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About

Good, Smart, and Talented: Supporting Fisher Athletics

At St. John Fisher University, our student-athletes do more than compete—they lead, excel, and inspire both on and off the field. With more than 700 student-athletes across 25 varsity teams, Fisher Athletics thrives thanks to the generosity of donors like you.

When you support the Fisher Fund for Athletics, you invest in:

  • State-of-the-art facilities that foster training, teamwork, and community spirit—spaces where Cardinals strive for championship performances and fans come together to celebrate.
  • Advanced training equipment and technology that prioritize athlete safety, enhance performance, and support injury prevention and recovery.
  • Team travel and competition opportunities, enabling Fisher teams to compete at the highest levels and build lifelong bonds through shared experiences.
  • Leadership development, academic support, and mentorship, helping student-athletes build the discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills they need to succeed not only in their sport but in the classroom and beyond.

Choose Your Impact

You can choose to support the Athletics Annual Fund, which benefits all teams and athletes, or direct your gift to one of Fisher’s NCAA Division III programs, including:

Men’s Teams

Women’s Teams

Your Support Builds Champions

Every gift—no matter the size—helps Fisher student-athletes pursue excellence, represent Fisher with pride, and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.


Areas of Support

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Parent icon40%Parents
Friends icon26%Friends
Gradhat icon22%Alumni
Book icon7%Students
Suitcase icon4%Faculty/Staff
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Updates
Midday Update

You have helped us meet four matches and challenges:

  • 2:1 Kickoff Match with Elizabeth ’11 and John Leonard
  • Faculty and Staff Challenge with Bob and Tarri Heerkens
  • Lunchtime Special Challenge with Jim Stanton ’78
  • The 1980s Alumni Match with Sharon Napier ’81
85 days ago by Maherly Schaeffer

Advocates

Daniel J. Boyce, Esq. ’79 and Shelley L. Boyce, Michael E. ’82 and Christine Haefner, and Mike ’80 and Karen Moran

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $90,000 match

The John and Elizabeth ’11 Leonard Family Foundation

Offered a $50,000 match

Martin L. Keating ’75 and Jake Latchman

Gave $15,000 during a Challenge!

Sharon D. Napier '81

Offered a $10,000 match

Jim Stanton '78

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Britt and Lisa Vitalone ’91

Offered a $10,000 match

Community Advocates

Generated 762 clicks and 52 gifts, totaling $7,477

Robert and Tarri Heerkens

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Kate ’08 and Ryan ’08 Michaels

Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

Joseph A. ’76 and Nancy Garbarino

Offered a $5,000 match

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