Investing in Future Lions
A gift to the Lion Champions Fund is an investment in the lives of our student-athletes that will pay dividends in their own lives and in our communities. We thank you for your interest in financially supporting your Lions, and choosing to invest in our student-athletes!
Community Success and Student-Athlete Leadership
NBA All-Star Game
For the third time in two years, the Lion Student-Athlete Advisory Council granted a life changing wish and sent a family to the NBA All-Star Game.
Public Health Graduate Houston, TX
Shelley Chapron
LSC Nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
Responsible Lions
The student-athlete led Responsible Lions group led numerous initiatives supporting holistic wellness.
Sports Management Graduate Pflugerville, TX
Alex Shillow
Campbell Trophy Semifinalist – LSC Fred Jacoby Academic Athlete of the Year
#MakeItImportant
The Lions won third place in the 2020 Division II Award of Excellence for the student-athlete led #MakeItImportant Initiative.
The Impact of Your Support
Being a part of this amazing program has helped me so much in developing and growing individually away from home. Everyone took me in and I love the family environment. The support is not just in my volleyball career, but in academics too. I've …
The community and supporters in Commerce are so welcoming. I chose to come here because of the culture and ability our team has to win. Thanks to the support and generosity of this university and our LCF donors, I have the opportunity to win an NC…
In all my years of being a Lion, I have greatly appreciated the love and support of our fans and donors! Their belief in our program motivates me to work hard every day in hopes of soon winning a national championship. I am also grateful for the o…
I was brought up in a family who had an eager desire to win. I fell in love with the university, and appreciate the support from previous champions, Lion fans, and our LCF Donors. Everyone here has the desire for student-athletes to win on the fie…
Your Gift in Action
Increased Academic Resources
The Thrower Center is the premier student-athlete success center in Division II and continually provides Best In Class service in academics and student life.
Facility Improvements
Over the past four years, every athletic program has received a brand new locker room or locker room enhancement through the support of our donors.
Best In Class Travel
Since 2015, over 50 Lion Athletics teams have qualified for NCAA postseason, and LCF support has assisted in making sure they travel in comfort and have plenty of time to arrive at road contests to prepare.
Expanded Sports Medicine Facilities
Lion Sports Medicine has had its capabilities to serve multiple teams at once expanded in the Field House, Memorial Stadium and west campus facilities.
Impact of Your Gift
- $5/MONTH ($60 annually): Varsity L Club Membership Young Alumni Only
- $10/MONTH ($120 annually): Average cost of uniform or a student-athlete travel trip
- $50/MONTH ($600 annually): Average cost for books per semester
- $200/MONTH ($2,400 annually): Sports Performance / strength and conditioning equipment
- $416.66/MONTH ($5,000 annually): F.A.S.T.E.R. Program Food service and nutrition
- $10,000: Average cost of tuition and fees per year (fall, spring and summer)
Ways to Give
You can make a donation in the following ways:
Give Online
Make an easy secure donation online.
Give by Mail
Checks can be mailed to:
Lion Champions Fund
P.O. Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429
Give by Phone
We can take a credit card secure payment over the phone. Please call 903.468.8760.
Automatic Monthly Payment Plans
Automatic payment plans are an easy way to split your gift into smaller payments. To set up a personal plan please contact the Lion Champions Fund Staff by calling 903.468.8760.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company has a matching gift program, request the appropriate form from your employer and send it in with your gift.
Gifts-In-Kind
In some situations, gifts or goods/services will be accepted in lieu of a cash contribution. All gifts-in-kind must be approved by the Lion Champions Fund.
Why We Give
Scott Wheeler
“We enjoy helping young people who are working to improve them- selves both academically and physically. Athletics can mean so much to a university well beyond the student-athletes, involving the band, cheerleaders, dance squad, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and more, creating a true esprit de corps, a sense of community and yes, a PRIDE. Truth is, most people hear about a university via its athletic programs and therefore they are even more important.”
James Thrower
“Our family is proud to support the Thrower Student-Athlete Success Center and other Lion Champions Fund initiatives. We are so honored to impact student success through the LCF and celebrate champions in the classroom and in competition. Go Lions!”
