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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

It is impressive and I do applaud whomever did it. One thing that helps me

bring some perspective to these large donations is the family's net worth. If the family is as wealthy as the Kennedys, Warren Buffett, or Bill Gates, then these types of donations may be a drop in the bucket for them. Particularly when you factor in any tax benefits. It helps me realize just how much good the wealthy can do and how much influence they can have on philanthropic endeavors. It wouldn't surprise me if this family has given 2x or 3x the amount of today's donation to VT over the years. I do hope the next group of leaders at VT continues to cultivate these relationships for both sides of the house. As VT continues to climb the ranks, whether it is in academics or athletics, it is the support of the alumni, regardless of the amount, that will help forge that path to the desired destination.
Posted: 06/04/2026 at 03:30 PM ET
(In response to this post by JRHokie)

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Any guesses as to who donated the money**
HwHokie • 06/04/26 11:02 AM ET
It’s a loan from the guys that call me 8 times a day. **
VT4ME • 06/05/26 09:30 AM ET
It was Mr. Big and the Mrs. and the kids, and grandkids.They all pitched in
likehokies • 06/05/26 08:32 AM ET
A True Lover of VT... Yep
JRHokie • 06/05/26 06:51 AM ET
Why does it matter**
1947Sunbowl • 06/05/26 06:04 AM ET
It was Steve Bannon**
HokieBrazil • 06/04/26 10:48 PM ET
Why does it matter?**
True Hokie • 06/04/26 08:59 PM ET
Why does what matter bud**
HwHokie • 06/04/26 10:44 PM ET
No, but nice to hear the majority is endowed and will provide steady $$$**
40ozDistrict • 06/04/26 08:07 PM ET
Jeffrey Epstein.....still alive!**
jonnyhawk • 06/04/26 05:03 PM ET
RELEASE THE FILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**
Windows NT • 06/04/26 05:17 PM ET
I Love 'all the conspiracy folks
1947Sunbowl • 06/04/26 04:40 PM ET
Setting aside the top players and Franklin, the net worth of the..
BoozVT • 06/05/26 06:21 PM ET
You mean these guys?**
GCHokieof91 • 06/04/26 06:47 PM ET
Dr. Richard Cranium was/and still often remains, the Donor**
Hate2SeeItEnd Hokie • 06/04/26 03:37 PM ET
A rich prince in Nigeria? That guy is given out money all the time.
Hokiefied • 06/04/26 03:17 PM ET
Nope, he's already working on sending that money to me.**
SkyHokie • 06/05/26 03:05 PM ET
BRM from Sons of Saturday said he personally knows the family. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯**
RoanokeHokie1872 • 06/04/26 01:53 PM ET
nope. but using the process of elimination as a strategy, it wasn't me.**
squarerootofone • 06/04/26 11:52 AM ET
Wait, we might be able to do this. Wasn't me either.**
BoozVT • 06/05/26 06:22 PM ET
Pamplin family?**
lazarus1 • 06/04/26 11:20 AM ET
No, not them.
RJHokie • 06/04/26 11:22 AM ET
No.**
Nortazhokie • 06/04/26 08:42 PM ET
Don't think it's Hobbs. Think it might be Lawson.
VTFinance10 • 06/04/26 12:29 PM ET
No.**
Nortazhokie • 06/04/26 08:42 PM ET
Let’s go Bill, et al. !!!!!!!**
HOKIE • 06/04/26 12:14 PM ET
Could the Holtzman family be a possibility?**
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/26 11:37 AM ET
Could be, but I don’t think so in this case. **
RJHokie • 06/04/26 11:39 AM ET
Hard to imagine
JRHokie • 06/04/26 01:15 PM ET
Yeah. I'm still pissed about the parking tickets **
SarahVTHokie24 • 06/04/26 05:18 PM ET
Sarah ...You sure this a Post ??
JRHokie • 06/05/26 06:50 AM ET
It is impressive and I do applaud whomever did it. One thing that helps me ◄
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/26 03:30 PM ET