Prep Connects for a Purpose Virtual Spring Auction Raises More Than $120,000
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he Fairfield Prep Annual Auction may have looked a little different in 2020, however that didn’t stop the Prep community from demonstrating its tremendous financial support for our school and our students. For the first time in Prep history, the Auction was conducted as a one-hour live virtual event held on Saturday, Oct. 24. Previously held in the spring — and drawing hundreds of attendees — the Prep Auction was postponed due to the rising Coronavirus pandemic and bans on large gatherings. Despite a change of venue and presentation, the auction — titled “Prep Connects for a Purpose” — still proved to be a massive success with more than $120,000 raised through both the silent auction and the Fund a Future program. The event was livestreamed to Prep parents, alumni and friends who registered, and several Prep families were recognized in real time as they contributed to the Fund a Future program. The auction consisted of live presentations emceed by President Christian J. Cashman, Principal Dr. Tommy de Quesada, and Director of Diversity and Academic Services
Ruben Goodwin (pictured at right), as well as a series of videos showcasing Prep students and facilities. “The Prep community’s generosity is never outdone,” said President Christian J. Cashman. “The heroic support of our first virtual auction will bring immediate help to our students in need and support all the programs at Prep from academics, to co-curricular athletics and clubs, to our essential Jesuit spiritual mission.” “Although reinvented virtually, the Prep Community stepped up as they always do to make this event a success,” said VP of Advancement Rob Cottle. “Thanks to their generosity we continue to support our boys and our entire team is so grateful!” Prep offers special thanks to its sponsors, benefactors, Prep families who held home gatherings, the Auction Committee and all the volunteers who made this event possible. We also especially recognize the work put into the auction by the Prep Office of Advancement. Stay tuned for our next auction, October 23, 2021!
“The heroic support of our first Virtual Auction will bring immediate help to our students in need and support all the programs at Prep from academics, to co-curriclular athletics and clubs, to our essential Jesuit spiritual mission.” PRESIDENT CHRISTIAN J. CASHMAN
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PREPTODAY | SPRING 2021
