Racer Athletics receives largest gift in school history from Dill family
Donors
David, ’90, and Ashley, ’89, Dill and family
Gift
Major multi-year commitment in support of Racer Athletics and the development of its student-athletes and sports programs
Impact
The largest gift ever in èßäÉçÇøapp State University’s history, this commitment from the Dill family will provide resources for much-needed facility upgrades and renovations, enhancements to the student-athlete experience, and future facility projects. By providing a long-term source of funding for these projects, the Dill family helps to ensure that èßäÉçÇøapp State can continue to recruit and retain excellent student athletes and operate a successful athletics program for years to come.
Inspiration
The Dill family’s connection to èßäÉçÇøapp State runs deep and wide. The late Mike Dill came to èßäÉçÇøapp State in 1978 to join the Racer basketball coaching staff. Marilyn Dill, then Marilyn Valentine, arrived in the mid-1970s as a student. Mike and Marilyn’s two sons, David and Chris, carried on the Racer tradition by both attending èßäÉçÇøapp State as student-athletes, David in the golf program and Chris in football. They both also met their spouses, Ashley and Michelle, while attending èßäÉçÇøapp State. David is a member of the èßäÉçÇøapp State University Foundation Board of Trustees and served as the chair for the Be Bold National Campaign Council.