VALDOSTA STATE MAGAZINE 67 Valdosta State University received more than $86,000 during its November 2017 Blazers Give Back on Giving Tuesday initiative. This 24-hour period was a special opportunity for Blazer Nation family and friends to show their support of the university鈥檚 tradition of academic, creative, athletic, research, and service excellence on campus, in the community, and around the world. Donors were able to choose the area they wanted to support and donate online. No amount was too small, as every gift makes a difference. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media.