Bruin Benefit

Join us at the 34th annual Bruin Benefit on Sat., April 25, 2026 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 read more about last year's Bruin Benefit. 

50/50 Raffle:

• Total Pot: $10,475
• Winner Received: $5,237.50
• Congrats, Robb Baker!

$3,000 Tuition Voucher Winner: 

• Congrats, Vicky Van Bennekom!

2025 Hall of Fame Induction

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

• David Zavagno '72 – Outstanding Alumnus
• Michael Biehl '74 – Outstanding Alumnus
• Laurie Keco Grabowski '89 – Outstanding Alumna
• Robert '71 and Judith Mustee – Franciscan Medal (Couple)
• American Fleet Services – Franciscan Medal (Company)

Click here to read more about the inductees.

Click here to watch a video of the induction ceremony.

Fund-a-Bruin Speaker

Senior Mason Martina ‘25 shared his moving story about losing both his parents to cancer during his sophomore year and his gratitude for Padua’s supportive faculty, staff and community during the Bruin Benefit on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Flip through the Program Booklet

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A special thanks to the Platinum sponsors Koler Financial Group and The Kurtz Family of Companies. We are deeply grateful to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the Bruin Benefit. With your partnership, we are able to create a lasting impact and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for your belief in our mission and for helping us bring this vision to life.

QUESTIONS?