THE 2021 GALA RAISED AN ASTOUNDING $381,000.

SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS

The virtual live show on March 27 was watched by more than 555 people – more people than normally attend an in-person event. The virtual format even allowed Bishop Lynch alumni and friends of the BL community located across the country to participate.

The 2021 Legacy Gala raised an astounding $381,000 – much more than the original fundraising goal of $285,000.

BL President Chris Rebuck and Shelly Slater with The Slate on air during the March 27 virtual Legacy Gala.

THE 2021 GALA RAISED AN ASTOUNDING

A robust committee of 50 volunteers came together to plan and put on the virtual event.

The silent auction featured a record 250 items, including quick getaways, signed sports memorabilia, artwork, BL perks like reserved parking and prime seating, restaurant gift cards, jewelry, and much more. The live auction still raised $30,000 even without physical paddles to raise during an in-person bidding exchange!

PRODUCTION STUDIO’S SPECIAL BL CONNECTION

By chance, coincidence or most probably providence, Bishop Lynch High School identified The Slate production studio as a top contender to produce the virtual Legacy Gala. It turned out that The Slate, owned by former WFAA anchor Shelly Slater and her sister, has The Trev studio named in remembrance of Trevor Cadigan ’10†. Trevor’s father Jerry Cadigan ’69 even produced the Through the Decades Legacy Gala’s opening segment. The Slate’s commitment to the BL Legacy Gala helped produce a heartwarming and first-class virtual event.

TO VIEW A RECORDING OF THE LEGACY GALA, VISIT: www.bishoplynch.org/galavideo

Save the date for the 2022 Legacy Gala to be held March 26, and contact Monica Austin at monica. austin@bishoplynch.org if you are interested in joining the 2022 team.