge has been incredible for Drury. Our alumni, donors, and supporters have realized the generosity of the O’Reilly and Wooten families and joined them in making a difference in the lives of students and the impact that Drury graduates can make in our communities and the world,” said Drury University President John Beuerlein.
Donors can participate in the O’Reilly-Wooten 150th Anniversary Challenge through May 31, 2024, and special donor recognition opportunities are available during Drury’s sesquicentennial year. More information is available at www.drury.edu/150match
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