Highlander Challenge 2023

1,218
Donors
121% of 1,000 Donor goal
$1,016,070
Donated
This campaign ended on January 27, 2023, but you can still make a gift to Lake Highland Preparatory School by clicking here!
Matches
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Robert Kohn photoRobert Kohn matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorMelissa & Robert Kohn matched $1,000

An Anonymous DonorRanee Newcomb-Rust & Randy Rust matched $2,000

An Anonymous DonorJennifer & Ralph Hernandez matched $2,500

An Anonymous DonorJennifer & Ralph Hernandez matched $2,500

An Anonymous DonorApril & Ernest Page matched $5,000

An Anonymous DonorKristen '94 & Greg Knight matched $20,000
Challenges
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An Anonymous DonorAn Anonymous Donor gave $500

An Anonymous DonorAn Anonymous Donor gave $500

An Anonymous DonorJill & Paul Peterson gave $1,000

An Anonymous DonorJanell & Wyatt Scott gave $2,500

An Anonymous DonorJanell & Wyatt Scott gave $2,500

An Anonymous DonorHannah & Brian Besanceney gave $4,000

An Anonymous DonorHeather Layson Brown & Derek Brown gave $5,000

An Anonymous DonorAlisa & Richard Dellinger gave $10,000

An Anonymous DonorFreeland & Gorfine Families gave $10,000

An Anonymous DonorStephanie & Dave Carmany gave $25,000

An Anonymous DonorJuliet & Alex Martins gave $25,000
About

1 Week. 1,000 Donors. $1 Million.


The Highlander Challenge is an exciting week of giving to the 2022-23 Highlander Fund that includes inspiring gift challenges and a friendly competition to see which class will have the highest donor participation.


Our goal is to reach 1,000 donors and $1 million.

Every gift counts. Every gift makes our school stronger and better.

ALL IN FOR HIGHLANDERS!


CLICK HERE FOR OUR SOCIAL TOOLKIT


All gifts to to the 2022-23 Highlander Fund made from July 1 โ€“ January 27 (12 noon) count for this yearโ€™s challenge.


Questions?

igive@lhps.org

Bonus Prizes!
Updates
WE DID IT!

239 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
$25,000 COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE FROM CARMANY FAMILY!

Just a few hours left in the Highlander Challenge, and Stephanie & Dave Carmany want you to go ALL IN! 

If 100 donors give before 12 noon today, the Carmanys will give $25,000! 


239 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
1,000 DONORS ARE ALL IN... and we're still going!

240 days ago by Michelle Kutschinski
NEW CHALLENGES FOR STEM AND SPEECH & DEBATE!

Four generous families have gone ALL IN with incredible challenges supporting STEM and Speech & Debate!

Debbie & Michael Freeland and Kelly & Jonathan Gorfine joined together to issue a remarkable $10,000 STEM Challenge.

Jennifer & Ralph Hernandez hope to inspire support for Robotics and other innovation programs through their $2,500 STEM Match.

And Heather Layson Brown & Derek Brown hope you will join them in supporting our nationally renowned Speech & Debate program by answering their $5,000 Speech & Debate Challenge.


240 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
900 DONORS ARE ALL IN!

241 days ago by Michelle Kutschinski
800 DONORS ARE ALL IN!

241 days ago by Michelle Kutschinski
CHALLENGES AND MATCHES UPDATE!

Amplify the impact of your own gift by answering a Challenge or Match! 

241 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
700 DONORS ARE ALL IN!

Weโ€™re super cool knowing that 700 donors are ALL IN for Highlanders.


242 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
GREATEST NEEDS CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!

Way to go, Highlanders! Your gifts to Greatest Needs unlocked $25,000 from the Martins family!

242 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
$5,000 MATCH FOR LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER FROM PAGE FAMILY!

April & Ernest Page will match gifts to Leadership & Character $1 for $1 up to $5,000!

From Pre-K through 12th Grade, Lake Highland's robust Leadership & Character programs provide transformative experiences that develop Highlanders into leaders who serve with courage, empathy, and integrity.

242 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
$20,000 DOUBLE MATCH FOR FINANCIAL AID FROM KNIGHT FAMILY!

Kristen & Greg Knight will match $2 for every $1 donated to Financial Aid up to $20,000.  With this match, the Knights hope to inspire additional funding for LHPโ€™s Financial Aid budget, increasing our ability to attract qualified, talented students who bring vibrancy, diversity, and excellence to LHP.

242 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
500 DONORS ARE ALL IN!

We hit the 500 donor mark, and these Highlanders couldn't be more excited!

