UPDATE: USC Surpasses 3 Million Dollar Give 4 Garnet Goal

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The USC Community emptied their pockets to help some area organizations in need.
Wednesday was the University’s first Give 4 Garnet Day. University officials say the goal is to unite Alumni, Parents, Friends, Faculty, Staff and Students in a collective effort to raise three million dollars in a single day.

The fundraiser started just after 5am Wednesday morning and ended at midnight.  Not only did the University meet their goal of 3 million dollars in one day, they surpassed it.

By midnight participants were able to raise $3,650,415 dollars and an additional $5,398 in gifts.