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Concannon Challenge Revenue Share Providence College Athletics Bill Concannon '77, '08P and Claudia Concannon '08P will match the next $250,000 in men's basketball revenue share donations posing for a photo

Providence College Athletics Announces The Concannon Revenue Share Challenge

11/20/2025 10:33:00 AM | General

All gifts made to men’s basketball revenue share will be matched up to $250,000.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Providence College Athletics announced that Bill Concannon '77, '08P and Claudia Concannon '08P will match the next $250,000 in men's basketball revenue share donations. This announcement comes after the Calabria Revenue Share Challenge unlocked $500,000 for men's basketball revenue share thanks to the generosity of Board of Trustee member, Joseph Calabria '65, '93P, and his wife, Sugar '93P.  

All gifts to Men's Basketball Revenue Share will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000, until the end of the calendar year ending on December 31, 2025. The Concannon Revenue Share Challenge will help fuel Providence College Athletics' commitment to leading the charge in revenue share resources for men's basketball student-athletes.   

"Friartown's momentum and passion are stronger than ever," Athletic Director Steve Napolillo said. "We're grateful to Bill and Claudia Concannon for their generosity, ensuring our student-athletes have the resources needed to compete at the highest level." 
As of July 1st, NCAA regulations now allow supporters to maketax-deductible giftsto support our student-athletes directly. 

To participate in the Concannon Revenue Share Challenge and make your gift today, click here and follow these easy steps:   
  • Select the amount you would like to donate.  
  • Click 'Revenue Share' under the 'Designation' section of the giving form.  
  • Select 'Men's Basketball Revenue Share' from the drop-down menu that appears.  
  • Complete the form with your information.  
  • Select your form of payment and make your gift.  
For questions, please contact:Eric Burtchell, Associate Athletic Director of External Relations by calling 401.865.1875 or emailing him at eburtche@providence.edu.   

Thank you for being a part of Friartown and for making a difference with your generosity. We are excited for another season of Friar Basketball. 
 
-GO FRIARS- 
 
 
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