1Day1USAFA kicks off the Air Force Academy Rugby Foundation’s (AFARF) 2025 fundraising efforts. AFARF’s goal is to raise $125,000 for the Vern Francis Men’s Endowment and $65,000 for the Alan Osur Women’s Endowment; these amounts are roughly equal to the total amounts raised last year for each team with 1Day1USAFA representing about 40% of funds raised for the men and 60% of funds raised for the women.
Donating during 1Day1USAFA aligns with AFARF’s “Join the Ruck 2” 5-year campaign to achieve financial independence for each team to help create an on-ramp into the Athletic Department (AD). The AD can provide (1) the standard administrative latitude afforded varsity sports with respect to academic support and training exemptions; and (2) operational expertise needed to compete against the numerous, well-funded varsity rugby programs across the country.
Special thanks to Ted Robertson, Multimedia and Podcast Specialist for the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation, for his incredible work on the rugby highlight video.
USAFA Rugby changed my son’s life, and his whole experience at the Academy. He wouldn’t be the man he is now, doing the amazing things he’s doing, without it. My means are humble, but donating what I can feels so important. Please “pitch” in!