The Ones Transforming Every Day

The Drake Fund fuels the core components of Drake University to ensure that students’ time at Drake shapes, engages, and inspires them for a lifetime.

Thousands of Drake alumni have invested in The Ones campaign through The Drake Fund, including these three loyal alumni who are sharing their reasons for annually supporting their University.

Tammi Blackstone, AS’00

“I give to Drake because I want others to have the rich and rewarding experience that I had as a student. I benefited from a Drake athletic scholarship, and it is important to me to pay that generous gift forward to other students. Watching the campus transform over the past 20 years has been incredible, and there is so much more on the horizon. That progress doesn't happen without the support of alumni. It makes me proud to walk around campus, see all the changes for the better, and know that I am a small part of making that happen.”

Kayleigh Koester, AS’13

“I support The Drake Fund because the values of Drake University are my values. I know that my money is being put to good use to support the most urgent needs and highest priorities of the University. Drake instilled in me a desire to tackle problems when I see them. Whether it’s replacing a lightbulb to illuminate a classroom, meeting a financial aid gap for a deserving student, or supporting a new opportunity in any of our schools and colleges, I value knowing that my gift is a problem-solver, too.”

Kenn Yu, BN’11, GR’11

“I chose to give to The Drake Fund because I believe in the mission and purpose of the University and the positive impact the Drake experience can make upon current and future Bulldogs as well as the local and global community. The Drake legacy has been around for almost 150 years, and I want to see it continue and grow in the many, many decades to come.”

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who share the vision.

By elevating Drake together, we will secure a more vibrant future for those who follow our footsteps. Join the ones who will transform Drake’s vision into a reality by adding your support to the campaign for the brave & bold.

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