In February, Appalachian State Athletics announced a “A Mountaineer Impact, A Drive for Excellence,” project, hoping to raise $60 million over the next six years to help provide more essential resources for App State Athletics.
On Thursday, that goal became even more of a reality as 1989 alumnus Mark Ricks announced at a ceremony in Holmes Convocation Center in front of student-athletes, coaches and App State faculty that he is donating $10 million towards the Mountaineer Impact drive, the largest outright donation in Appalachian State history.
“What a great day to be a Mountaineer for all of us,” Doug Gillin, director of athletics, said.