On October 18th, we held our annual fund kickoff event at the DSPT campus. Although the weather was cool and not particularly Mediterranean, we nonthless celebrated an ode to a traditional Spanish afternoon, replete with Paella, Spain-themed tables, Sangria, community and good times. The auction raised over $20,000 even with the not-so Spanish weather.
A few highlights: Mike Bentovogilio won the Gourmet Dinner for 10 with Fr. Michael at Marilyn Knight's home in Tiburon. Eunice Jackson's bid prevailed on the weekend retreat with Fr. Sweeney, O.P. at the spectacular Sweetwater property in Guerneville, CA. Eileen Bitten sponsored a student for a semester for our "Fund-a-Need.: Maria Vickroy-Peralta won a Tuscan Dinner for Eight with Fr. Chris Renz and Joe Vanderlit walked away a Monterey Get-away and other prizes.
To see a video synopsis of the event along with interview highlights including DSPT President, Fr. Michael Sweeney and current DSPT students, please click here.
