TRU Day of Giving raises more than $100,000 for scholarships and bursaries
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University (TRU) more than doubled its goal for its Day of Giving.
TRU says $105,997 was raised by 193 donors over 24 hours on Feb. 27, well above the stated $50,000 goal. Funds raised through Day of Giving support scholarships and bursaries for TRU students in Kamloops and Williams Lake.
“Between sports and school, it’s highly demanding. This scholarship has greatly helped me to be able to focus on my education and sport career. I think receiving this type of support helps me play better because it motivates me,” said Nya Derkach, TRU WolfPack basketball player and Bachelor of Arts, Psychology.
“Getting this award was a huge weight off my shoulders. It allowed me to focus on my studies instead of being focused on my finances and really gave me a chance to breathe and open up and feel comfortable and confident to focus on why I’m here,” Paul DeLuca, Adventure Studies, says.
