For the third time in four years, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) has earned top honors as the leading fundraising conference for the Make-A-Wish Foundation across NCAA Division II, generating an impressive $41,341 during the 2024-25 academic year.

Gannon University once again played a major role in that success, contributing $14,339 the second-highest total among all Division II institutions to support Make-A-Wish and its mission of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Thanks to their exceptional efforts, Edinboro, Gannon, Millersville, and West Chester were four of just 16 Division II institutions nationwide to earn "wish reveals" the powerful and emotional moments when children discover their wishes are coming true.

Gannon's upcoming reveal will mark the eighth consecutive wish granted on campus, continuing the University's proud tradition of community engagement and service through athletics.
 
PSAC Pride
The PSAC once again led all conferences with its $41,341 total, followed by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference ($28,730). Within Division II, Augustana (S.D.) and Fairmont State led all schools with $20,000 each, followed by Gannon ($14,339) and Arkansas-Monticello ($10,045).
 
Division II's Lasting Impact
Collectively, Division II raised nearly $270,000 during 2024-25 as part of its ongoing partnership with Make-A-Wish—about $70,000 more than the 2023-24 academic year. Since 2003, Division II institutions have donated more than $7 million and granted well over 700 wishes for children with critical illnesses.

"As Division II student-athletes, we have the unique opportunity to compete at an elite level, succeed in the classroom, and impact our communities," said Avery Hellmuth, former Oklahoma Baptist volleyball student-athlete and Division II National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee chair. "Our partnership with Make-A-Wish serves to enrich the lives of children and families nationwide but also impacts us. Serving others is a muscle that needs development, and working with an incredible organization like Make-A-Wish helps us get those reps in. I'm excited to see how our partnership continues to grow and increase in impact."

Gannon's continued commitment to Make-A-Wish reflects the University's dedication to service and community engagement, a hallmark of the Golden Knights' mission both on and off the field.
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