Giving Day Challenges
In honor of the life and legacy of Al Salvino, Carole Salvino will match the first $25,000 in gifts to kick off Champagnat Day as this year’s Early Bird Challenge.
Mary Ann and Ed Wood ‘74 will match all gifts between 12-1pm up to $10,000.
Rob Figliulo ‘72 will match all gifts between 2:30pm - 3:30pm up to $2,500 in memory of former Dean, Al Brazen.
Jen & Gerald Beeson ‘90 are offering the Final Push Challenge. They will match dollar for dollar up to $25,000 to get us to the finish line for Champagnat Day 2026.
Alumni Class Challenges
Mike Lombard will match all donations up to $5,000 from members of the Class of ‘72!
Last year, the Class of 1973 raised $13,400. This year, we challenge you to raise $15,000!
Last year, the Class of 1974 raised $12,004 from 25 donors. This year, we challenge you to raise $15,000!
Jim Bergamini has donated a $1,500 gift and will match an additional $1,500 if 40 or more members of the Class of ’76 make a gift.
Dan Lombard will match all donations up to $5,000 from members of the Class of ‘77!
Last year, the Class of 1979 raised $8,950. This year, we challenge you to raise $10,000!
In memory of Richard Ach ’80, an anonymous donor will match all Class of ’80 donations up to $5,000.
Dan Brennan will match all donations up to $2,500 from members of the Class of ‘82!
Tammy and Tim Stanton will match any new donation made by a classmate up to $1,500, and Mary and Ed Mahoney will match all donations up to $2,500.
Tim O'Connell will match all donations up to $2,500 from members of the Class of ‘84!
Matt Walsh will donate $1,985 when 25 or more of his classmates donate!
Mike McCarthy will match all donations up to $2,000 from members of the Class of ‘90!
Jeff Nowak will match all donations up to $500 from members of the Class of ‘91!
Luke Cosme will match all donations up to $1,000 from members of the Class of ‘92!
Paul Hollock will match all donations up to $1,500 from members of the Class of ‘97!
Last year, the Class of 1998 raised $6,700. This year, we challenge you to raise $7,000!
Last year, the Class of 1999 raised $2,865. This year, we challenge you to raise $3,000!
An Anonymous alum will match all donations up to $10,000 from members of the Class of ‘05!
Patrick Couture, Frank Bruno, and Dave Barrett will match all donations up to $2,006 from members of the Class of ‘06!
Patrick Elwood will match all donations up to $500 from members of the Class of ‘07!
Jim Reilly will match all donations up to $2,009 from members of the Class of ‘09!
The Class of ‘24 pledged a total of $4,988 over five years. We challenge you to continue your legacy and give!
The Class of ‘25 pledged a total of $2,405 over five years. We challenge you to continue your legacy and give!
Athletics Challenges
Clubs & Activities Challenges
Dan Hickey '11 will match all donations up to $1,500 from former student council members!
Last year, the Theater challenge raised $1,850. This year, we challenge you to raise $2,000!
In honor of Marist legend Frank Manna, Bob Klinger ‘80 will match up to $2,500.
In honor of Mr. Owen Glennon’s 50th year, his son Owen Glennon ’02 will match gifts from his father’s former students to the Mr. Glennon Challenge, up to $2,000.
Group Challenges
Last year, the Coed Challenge raised $6,551. This year, we challenge you to raise $7,000!
Chris Lawler '81 will match all donations up to $5,000 from the professionals in the field of law.
Sean Gallagher ’92 and Jason DeJonker ’93 will match all gifts from fellow Chick Evans Scholars up to $7,500.
In honor of a late Marist alum, faculty member, or Marist friend, please consider making a gift in their memory to support Marist.
Last year, the Medical Challenge raised $1,540. This year, we challenge you to raise $2,000!
In honor of the 200th Kairos Retreat, Colleen Pochyly will match all gifts up to $2,500.
Current Student & Faculty Challenges
Steve Larson '76 will match all donations up to $5,000 from the Faculty & Staff!
Seniors, Class of 2026, we challenge you to pledge $5 each year for the next 5 years, of a total of $25. Those who commit receive a Marist Pin for graduation and will be entered into a raffle to win a free prom bid.
Juniors, Class of 2027, we challenge you to compete against the other classes. Donate to be entered into a raffle to pick your own parking spot on campus.
Sophomores, Class of 2028, we challenge you to compete against the other classes. Donate to be entered into a raffle and win a $200 gift certificate to the Marist bookstore.
Freshman, Class of 2029, we challenge you to compete against the other classes. Donate to be entered into a raffle and win a $200 gift certificate to the Marist bookstore