Meet Virginia Tech's
All-American
Donors
The All-American donors you see below do more than cheer on their favorite Hokie team. Each year, thousands upon thousands of them support excellence in the classroom, in the lab, and all across campus by making a gift to The Campaign for Virginia Tech: Invent the Future. That support plays a critical role in our continued success, and strengthens our reputation as one of the nation’s finest institutes of higher learning.
Browse their cards and read their stories here, and then find out how you can be a part of our All-American Team of donors.
Name: Gary Cope
Class Year: 1997
Major: Communications
Favorite Hokie Color: Maroon
Why I support Virginia Tech academics: “Now more than ever I feel the need to give back to the university that has become so much a part of my life. Times are tight for many of us, but for those that can afford to give, I feel it’s our responsibility as alumni to give what we can. Every little bit helps.”
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