Thank you, Spartans! Sparty's Ball sets records in support of Upstate student-athletes
5/22/2024 5:11:00 PM | Do Not Use UAF, General, Upstate Athletic Fund
The Upstate Athletics Fund wishes to thank the nearly 250 patrons who attended Sparty's Ball, Saturday night (May 18, 2024) and the more than 150 additional supporters who generously gave to the event through the online silent auction.
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This year's event, moved to downtown Spartanburg's Indigo Hall, was the first for Sparty's Ball to be held off-campus in many years. The new setting created tremendous energy that led to tickets and tables being sold out in advance and, importantly, a record-breaking fundraising total for the department!
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"I am truly grateful to everyone throughout the Spartan Army for believing in a new vision for this event and showing up in record numbers to create just a terrific atmosphere Saturday night," said vice chancellor and director of athletics Matt Martin. "To compete for championships, it's important for all of us to continue to innovate and elevate and Saturday night we accomplished a large portion of our goal in year one."
Highlight Video: Click here
Photo Gallery (Tim Kimsey): Click here
Photo Gallery (Emma Hudson '26): Click here
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The UAF wishes to thank our many Sparty's Ball including: Founders Federal Credit Union, McMillan Pazden Smith Architects, Ingles, Contec, Kapasi Glass, Grace Outdoor Advertising, Boiling Springs Sports Cards, Spartan Waste, Clayton Construction and Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery.
In addition, the UAF thanks these special event supporters including: Anne Flynn, the USC Upstate Foundation, Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education, Alane & Rex Russell, the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship, Todd Whitehead (Grace Outdoor) and Carter Ridgeway Farm Bureau.
About the Upstate Athletic Fund
The Upstate Athletic Fund is the fundraising arm of the USC Upstate Athletic Department. Whether you choose to give to an individual support or the Athletics Excellence Fund, you'll be joining the UAF and impacting the lives of student athletes. Supporting the UAF provides for student-athlete scholarships, facility upgrades, NCAA championship experiences and much more. Your generous gift makes a positive, lasting imprint on current and future generations of Spartans by helping us develop champions on the field, build scholars in the classroom and prepare leaders for life.Â
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This year's event, moved to downtown Spartanburg's Indigo Hall, was the first for Sparty's Ball to be held off-campus in many years. The new setting created tremendous energy that led to tickets and tables being sold out in advance and, importantly, a record-breaking fundraising total for the department!
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"I am truly grateful to everyone throughout the Spartan Army for believing in a new vision for this event and showing up in record numbers to create just a terrific atmosphere Saturday night," said vice chancellor and director of athletics Matt Martin. "To compete for championships, it's important for all of us to continue to innovate and elevate and Saturday night we accomplished a large portion of our goal in year one."
Highlight Video: Click here
Photo Gallery (Tim Kimsey): Click here
Photo Gallery (Emma Hudson '26): Click here
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The UAF wishes to thank our many Sparty's Ball including: Founders Federal Credit Union, McMillan Pazden Smith Architects, Ingles, Contec, Kapasi Glass, Grace Outdoor Advertising, Boiling Springs Sports Cards, Spartan Waste, Clayton Construction and Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery.
In addition, the UAF thanks these special event supporters including: Anne Flynn, the USC Upstate Foundation, Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education, Alane & Rex Russell, the Josh Lee Memorial Scholarship, Todd Whitehead (Grace Outdoor) and Carter Ridgeway Farm Bureau.
About the Upstate Athletic Fund
The Upstate Athletic Fund is the fundraising arm of the USC Upstate Athletic Department. Whether you choose to give to an individual support or the Athletics Excellence Fund, you'll be joining the UAF and impacting the lives of student athletes. Supporting the UAF provides for student-athlete scholarships, facility upgrades, NCAA championship experiences and much more. Your generous gift makes a positive, lasting imprint on current and future generations of Spartans by helping us develop champions on the field, build scholars in the classroom and prepare leaders for life.Â
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