Bruin Benefit

The 31st annual Bruin Benefit Celebrazione raised a record-breaking $398,892 (net) on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

We honored new Hall of Fame members James Gaydosh ’78 (Outstanding Alumnus Award), Dr. Kelly (Smith) Gibson ’00 (Outstanding Alumna Award), Joseph Hanna ’79 and Maria Ramundo (Franciscan Medal Award), and Ray and Eleanor Smiley (Franciscan Medal Award). Each honoree spoke about his or her love for Padua and unending loyalty to the school. Click here to watch their speeches.

President David Stec ’86 and Vice President of Advancement Tony Shuman ’91 brought humor and passion as they led the Hall of Fame Induction, live auction and Fund-A-Bruin segments of the evening.

Senior Abby Recker ’23 shared her moving story about battling cancer and her gratitude for Padua’s supportive faculty, staff and community. Generous donors helped enhance various programs, resources and opportunities, which made all the difference throughout her high school career. She will graduate from Padua with honors and is attending The Ohio State University in the fall.

A special thanks to the benefit sponsors, the generous bidders and the committee who helped make this year’s Celebrazione a success in every way.

Click here to flip through the program.

Please mark your calendar for next year’s Bruin Benefit on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

 

2023 Platinum Sponsor

2023 Diamond Sponsor

James E. Gaydosh ’78 

The Jentner Family Fund

2023 Gold Sponsor

Ronald and Mary Ann Dziedzicki and Family

The Kurtz Family

2023 Silver Sponsors

Chuck Bart

Friends of Padua

Partners in Mission

The Stec Family

2023 Bronze Sponsors

Nick and Beth Iafigliola

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Special Events Coordinator Amy DiMarco ’91 at adimarco@paduafranciscan.com or 440-845-8224 x186.