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 More than 250 student and parent volunteers gathered in the MCHS Library to call alumni and fellow parents. Our phonathoners have raised over $60,000 in pledges, connecting with over 10,000 parents and alumni.
Friends of Marian Catholic may pledge or gift the Phonathon through the secure website link.
The Phonathon portion of the Marian Annual Fund this year is earmarked to help support the entire school operation, especially Sr. Simeon Fund (student tuition aid) for those with emergency issues and verified need, the implementation of pilot distance learning courses, and adoption of Computer Assisted Design in the graphic design courses.
This popular event, coordinated by Peg Massucci of the Advancement Office, is co-chaired by current and alumni parents Sue Dawson and Nancy and Tim Hathhorn.
Phonathon volunteers return year after year, some even long after their student has graduated. Massucci said, “We’ve had more alumni parents than current parents on our Phonathon Committee. We get calls from alumni parents to say they hadn’t been  contacted to participate as phonathoners. Needless to say, we sign them up! In fact, this year, after seeing an article about the Phonathon in Marian Matters, an alumni parent whose son graduated in 1988...yes, '88…emailed to say she’d like to help as a Phonathoner.
We are blessed to have people like this at Marian Catholic: parents who, even after 20 years out, still give of themselves. MCHS parents are quick to step up when called upon because they simply want to do whatever they can to help. The best part about being a Phonathoner is that you can do a tremendous amount of service and good just by giving a couple hours of time.”
It’s been said that “friend-raising" and fun are major factors that make this Marian Catholic hallmark the popular volunteer phenomena it is each year. If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to help with next year´s Phonathon, please contact Peg Massucci or 708.756.9427.
Thank you to all in the Marian Catholic community for your generosity and your continued commitment to excellence.
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