Walker Bell Challenge 2024
“Come west, breathe deep, let these books and these hills and these horses be your teachers.” -Sherman Day Thacher
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Create your challenge giftCurrent Parent Challenge
Way to go, Thacher parents! Thanks for showing up and unlocking the first $15,000 for financial aid!!
You’ve hit the first unlock, current families! Let’s unlock another $15K for financial aid!
Faculty/Staff Challenge
Thacher faculty and staff - it’s your turn! For every 25 gifts received, $15,000 will be unlocked for financial aid. Let’s do this!
Parents of Alums Challenge
When 100 parents of alums give during the Walker Bell Challenge, $50,000 will be unlocked for financial aid! Let’s go!
Parents of Alums Match
Parents of alums - the impact of your gift is doubled thanks to a $25,000 match from an anonymous donor. Thank you for stretching your generosity!
Alum Matching Fund
Thacher Alums - your gift of any amount will be matched $500 for financial aid. If 500 alums give, $250,000 will be unlocked! This is the equivalent of five financial aid awards for students. Please show your support and encourage your classmates to do the same!
1990s Alums Match
Just for 1990s alums - your gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 for supplemental financial aid. This covers books, camping and riding equipment, tutoring and test prep, and a monthly stipend for town runs for four students. Thank you for helping to provide access to the full Thacher experience!