Ferrum College Athletics’ 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon Raises More Than $229,000

FERRUM, Va. — Ferrum College Athletics’ 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon raised $229,118 through more than 2,400 gifts, surpassing its $225,000 goal and generating an extraordinary show of support for the College’s student-athletes. Held August 27 through September 7, 2026, the campaign rallied alumni, parents, families, friends, fans, and supporters of Ferrum College around a shared goal: providing additional resources for the College’s 21 athletic programs as they compete at the NCAA Division II level and in Conference Carolinas. “The success of this year’s 40 West Challenge Launch-A-Thon is a tremendous reflection of the people who believe in Ferrum College and…