Light The Way

$941,480
Donated
75% of $1,250,000 goal
542
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This campaign ended on June 30, 2023, but you can still make a gift to Wheaton College by clicking here!
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In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Wheatonโ€™s Candle Light Ceremony, eight engaged volunteers and loyal leadership donors have issued the Light the Way Challenge. When the Wheaton community joins together and raises at least $1.25M before June 30th, 2023, the challengers have collectively agreed to contribute $350,000 to the Wheaton Fund.

The next chapter in Wheatonโ€™s rich history will be written by community members who Light the Way so that the collegeโ€™s timeless traditions and strong liberal arts education will sustain. Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to give today to increase the impact of your gift. Your donation today will help unlock $350,000, ensuring Wheaton remains accessible for our current and incoming students.

100 Years of Candles
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Your Impact!

When we reach our goal and unlock $350,000 the possibilities are endless. Here are just a handful of ways your gift helps Wheaton students.

678 days ago by Isabel Pongratz
Class Leaderboard
Class LeaderboardDonorsRaised ($)
20003$1,015
19521$300
19746$11,950
19856$5,470
20221$25
20143$73
19766$10,550
19593$250
19551$60
20121$10
20153$45
20114$312
20101$25
19891$150
20132$150
19511$250
19530$0
19561$100
20251$173
19821$100
20041$25
19645$500
19845$6,350
20015$1,850
20053$1,760
19678$5,350
19573$2,670
20182$150
20021$500
19913$208
19933$1,732
20191$35
19500$0
19542$137,041
19781$50
19951$50
19980$0
20260$0
19583$220
20172$167
19877$475
19813$1,430
19605$15,650
19798$1,125
198635$4,203
196613$12,276
197114$29,350
19778$6,415
19635$30,810
197214$3,910
19805$10,900
19833$4,050
19974$350
19652$1,600
19905$515
19922$525
20211$10
19735$3,050
19752$600
20203$18
20092$113
20089$2,937
19707$1,425
20073$143
19616$10,525
19698$8,015
19948$580
19881$60
20162$13
20063$300
19627$20,130
196812$15,625
19964$250
19991$25
20031$167
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon76%Alumni
Book icon1%Students
Parent icon9%Parents
Suitcase icon3%Faculty & Staff
Friends icon2%Friends & Families
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Advocates

8 Anonymous Challengers

Gave $350,000 during a Challenge!

Community Advocates

Generated 182 clicks and 26 gifts, totaling $6,645

Kate Boylan

Generated 16 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $160

Laura Blanchard Bitler

Generated 12 clicks and 2 gifts, totaling $75

Michele Imhof

Generated 17 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $50

Raina ONeil

Generated 9 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $25

Isabel Pongratz

Generated 15 clicks

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