For Ryan Carr ’00, a perfect match usually equates to something that happens on a wrestling mat. While pursuing his degree in physical education, Ryan was on the PSU wrestling team, earning recognition as a three-time NCAA Scholar All-American. As the varsity wrestling coach at Salem High School in Salem, NH, Ryan has mentored 18 state and regional championship-winning student-athletes. The last place you’d think to find Ryan is at an ice arena.

However, when Ryan learned about the possibility of naming a space in the new PSU Welcome Center and Ice Arena, his first thought was, “How can I do this?” Ryan’s experiences as a student-athlete were transformative and it was important for him to show his support. “My feeling is that you have to give back to something that gave you so much,” he says.

After researching his options, he found that his employer, Northwestern Mutual, had a matching gift program. “Once I realized that my employer would match my gift, dollar for dollar, it became a no-brainer.” As a financial representative, Ryan understands the importance of building a secure future. “Invest in the things you care about, the things that change your life,” he says. “When I look at everything PSU has done, I’m proud to be involved. When PSU is ready to build a new wrestling room, I better be the first person they call!”

 

Matching Gifts

Did you know that you can double or even triple your gift to Plymouth State University? More than 10,000 employers sponsor matching gift programs that match charitable contributions made by their employees, employees’ family members, retired employees, and board members. Visit matchinggift.com/plymouth to find out if your employer has a matching gift program and increase the impact of your gift.

Photo: Ryan ’00 and Meghan Carr enjoy the men’s hockey home opener from the Ryan S. Carr Press Box.

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