MARSHALL, Minn. – The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department is proud to announce a record-breaking total of nearly $90,000 has been raised during the fifth annual Southwest Minnesota State University M4L Day held on Thursday, April 16.
 
M4L Day (Mustangs for Life Day)—an online fundraising event—allowed donors the opportunity to give directly to the Athletic Department or to an Athletic Department program of their choice. As of April 17 (3 p.m.), a total of $88,848 has been raised by 349 donors.
 
Individuals can still support online at M4Lday.com.
 
"M4L Day has become such an incredible tradition for the Mustangs. I'm grateful for every donor who stepped up to support the student-athlete experience," said SMSU Vice President of Athletics, Travis Whipple. "Also, it was awesome to see our coaches, student-athletes, staff, and the SMSU Foundation rally to engage our community. Every gift helps us keep 'Creating Champions and Mustangs for Life'. This year, our student-athletes have achieved a 3.34 GPA, served thousands of hours in the community, and competed at a high level."
 
The support of M4L Day helps provide an exceptional experience—both on and off the field of competition—to more than 400 SMSU student-athletes in many ways. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a powerful impact in the lives of SMSU student-athletes.