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I ’ M A N A U G G I E — The <strong>Augsburg</strong> FundYour gifts to The <strong>Augsburg</strong> Fund help to ensure that <strong>Augsburg</strong> <strong>College</strong> can continue to support students and give them the opportunity tomake the world a better place. What makes you an Auggie? Why do you give? Make a gift and share your story at www.augsburg.edu/auggie.Alex Gonzalez ’90What makes me an Auggie?I’m an Auggie because of athletics and being a member of thefootball team. A lot of the close friendships I have are fromsports, and I love to bring my kids back and see the games. And Imet my wife here—you can’t get much <strong>more</strong> important than that!Beyond that, faith is a big part of what makes me an Auggie.What I’ve learned at <strong>Augsburg</strong>, I have carried <strong>for</strong>ward with serviceto the world through my congregation and in the community.Why do I give?<strong>Augsburg</strong> has been such an important part of <strong>for</strong>ming who I am,and I want to give back. Serving as a regent is a small way ofhelping to ensure that <strong>this</strong> institution continues to make an impacton other people’s lives.I give because I think it’s important to support the unique<strong>Augsburg</strong> experience. An <strong>Augsburg</strong> degree has a specific intentionbehind it—of service to the community. It’s a holistic foundationto approaching life in the world.Maria Mitchell Helgerson ’07and Erik Helgerson ’06What makes us Auggies?We were both drawn to <strong>Augsburg</strong> by the feeling of communityand the opportunity to know people and to be a part of something.We loved our four years here and the relationships webuilt. We want to keep them going, and we’re so grateful to theYoung Alumni Association <strong>for</strong> helping us do that.Why do we give?We give to <strong>Augsburg</strong> because we know colleges can’t functionjust on tuition, and we know that our gifts will be used to betterthe community and to make a place that is important <strong>for</strong> others.<strong>Augsburg</strong> meant a lot to us personally, and giving back helpsgive opportunities to other students.I’M AN AUGGIE!34 <strong>Augsburg</strong> Now

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