Janis and Ralph Stroope
“Ralph and I give because we know how hard the student-athletes work to put Commerce on the map! Our gifts provide a better experience for them, and will help them reach their goals and dreams. It is ALL ABOUT THE STUDENTS!”
News Spotlights
Lion Cross Country Schedule Revealed
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce cross country teams have announced the schedule for the 2023 season.A&M-Commerce is slated to compete in five races during the 2023 season, with three coming in Texas. The season begins on September 1 at the McMurry Big Country Festival in Abilene.The Lions then head to the […]
Lion Soccer Picked to Finish Second in the Southland
By Lion Athletics FRISCO – The Texas A&M University-Commerce soccer team has its target set for the 2023 season after being picked second in the preseason Southland Conference poll on Friday afternoon.The Lions, who finished third in the regular season a year ago, reached the SLC Tournament championship match in 2022. A&M-Commerce enters its second […]
Serve. Win. Transform. The First 100 Days Report: Jim Curry Discusses His First 100 Days as Director of Athletics
By Lion Athletics Lion Nation, It’s hard to believe, but today marks my 100th day as your Director of Athletics. I want to take a moment to highlight the incredible work being done by our team in athletics and provide you with an update on some initial observations and insight into where we’re going next. […]
A&M-Commerce Expands Partnership with Teamworks to Deploy Comprehensive NIL Solution, The Mane Exchange
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce announced the launch of The Mane Exchange on Thursday to provide industry-leading support for student-athletes to maximize opportunities in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) space.The launch of The Mane Exchange is part of an expanded Elite-level partnership with Teamworks that includes fully-integrated software solutions for scheduling, […]
Lions Release 2023 Volleyball Schedule
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced the 2023 volleyball schedule, that features 10 home matches, on Friday morning.The Lions play in four tournaments in non-conference play and host a non-conference match as well, under the guidance of first year coach Joe Morales.“I am very excited about our schedule, which competitive one […]
Lions to Begin 2023-24 Season in College Station
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – The Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s basketball team begins the 2023-24 season in College Station on November 6 against the Texas A&M Aggies, playing in Reed Arena for the first time since 2014.The Lions, who begin their second season in NCAA Division I, are coming off a season in which they […]
Lions Announce Football Game Times and Enhanced Gameday Initiatives
By Lion Athletics Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced an enhanced football game day experience ahead of the 2023 season. New features in and around Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium include a new location for Tailgate, reserved parking, a family fun zone, and a game day club for Lion Champions Fund members. “As we embark […]
Delan Edwin Selected to CSC Academic All-America Team, School’s First in Division I Era
By Lion Athletics AUSTIN – Texas A&M University-Commerce men’s track & field scholar-athlete Delan Edwin has been named to the Academic All-America team, as selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), on Thursday. He was named to the third team.Edwin (Castries, Saint Lucia) is the first honoree for A&M-Commerce in the Division I era as […]
99 Lions Named to SLC Spring Commissioner’s Honor Roll
By Lion Athletics FRISCO – Ninety-nine scholar-athletes from Texas A&M University-Commerce are named to the Southland Conference Spring 2023 Commissioner’s Honor Roll as announced by the conference office on Wednesday morning.A&M-Commerce sports that are in consideration for spring commissioner’s honor roll are men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s golf, women’s golf, softball, men’s track & field, […]
Brian White Named Associate Athletics Director for Health and Performance
By Lion Athletics COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce director of athletics Jim Curry has appointed Brian White to the newly created position of Associate Athletics Director for Health and Performance. White’s hire is part of a broader reorganization of the department’s health and performance areas, designed to promote holistic student-athlete care and optimal performance. The […]
The Varsity L Club
The A&M-Commerce/ET Association of Former Student-Athletes – is an organization formed to reconnect former student-athletes to our university and Lion Athletics.
Just four years ago, we had less than 300 accurate former student-athlete contact points, and that number is increasing every day!
Join TODAY by updating your contact information and securing your spot with a $30 donation to the LCF. You will receive a Varsity L Club decal, and your sport specific sticker with your registration and gift.
Meet our Department
Contact Us
- Lion Champions Fund
- 903.886.5554
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011