As Duke Club members, you are making a BIG impact on the JMU student-athlete experience. Your gift to the Duke Club goes to benefit the Proud & True Fund and supports all of JMU's 18 varsity sports, cheerleading, and the athletics operating budget.
As a great THANK YOU for all you do to support our JMU student-athletes, we want to feature you in the Duke Club Donor Spotlight, a new initiative to celebrate our donors.
The Duke Club invites you to provide a glance into the JMU donor and fan experience — through the lens of a Duke Club member — as we spotlight JMU Athletics donors who are making an impact on Dukes' student-athletes.
- From tailgating, game day traditions and fan fun...
- To favorite sport teams and favorite JMU sports history moments...
- To reflections on why you donate to the Proud & True Fund and why/how you encourage fellow JMU fans to give too!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT DONOR
Name: Heidi Hess
City/Town: Glenside, Pennsylvania
JMU Affiliation: Alumni Student Athlete (Women’s Tennis): Class of 1981 (Physical Education)
What is your current job title? Where do you work? What is a brief summary of your job description?
I am a retired physical educator.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Duke Club and make a gift to the Proud & True Fund?
I believe in athletics and JMU.
What has been your favorite part of being a member of the Duke Club?
Giving has been my favorite part of being a Duke Club member.
Do you have a favorite JMU team(s)? Why is the team(s) your favorite?
My favorite team is women’s tennis.
What do you love most about JMU Athletics?
I love how JMU Athletics are student focused.
Do you have a favorite moment in JMU Athletics history?
My favorite moment was JMU Field Hockey National Championships in 1994 against the Tar Heels. Explore the National Championship.
What advice do you give to other JMU fans and friends to encourage them to give and get involved with the Duke Club?
I encourage other JMU fans to give to what you believe in.
Your gift/membership to the Proud & True Fund/Duke Club supports JMU Athletics and makes a big impact. What motivates you to give and be a part of this program?
I give to elevate the student athlete’s JMU experience.
Are you a JMU Duke Club member who is interested in being featured in a Duke Club Donor Spotlight? You could be chosen next...all you have to do is
complete the brief Duke Club Donor Spotlight survey and submit your photo!
