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RJ'S WISH WEEK PREMIERE A HUGE SUCCESS!
In the final week of April, Regis Jesuit students, faculty and staff participated in the school's first-ever Wish Week, helping to bring the wish of Johny, a three-year-old from the Denver-metro area battling leukemia, to fruition through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With aspirations of raising $10,000, the week-long event kicked off with a superhero-themed opening ceremony where students gathered in Lou Kellogg Stadium to meet Johny and his family and pledge our commitment to come together to support his wish.
Led by the Servant Leadership Class, Wish Week presented several fun, community-building fundraising opportunities for students and faculty to participate in throughout the week. In addition to making donations directly to Make-A-Wish through the miracle-minute Venmo challenge, students were invited to purchase Wish Kits including T-shirts and bracelets allowing for special themed dress-down days throughout the week. More than 50 students joined in the fun and participated in a special Spikeball tournament throughout the week, the winner of which be crowned this week if the weather cooperates.
Regis Jesuit also partnered with nearby restaurants such as Jamba Juice, Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread, Papa Johns and Freddy's, which all donated a percentage of their proceeds to support Johny's Make-A-Wish experience. The Rugby Team, led by Coach Anthony Mattacchione, challenged its players and supporters to raise $1000 for the chance to cut Coach Mattacchione’s hair. Ultimately, they brought in more than $2000 and participants had a great time giving Coach Mattacchione a mohawk! In addition, in recognition for holding the top in-school blood drive in the "Drive for Life" High School Challenge earlier in the month, Regis Jesuit and the Boys and Girls National Honor Societies received a $2000 check from the Denver Broncos and Vitalant and in turn, directed those monies to support Johny’s wish.
Regis Jesuit also partnered with nearby restaurants such as Jamba Juice, Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread, Papa Johns and Freddy's, which all donated a percentage of their proceeds to support Johny's Make-A-Wish experience. The Rugby Team, led by Coach Anthony Mattacchione, challenged its players and supporters to raise $1000 for the chance to cut Coach Mattacchione’s hair. Ultimately, they brought in more than $2000 and participants had a great time giving Coach Mattacchione a mohawk! In addition, in recognition for holding the top in-school blood drive in the "Drive for Life" High School Challenge earlier in the month, Regis Jesuit and the Boys and Girls National Honor Societies received a $2000 check from the Denver Broncos and Vitalant and in turn, directed those monies to support Johny’s wish.
The event concluded with a special video message and gift from Super Bowl Champion Quarterback, Peyton Manning to Johny. Watch the video message here. At the time of publication, the inaugural Wish Week had garnered nearly $20K in support, almost twice the goal, and helped in further fostering a culture of philanthropy among our students. With sincere gratitude, we recognize our Wish Week sponsors: Spinnaker Support, Grand Peaks Properties, Saunders Construction, Safe Splash Swim School and Make-A-Wish, who gave generously to support our first Wish Week ever!
Way to go, Raiders, in continuing to demonstrate what it means to be Men and Women with and for Others. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Johny and invite him and his family into our community where they now hold a very special place!
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