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The Paul Madison Scholarship
Paul Madison and Viking Athletics are synonymous with excellence...

The man who created the WWU Athletics Hall of Fame, who chronicled the achievements of both individuals and teams from 1966 to 2015 as the Sports Information Director, and who to this day embodies the true character of a WWU Viking, is arguably one of the most impactful people in the history of Western Athletics.  We want to honor that legacy today and well into the future through the creation of the Paul Madison Athletic Scholarship Endowment.

Paul created a legacy in Western Athletics that will last forever. He was a tireless worker who helped tell the stories of coaches and students.  He got to know us, our families, and our friends.  He asked questions and listened intently to our answers.  He watched us grow up, from gangly, curious freshmen to accomplished seniors ready to take on the world.  He was kind.  He was always present. He was our storyteller.  

As Paul continues to enjoy retirement, we want to forever honor his too-many-to-count contributions to Viking Athletics through the creation of a scholarship endowment.  This award will be presented annually to a Western student-athlete who hails from Whatcom County and exhibits Paul's traits: commitment, dedication, teamwork, service, and compassion.  Coaches will have the opportunity to nominate members of their team for the scholarship, and each year, Paul and his family will have the chance to meet the recipient.

We can’t think of a better way to forever honor and thank Paul for all he’s done for Athletics as a whole and scores of individual student-athletes.  Through lead gifts, we have already raised enough to permanently endow this award. But we want to go further.  Much further.  Our goal is to raise at least $100,000 and we are asking for your support.  Will you join us in making a gift to honor Paul?  You will not only be recognizing a Western legend, but supporting future generations of Viking student-athletes through scholarships.



Paul is a humble man.  When first approached with this idea, he couldn’t believe he was deserving of such an honor.  But when he realized the difference a scholarship would make in the life of a Whatcom County young person, Paul got excited.  Not for the award being named in his honor.  But for the opportunities it would create for others.  Typical Paul.  Putting others before himself, giving others the spotlight, helping to tell someone’s story.  Please join us in recognizing and thanking Paul Madison for 56 years – and counting – of true dedication to the Vikings.  

Your gift this Give Day will help grow the Paul Madison Scholarship Endowment to allow for more extensive and more numerous WWU student-athletes to receive financial support!

            

Most sincerely,          

Jim Sterk (’80)                                        Hoyt Gier (’80)

Hall of Fame Class of 2010                    Hall of Fame Class of 1993

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Recent Grad Match Opportunity!
Thank you new Vikings! You've raised an additional $3,000 in support for current WWU students and programs!
$3,000 MATCHED
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The Number One Vikings Match!
Thank you, Vikings! You who made the first $1,000 in gifts earned an ADDITIONAL $1,000 through a generous match!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$750
2,000th Donor Challenge!
Thank you! The 2,000th donor has unlocked an additional $750 for the designation of choice.
2,000 / 2,000 Donors
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$5,000
Last Call!
Thank you! You've unlocked an additional $5,000 as a matching gift!
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Early Bird Challenge!
Thank you! Your generosity has unlocked an additional $5,000 match before most people even got up for the day!
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$750
3,000th Donor Challenge!
Thank you, Viking supporters! We haven't hit 3,000 yet, but we're still tallying all the offline gifts we've received and will update the numbers ASAP!
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$2,000
Night Owl Challenge
Thank you! Your gifts helped raise an additional $2,000 for the Western Welcome Scholarship!
2,615 / 2,615 Gifts
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Lunchtime Crunchtime
Thanks, Vikings! You've unlocked an additional $5,000 in support for students on your lunch break.
Rank Prize Lunchtime Crunchtime Challenge Donors
1 $2,500 Cross Country & Track and Field 90
2 $2,500 Western Symphony Orchestra 57
3 Varsity Volleyball 49
4 Men's Rowing 28
5 Ice Hockey 15
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