Sparks Athletic Center Renovation

Because of an alumni family’s generous $3 million matching gift, there isn’t a better time to contribute to Willamette. Your support doesn’t just build a better Sparks Center, it strengthens our competitiveness in the classroom and on the field.

Thanks to generous donations, we've reached the $3 million milestone and will begin the first phase of the project this summer! Contribute now to double the value of your gift and help us complete the final phase.

Donate online or contact Development and Alumni Relations at 503-370-6552.

About Sparks

Sparks Athletic Center is home to the Bearcat basketball, volleyball and swimming programs and provides workout facilities for the entire campus.

Project

Leveraging a $3 million matching grant from an anonymous Willamette family, we’ll raise another $3.5 million to renovate and enhance the Sparks Athletic Center.

Plan

As we reach fundraising milestones, Willamette will renovate Sparks Center’s existing space.

Phase I - Goal: $3,000,000

Challenge Gift: $1,500,000 Match Raised: $1,500,000

Phase II - Goal: $3,500,000

Challenge Gift: $1,500,000 Match Raised: $577,100

Project Total - Goal: $6,500,000

Challenge Gift: $3,000,000 Match Raised: $2,077,100

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