TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – The University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Band took less than two weeks to raise money to buy new instruments.
The band used an online fundraising platform to garner $40,001 within a 12-day span, Al.com reported. The band began accepting donations on Nov. 17 with the initial expectations of reaching its goal by Dec. 15.
The bulk of the donations came from a person who gave $25,000, the school’s website said. Other donations ranged from $50 to $100.
Campaigns will be created and run by academic departments, student groups and others beginning next spring.
This is the first project for UA crowdfunding, an online fundraising platform for groups at the college, the Tuscaloosa News reported. The band has more than 400 members, one of the largest student groups on campus.