Thank you for joining us on Saturday, March 19 for Celebrate Bush: Past, Present, Future. Celebrate Bush was an inspiring display of community, connection, and commitment to our mission, and we are grateful to everyone who participated: as a sponsor, volunteer, attendee, or donor. Together, this is what we accomplished:
- $579,427 raised (and counting) in total
- $467,938 for financial aid through Raise the Paddle
- $35,000 Upper School challenge match - met and exceeded, raising a total of $100,000 from Upper School Families
- $10,000 in 10 Minutes Match - achieved in eight minutes
- 103 in-person attendees
- 170 households joined the livestream
- $42,500 in sponsorships from fourteen generous partners
- 25 volunteers brought this event to life
- Innumerable smiles raised and spirits lifted
A special thank you to the Celebrate Bush: Past, Present, Future Co-Chairs Karim '89 and Alice '89 Lessard. They are not only parents, but also alumni of The Bush School, and their leadership, enthusiasm, and vision illustrate the impact of a Bush education and our community's commitment to ensuring the same for generations to come.
Watch the Raise the Paddle for Financial Aid video
here.
View photos from the event
here (open to Bush community only, via vidigami).