‘One Day for UK’ fundraising kicks off

UPDATE: One Day for UK brought in more than $2.4 million dollars for the university.

According to the online dashboard, $656,932 was raised from donors.

Another $1.75 million came from the corporate donor, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, bringing the grand total to $2,406,932 so far. The University says it is still counting up some donations.

Original story posted below.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A one day only fundraising campaign has kicked off for the University of Kentucky.

‘One Day for UK’ takes place September 16, 2020. For 24 hours, alumni, friends, faculty, staff and fans can support their favorite college, program or cause.

According to the fundraising site, $198,290 had been raised by 12 p.m. Wednesday.

Donors are encouraged to use #OneDayForUK on social media.

For more information, click HERE.