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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BAYLOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS – Nov. 26, 2024</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Baylor Athletics to Offer Priority Points through GXGELITE™</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>GXGELITE™ Contributions to be awarded Priority Points<o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WACO, Texas --</b> Baylor Athletics has partnered with its official collective, GXGELITE™, to offer Bear Foundation donors the opportunity to participate in the Priority Points program for contributions made in support of NIL, Baylor
Vice President & Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announced on Tuesday. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contributions made to GXGELITE™ on May 2, 2024, or later will accrue Bear Foundation Priority Points. Five points will be given for every $100 given. Priority Points earned for gifts to GXGELITE™ will be reflected in the donor’s Bear Foundation
account monthly. It is important to note that to receive Priority Points for gifts to GXGELITE™, donors must be current Bear Foundation members.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Priority Points program rewards Bear Foundation donors for their commitment to supporting Baylor Athletics. They are used to build a priority ranking of all donors. The more points a donor has, the higher they rank. That rank comes
into play with things like seat selection, postseason ticket allocation and more.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What is <a href="https://gxgelite.com/">GXGELITE™</a>?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What was once known as GXG has officially transitioned to GXGELITE™, A Partner of Baylor Athletics. This evolution reflects a stronger commitment to providing holistic and meaningful opportunities for Baylor student-athletes and fans. While
GXG laid the foundation, GXGELITE™ elevates the mission by empowering student-athletes and fans as one united front.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What is the <a href="http://bearfoundation.baylorbears.com/">
Bear Foundation</a>?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Bear Foundation is the primary fundraising organization for Baylor Athletics and supports 500 plus student-athletes across all 19 intercollegiate sports. Our mission is to provide scholarship funds for Baylor's student-athletes and
to support and promote the interest and welfare of Baylor Athletics.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For more information, please contact Chris Lynn at 254-710-3098 or Chris_Lynn@baylor.edu</p>
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