Pronghorn Athletic’s Giving Day a success

By Lethbridge Herald on November 5, 2025.

Herald File photo by justin seward University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Courtney McKee attempts to drive the hoop passed two University of Calgary defenders during Canada West women’s basketball action last month. U of L’s varsity basketball teams were a part of Giving Day programs that people could donate to.

By Justin Seward

Lethbridge Herald

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns third annual Giving Day was a huge success on Tuesday.

Giving Day allows friends, family, alumni and community members to support the Pronghorn varsity program of their choosing.

This year’s Giving Day raised nearly $30,000 and counting as of Wednesday afternoon as more donations  were still being rolling in  and  those funds go back into the Enhancement Fund for varsity programs.

“It’s a pretty good event from an internal standpoint in that we get all the athletes together, all the staff together and we’re all pursuing the same goal, which is generating funds for our varsity programs,” said Spencer Pommells, U of L Pronghorns director of athletics.

“So, there was a good energy in the building (Tuesday) night and we were able to connect with lots of the people in our community and lots of our alumni and generate some funds.”

The amount of program supporters increased this year.

“We had more people willing to support our programs and we had more people reach out in advance to say, ‘ Yeah, how and where can I help?’,” said Pommells.

“One of our alum, Tim Rollingson, recently shared that before every game, their basketball team would say “Pronghorns run together.” That spirit was on full display during Giving Day,” said Kristen DeMone,  Pronghorn Athletics manager of development and sales.

“Our alumni continue to have a strong impact on our program far beyond their playing days, and we are grateful to have their continued support. Their donations ensure our current student-athletes can have the same experience that they had during their days a Pronghorn. Their contributions not only ensure our athletes succeed on the court or field, but allow them to become future leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.”

-With files from Nathan Reiter, Lethbridge Herald