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The mission of FONDR is charitable and educational to support the men and women of the Notre Dame Rowing Club with emphasis on the Notre Dame Men’s Rowing Team. Our goal is to enrich student life by improving the quality and accessibility of rowing at the University of Notre Dame in order to build character in the Notre Dame student-athletes involved in club rowing. FONDR is a 501(c)(3) not-to-profit Indiana corporation which is separate and independent of the University of Notre Dame and the Notre Dame Rowing Club.

Join us as we seek to propel Notre Dame Men’s Rowing into a new era with The Coaching Endowment Campaign. Our goal of $2.5 million will establish a lasting legacy that will secure a full-time coach and continuity of coaching for the future.  We seek nothing short of excellence.  

Every donation is direct to The Coaching Endowment held by the University, with full football-lottery credit as a tax-deductible donation to the University of Notre Dame to the extent permitted by law.

Your contributions will help ensure top talent receives the instruction and mentorship they need to compete against the best teams in the nation. But more than that, your contribution will make a lasting impact on the lives of our student-athletes.

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1979 HOCR Club Eights Boat:  Cox-Billy Mackay, Stroke- Paul Devitt, 7-seat Rob Wettach, 6 Dick O’Malley,  5 Mark Davis, 4 Chris Lyons, 3 Kurt Weber, 2 Carl LaFrance, Bow Mike “Sundance” Miller.

Alums

For all Notre Dame Rowing alums who are looking to reconnect and contribute to the growth of our legacy, the Friends of Notre Dame Rowing (FONDR) eagerly welcomes your involvement. Your experiences, achievements, and stories are a crucial part of our history and our future. Whether you wish to support through mentorship, financial contributions, or simply by sharing your Notre Dame Rowing memories with current and prospective students, your engagement can significantly impact the lives of our student-athletes and the continued success of our programs.

Our reach extends beyond the water.

SAVE THE DATES for the FONDR Happy Hour on September 6, 2024, at the Warren Golf Course Clubhouse. The Alumni Row event the next day on the morning of September 7 is your chance to reconnect and rekindle the Notre Dame spirit. We can't wait to see you! Please reach out and become an active part of the Notre Dame Rowing community once again. Together, we can continue to achieve greatness on the water and beyond.

Alumni Row 2024

Our reach extends beyond the waters. The Alumni Row event is your chance to reconnect and rekindle the Notre Dame spirit. We can't wait to see you September 7th, 2024!

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Please don't hesitate to reach out and become an active part of the Notre Dame Rowing community. Together, we can continue to achieve greatness on the water and beyond.

Interviews, photography, and regatta highlights to inspire and connect with our community.

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Join us as we continue to push boundaries and make history on the waters.