Article by Phoenix writer Amely Nunez ’23:
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Kellenberg Memorial held its 7th annual Day of Giving.
The Day of Giving is Kellenberg’s largest fundraising event of the year which contributes towards the school’s Shepherd’s Fund—the school’s annual fund that supports all aspects of the education of the heart and mind that are integral to Kellenberg Memorial.
Day of Giving began with the Senior Class Gift Presentation to Bro. Kenneth Hoagland, S.M. which was live-streamed to all homerooms. During the presentation, members of the senior class were able to share their own individual experiences during their time at Kellenberg. Many discussed their own personal growth and the unbreakable relationships formed during their four years as a firebird. The Class of 2023 donated over $4,000.
As the day progressed, the social media and photography teams kept the Kellenberg family updated with short interviews and updates of the donation total. Students and faculty were also encouraged to show off their school spirit by wearing their favorite Kellenberg Memorial gear.
During all lunch periods, raffle tickets were sold to students for a variety of prizes including: NY Mets Tickets, NY Islanders Tickets, Air Pods, Apple Pencils, speakers, gift cards, and Kellenberg merchandise from the bookstore. The gym was also open to students during their lunch periods for a photo booth, games, and music provided by DJ OB. Students even had the opportunity to write “Thank you” cards to show their gratitude; these will eventually be sent out to all the donors who supported the fund.
Mr. Douglas Cioffi ‘97 describes Day of Giving as “a one-day effort of philanthropy aimed to inspire the generations of students, families, and friends to support Kellenberg Memorial’s One Heart – One Mind.”
Overall, there were a total of 1,034 generous donors that contributed $179,315.43 to Kellenberg’s Day of Giving. The Kellenberg Memorial family is forever grateful for the generosity and support from its donors to continue the Marianist tradition of teaching one heart and mind.