PS - Book Week Character Costumes are the BEST!


243 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
NEW CHALLENGE FOR GREATEST NEEDS FROM MARTINS FAMILY!

Thank you to Juliet & Alex Martins for supporting unrestricted giving through their Greatest Needs Challenge!

Unrestricted gifts support LHPโ€™s highest priorities and give school leadership maximum flexibility to pursue important initiatives or respond to unexpected challenges, like hurricane response. Unrestricted gifts are always needed and greatly appreciated!

Letโ€™s go ALL IN for GREATEST NEEDS! 


245 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
WHO ARE YOU ALL IN FOR?

Want to help your class reach 100% of its donor goal? Or encourage gifts to a program that you love?

OFFER A CHALLENGE OR MATCH!

Your challenge or match can be restricted to the families in your class, or restricted for donations to the program designation you love.


Click on "Offer a Matching Gift" or "Offer a Challenge" on this page. 

Our team is always happy to help, so please reach out to igive@lhps.org if you want us to set up your Challenge or Match for you!

245 days ago by Nicole JeBailey
400 DONORS ARE ALL IN!

245 days ago by Nicole JeBailey

Class Challenge Leaderboard
ClassDonorsRaised ($)Goal (Donors)%
9th Grade104$103,83375138.7%
10th Grade100$109,92675133.3%
5B-Roskaft17$29,57516106.3%
11th Grade70$111,4207593.3%
2F-Stanley17$62,83014121.4%
3D-McGowan14$10,6501687.5%
4E-Yelland28$29,24517164.7%
1A-Roca17$20,25014121.4%
4C-Miller25$59,76517147.1%
6D-Coop16$7,37516100.0%
KE-Honor21$7,11513161.5%
3F-Henry27$15,42516168.8%
PKD-Thedford18$9,03913138.5%
4B-Pasterchik20$33,03017117.6%
PKB-Hill16$16,33013123.1%
KD-Jones24$5,21513184.6%
6A-Clarkson16$32,02016100.0%
4A-Shure25$28,17517147.1%
6E-Nadelkov12$5,2451675.0%
KB-Johnson24$21,65013184.6%
3C-del Valle21$35,55016131.3%
1D-Sahr15$6,38014107.1%
5F-Sweet20$38,14016125.0%
1C-Smith32$18,84514228.6%
5D-Bray17$13,90116106.3%
KC-Koch16$7,77013123.1%
2C-Knuth14$4,66014100.0%
6F-Petrin8$1,5501650.0%
6B-Schaeffer20$20,82516125.0%
2E-Hiett14$8,61014100.0%
2A-Dennis14$22,10014100.0%
6C-Letchworth17$9,46016106.3%
2B-Kamal14$15,49514100.0%
KA-Cherry14$8,06013107.7%
1B-Hughes19$14,12514135.7%
3A-Lin11$11,6301668.8%
12th Grade129$131,592100129.0%
5E-Reece19$12,39016118.8%
1E-Walker10$6,3851471.4%
PKC-Roderick13$5,12513100.0%
7th Grade105$160,29565161.5%
4F-Linton18$17,01017105.9%
6H-Wellons16$12,60016100.0%
PKA-Murdock21$11,84513161.5%
3B-McCann22$6,82016137.5%
1F-Vander Meulen16$7,04014114.3%
5A-Coven21$63,87516131.3%
3E-Bingle16$11,37516100.0%
5C-Wheeler20$7,67216125.0%
2D-Buckley12$8,3501485.7%
KF-Smith14$92013107.7%
8th Grade91$111,88665140.0%
6G-Haines11$13,3651668.8%
4D-Hardy14$13,0701782.4%
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Advocates

Stephanie & Dave Carmany photo
Stephanie & Dave Carmany
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
Juliet & Alex Martins photo
Juliet & Alex Martins
Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!
Kristen '94 & Greg Knight photo
Kristen '94 & Greg Knight
matched a total of $20,000
Alisa & Richard Dellinger photo
Alisa & Richard Dellinger
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!
Freeland & Gorfine Families photo
Freeland & Gorfine Families
Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!
Community Advocates photo
generated 174 clicks and 30 gifts, totaling $8,305
Heather Layson Brown & Derek Brown photo
Heather Layson Brown & Derek Brown
Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!
April & Ernest Page photo
April & Ernest Page
matched a total of $5,000
Jennifer & Jeff '82 Deery photo
Jennifer & Jeff '82 Deery
Gave $2,000 during a Challenge!
generated 6 gifts, totaling $2,500
Hannah & Brian Besanceney photo
Hannah & Brian Besanceney
Gave $4,000 during a Challenge!