The University of Texas at Dallas received more than $172,000 on North Texas Giving Day, Sept. 21, in support of services that benefit patients, students and programs at the University. Overall, nearly $63.9 million was received from over 97,000 donors for more than 3,200 nonprofits in North Texas during the one-day event. Sponsored by Communities Foundation of Texas, it is the largest community giving event in the nation. Montfort was an infant when she was diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, and her parents took her to the Callier Center for evaluation. Other donations made during North Texas Giving Day benefit numerous other UTD programs, including the Comet Cupboard, the Center for Children and Families and First-Generation Student Programs.