Bruin Benefit

Join us for the 34th annual Bruin Benefit!

Saturday, April 25, 2026
6pm - 10pm
Padua Gymnasium

The Bruin Benefit is Padua's largest fundraising event of the year and all are welcome to attend. Join us for cocktails, appetizers, our Hall of Fame Induction, a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, student entertainment, raffles and more.

All proceeds help to keep tuition more affordable for all families.

Registration is now open for the 34th annual Bruin Benefit! Join us on Sat., April 25th at 6pm in Padua's Gym. Enjoy a gourmet sit-down dinner, full open bar, silent and live auction bidding, raffles, and student entertainment. All proceeds help to keep tuition more affordable for all families.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

Raffle Tickets

Support the Bruin Benefit by purchasing raffle tickets and entering for a chance to win one of three great prizes! Try your luck in the 50/50 raffle, enter to win a $3,000 Padua Tuition Voucher for the 2026–2027 school year, or take a chance on our FOUNT purse raffle—with only 100 tickets available at $25 each, giving you great odds to win. The 50/50 and Padua Tuition Voucher raffle tickets are $25 each or 3 for $50. All winning tickets will be drawn at the Bruin Benefit on April 25. You do NOT need to be present to win. 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS.

Honoring Hall of Fame Inductees

We honored the following new Hall of Fame inductees for their unending loyalty to the school:

• Al Adams ’69 – Outstanding Alumnus
• Robert Klonk ’76 – Outstanding Alumnus
• Ann Mack ’93 – Outstanding Alumna
• Nora Mahoney ’06 – Outstanding Alumna
• Chuck Bart – Franciscan Medal
• Michael ’82 and Lori Margevicius – Franciscan Medal (Couple)

Click here to read more about the inductees.

Sponsorship Opportunities

When you become a sponsor of Padua Franciscan High School's Bruin Benefit, you are doing more than just supporting the school's largest fundraising event of the year; you are changing the lives of the young men and women of Padua.

Click here for Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities.

Donate an Auction Item

We are currently accepting auction items! 

Click here for the Donation Form.

Amazon Wish List

We made it easy for you to donate an auction item! Check out the Amazon Wish List and ship an item directly to Padua! All donations are tax-deductible.

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