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Bruin Bene t-Celebrazione 2017
e 25th annual Bruin Bene t dinner and auction raised a record-breaking $231,000 on April 22, 2017.
e evening featured a special level of excitement this year when it was announced that the
PaduaPlus+ Campaign has reached the $4 million mark. President Fr. Allan DaCorte, ofm shared
his vision for Padua and how the PaduaPlus+ Campaign is transforming the school, positively impacting the educational experience for current
$231,000
A RECORD-BREAKING AMOUNT RAISED AT THE 25TH ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION
Celebrating the Mission
APRIL 22, 2017
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and future Bruins. Marty Zanotti ’70, campaign co-chair, inspired the crowd with his comments about what it meant to him to play a leadership role in the most successful campaign in the school’s history.
e announcement of the $500,000 gi from the Fredecker Family Foundation was the highlight of the campaign program, with 330 guests raising their champagne utes in a celebratory toast.
Both the silent and live auction included several new, interesting o erings, including a NASCAR experience in Miami, FL, the ever popular Cavs game package, a framed Fritsche Blue Jackets jersey, and an Island Getaway in Marblehead. e ra e item was a limited edition Swarovski crystal bear donated by Joe and eresa Parente.
Guests capped o the evening at the co ee bar with fancy liqueurs, homemade Italian cookies, and ne chocolates, all donated by Padua’s faculty and sta . Special thanks to the 2017 bene t committee, the Koler family who served as honorary chairpersons, and the countless student and parent volunteers who made the evening a success.