Dudich, Porfero "Porky" Varsity "A" Association Fund
Initially established in 1987, this scholarship fund was permanently endowed by the Varsity "A" Association in September of 1991, in honor of Porfero "Porky" Dudich for his outstanding service to The University of Akron as equipment manager, and later, to merchandise sales done through the Varsity "A" Store which bears his name - Porky's Place.
Initially this fund was used to provide tuition scholarships for a fifth-year student-athlete selected by the Varsity "A" Association. In 2024, the fund was revised to support a naming gift and cover annual operation expenses for the newly established Porky Dudich Varsity "A" Association Strength and Conditioning Center. The fund was previously known as the Varsity "A" Association/Porfero "Porky" Dudich Endowed Scholarship Fund.
The purpose of the fund is to perpetually provide financial resources for the newly established Porky Dudich Varsity "A" Association Strength and Conditioning Center and to honor the life and legacy of Porfero "Porky" Dudich at the University of Akron Athletics Department. The Porfero "Porky'' Dudich Varsity "A" Association Fund supports the annual operating expenses of the center which may include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of new equipment, general maintenance, and any future unforeseen costs necessary to ensure the center remains operational and well-maintained.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this fund, please visit °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Porky Dudich Fund ” in the text box. Thank you!
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