Be the Hero: Giving Tuesday 2023

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Heroism is what Bishop Hendricken is made of. Each and every day, superheroes in our community step forward to achieve Herculean feats that make a difference for one another. Now, we need you to Be the Hero!

recounting some of the many superhero stories in our school's history. Through the daring tales we’ll share, we hope you’ll be inspired to leap into action, too.

Help us reach our 500 donor goal by stepping up to Be the Hero! All gifts -- no matter the size -- are heroic feats that strengthen and protect Bishop Hendricken.

Updates
Laura Zaniol's secret identity

Most superheroes have a secret identity, and Laura Zaniol, LICSW P'23 was no different. For over a decade, while no one was looking, she swung into action to help students in need. 

As we close out #GivingTuesday, Be the Hero to a young man here!

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Heroes make history. Let's do it tonight!

We hit our 500 donor goal for the day, but now it's time to make history. Two years ago, we totaled 567 donors. Let's beat that tonight!

Make this the largest donor total in #GivingTuesday history for Bishop Hendricken. Plus, help us unlock the $100,000 Paul Masse P'07 gift! 

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Mr. G: Hendricken's Superman

A Hendricken hero akin to Superman, Thomas Gambardella '76 had the superpower of bringing people together in the name of Christ. 

This #GivingTuesday, Mr. G's life of service to Hendricken and those it looks after is one to emulate.

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
The largest #GivingTuesday challenge. EVER.

A heroic #GivingTuesday needs a Herculean challenge. Paul Masse P'07 is ready to give $100,000 to Bishop Hendricken -- the largest in school history on a single day of giving -- if we can add 150 donors by midnight.

We need you now, Hawk Country. Let's fly past goal and earn a six-figure gift!

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Fr. Taillon creates an heroic community

Using the strength of his faith to provide an outlet for students struggling with the loss of an immediate family member, Fr. Marcel Taillon created the Lazarus Fraternity. 

Since then, Hendricken students have been given an heroic community to heal. Support all our programs by giving today.

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
A hero for the arts

Using his superhuman creativity and epic abilities as an educator, Brian Cordeiro '99 was a hero for the arts by building a program that was bigger and better than ever before. 

A gift this #GivingTuesday could help us build the next great program.

Give by 4pm to help us unlock $10,000 from Dr. Salvatore Napoli '91!

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Rallying for the fight of a lifetime


With the rallying and support of the Bishop Hendricken community, Patrick Lynch '98 defeated cancer not once, but twice. 

Heroes and their communities are always there for one another. When everyone finds the courage to pitch in, nothing can stop us.

A gift by 4pm helps us unlock a $10,000 challenge from Dr. Salvatore Napoli '91!


934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
ANSWER THE CALL -- ANOTHER CHALLENGE!

Dr. Salvatore Napoli '91 is challenging another 100 donors to Be the Hero by 4pm. If we get it done, he's giving $10,000

Leap into action now!


934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
A Hendricken Hockey hero

David Emma '87 went from being a hero on the ice to a hero for the next generation of student-athletes. 

Today, you have an opportunity to do the same. Will you answer the call?

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!!

Happy #GivingTuesday, Hawk Country! 100 heroes stepped up to the plate and helped us to unlock $10,000 from Matt Masseur '86


Grab your capes and let's keep the momentum going! 

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
A hometown hero


In retirement, Chris Sheehan, Sr. '64 saw there was work to be done all across our campus, and after volunteering for years, he became full-time Director of Maintenance, all while refusing a salary. 

You may never really know it, but your contribution is heroic to a place like Hendricken. Chip in now to help us unlock $10,000 from Matt Masseur '86 by 10am!

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Br. Loftus to the rescue

At the height of his influence as Superior General of the Irish Christian Brothers, Br. Loftus gave up his prominent position to help save Hendricken in the 1970s. Being a hero isn't at all about power or recognition, but instead, going where a hero is needed.

Chip in to do your part this #GivingTuesday! And remember, every gift through 10am helps us to unlock $10,000 from Matt Masseur '86!

934 days ago by Christian Kabbas
A heroic challenge has been issued!

Before #GivingTuesday even officially begins, Matt Masseur '86 wants to make sure we kick off this heroic effort strong and hit our 500 donor goal! He's pledging $10,000 if we can get 100 donors for the Be the Hero campaign by 10am tomorrow morning.

Up for the challenge? Put on your cape and help us get to 100 by morning!

935 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Heroism is what we're made of

Heroism is what we're made of. This #GivingTuesday, we're recounting some of the superhero stories in our school's history, and it all starts with our origin: Fr. Thomas Hendricken. 

Over the next 24 hours, help us reach our most ambitious ever: 500 donors!

935 days ago by Christian Kabbas
Donor Maps
Alumni Leaderboard
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19913$10,102
20193$130
20203$295
19766$11,875
19934$700
20039$800
19831$50
19851$100
19921$100
20086$3,100
19965$638
20145$196
20043$1,750
19691$100
20024$1,800
19826$3,275
19807$6,175
20153$126
20098$1,900
20002$200
19845$1,225
20112$100
202310$206
197810$916
19724$717
20134$140
20013$160
19714$1,100
20061$175
19755$2,250
19945$3,125
19670$0
19634$645
19682$1,600
20224$275
19891$150
19992$350
19901$100
20074$550
19952$200
20105$2,810
19771$50
19982$70
19642$450
20162$50
19732$575
20182$70
19874$400
19661$67
20172$35
20213$40
19813$1,425
19651$500
19741$250
20051$125
19973$500
20122$165
19881$100
19703$550
19865$11,400
19622$400
19794$1,300
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Parent icon28%Parents
Suitcase icon7%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon3%Grandparents
Gradhat icon29%Students
Friends icon4%Friends
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