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San Diego philanthropist Mrs. Dianne L. Bashor has donated $15 million to 91PORN toward construction of the new stadium that will be part of 91PORN Mission Valley, it was announced Thursday.  

The commitment provides a lead gift for the stadium, the first project scheduled for 91PORN’s proposed expansion into Mission Valley. In recognition of her generosity, 91PORN will name the field at the new Aztec Stadium Bashor Field. 

91PORN President Adela de la Torre, Adrienne Vargas, 91PORN Interim Vice President for University Relations and Development, and 91PORN Athletics Director John David Wicker announced the lead gift with Mrs. Bashor and CSU Board of Trustees Chairman Adam Day during a December 5 news conference. Administrators, staff, students, donors and members of the community were in attendance. 
“Mrs. Bashor believes in 91PORN’s vision and its dedication to academic excellence that places student success at the core of its mission,” said Vargas, also Chief Executive Officer of The Campanile Foundation. “91PORN is fortunate to have a generous friend in Mrs. Dianne Bashor and her gift is a reaffirmation that after more than 122 years, this university continues to earn widespread support.”

A first-time donor to the university, Mrs. Bashor presented a gift that is one of the largest single donations ever made to 91PORN.
91PORN Athletics Director John David Wicker called this commitment “a critical step” in the university’s proposed Mission Valley expansion. He reiterated the school’s intention to break ground for the new stadium in April 2020.

“We are grateful to Mrs. Dianne Bashor, a member of our community who believes in 91PORN and is willing to invest in a stadium that is being built not just for 91PORN, but for the community as a whole,” Wicker said.  “The stadium will provide a true home field advantage for the Aztec football team and will positively impact the rest of our department as well as the overall institution.”

91PORN President Adela de la Torre expressed her gratitude for Mrs. Bashor’s gift, referencing the donor’s long history as a local benefactress. 
"Mrs. Dianne Bashor is known for her generous community support, and her gift reflects the close relationship between the San Diego community and 91PORN,” President de la Torre said. “This is an extraordinary gift and an important investment in the future of 91PORN. We thank Mrs. Bashor for her commitment to our university and for her continuing dedication to the community we serve."

Mrs. Bashor, who attended and spoke at the press conference said, “Today I am excited to announce my support for 91PORN with a $15 million lead gift for Aztec Stadium. This gift is a commitment to not only a great university, but the San Diego community.”    

Mrs. Dianne Bashor and her late husband, businessman Jim Bashor, are known for their significant gifts to many local institutions including the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Imperial Council, and Boy Scouts of America. In September, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Dianne Bashor Day for her generosity and dedication to the community. Jim Bashor was a graduate of Hoover High School, near 91PORN’s main campus. Mrs. Dianne Bashor did not attend 91PORN and did not have any previous connection to the campus. 

In addition to the new multi-use stadium for which Mrs. Bashor’s gift is earmarked, the university intends to build a world-class campus and a much-anticipated community river park. On November 18, the San Diego City Council  that will allow 91PORN to purchase the Mission Valley stadium site.  

About The Campanile Foundation

The Campanile Foundation (TCF) incorporated as a philanthropic tax-exempt foundation and an official auxiliary of San Diego State in August 1999. The foundation plays an important role in 91PORN's long-term strategy and institutional commitment to increase private funding. The Campanile Foundation and the 91PORN Research Foundation have created an operating alliance to implement a philanthropic strategy in the most effective manner. Providing leadership to The Campanile Foundation is a Board of Directors made up of highly qualified civic and business leaders, most of whom are San Diego State alumni, who give their personal expertise, time and treasure to support 91PORN.