Saturday, May 2, 2026
Event Sponsors
TRENT & MEGHAN BROWN JILL HARRINGTON
Cindy & David LaRue
Mario & Dana Morino
Rob & Trish Risman
Dr. Sarah & Mr. John Adams
The Clutterbuck Family
Anthony & Mary Foti
Jennifer & Douglas Kaufman
Nat & Liz Leonard
The Radigan Coughlan Family Fund
Edward & Julie Schnell
Lauren & Steve Spilman
The Varner Family
BakerHostetler
Cheryl Chase
The Fixler Family
Mr. & Mrs. William Fudge III
Goodman Real Estate Services Group
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Douglas & Rebecca Hamilton
Teresa & Jeffrey Karlovec
KeyBank
Bob & Linda Lampus
Lucas Funeral Home
The Mann Family
Drs. Lina Mehta & Gilles Pinault
Karen Melton
Kirt Montlack
Jack & Sophia Nestor
R2O Consulting, LLC
The Reyzis Family Foundation
Karen & Danny Steiger
Thank you for supporting the mission of Lawrence School and for the many ways you help our students
Welcome to Lawrence School, and welcome to Bloom! We’re honored to have you with us for an evening that celebrates life-changing moments and the students who inspire them every day.
Tonight is a celebration of our amazing students and their families. Simply by joining us, you honor their stories. Bloom celebrates the day a child is truly seen.
The day frustration becomes understanding. The day challenges give way to possibility. The day confidence begins to grow. The day a student discovers they are capable, talented, and ready to thrive.
For students with learning differences, Lawrence is where that becomes a reality. It is the place where doors open, strengths are recognized, and futures begin to take shape. Here, students gain the tools to succeed academically, socially, and personally, and the belief that they can achieve more than they imagined.
Bloom
Bloom is more than a fundraiser. It is how we make those moments possible for more students and families. Your generosity helps provide access to a Lawrence education, ensuring that deserving children can experience the support, opportunity, and transformation they need to succeed. Bloom is about continuing to make lifechanging educational opportunities a reality for deserving students. These opportunities open doors to brighter futures and prepare our students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Because of you, more students will experience the day they feel hope, belonging, and the promise of what comes next.
Thank you for being here, for believing in our mission, and for helping create brighter futures. Enjoy the evening, celebrate our students, and know that your presence tonight truly makes a difference. Thank you for being part of Bloom and for making a difference in our students’ lives.
WITH DEEP APPRECIATION,
DOUGLAS W. HAMILTON Head of School
B oard of Trustees
Rob G. Risman
Sarah A. Adams, MD
Scott Burton
Darnell D. Davis Jr.
Kathryn Passov Edelman
Mary S. Foti
William Fudge III
Brian S. Hunnicutt
Jennifer Kaufman
Amanda M. Lincoln
Yolanda Hilliard Lucas
Lina Mehta-Pinault, MD
Amy Myers
Jack Nestor
Board President and Father of Nathan ’25
Robert B. Port
Katie O’Connor Snyder
Karen Lipman Steiger
Bridget Thomas
Trustees Emeriti
Jenifer B. Garfield
Susan R. Karas
Mario Morino
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”
With Respect and Admiration,
6:00 Mingling, Cocktails, and Silent Auction
PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES:
Sun-Dried Tomato Marinated Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Cucumber Cup with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Feta, Garnished with Micro Greens (Vegan)
Ancho Crusted Chicken Bite with Chimichurri
Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini with Crispy Pancetta
7:20 Last Chance for Silent Auction Bidding
7:30 Dinner
SALAD: Living Lettuce with Sliced Strawberries, Burrata, Candied Pecans, and Edible Flower Garnish
DUAL ENTREE: Boneless Beef Short Rib with Honey Garlic Sauce; Stuffed Chicken with Boursin, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, and White Wine Cream Sauce, Roasted Garlic Broccolini and Thyme Fingerling Potatoes (Gluten Free)
VEGAN ENTREE, IF REQUESTED: Eggplant with Vegan Mozzarella and Marinara; Roasted Garlic Broccolini and Thyme Fingerling Potatoes
DESSERT: Goo Goo Cluster Bomb with Marshmallow Mousse, Peanut Bits, Chocolate Glaze, and Caramel Sauce
VEGAN & GLUTEN - FREE DESSERT: Vegan Brownie Served with Raspberry Coulis
8:30 Entertainment & Program
9:00 Fund a Future Paddle Raise Supporting Need-Based Tuition Assistance
9:30 $15,000 Raffle Winner Announced
9:45 Checkout
Thank you to the many generous donors who make our silent auction possible.
101. PRIVATE JET EXPERIENCE FOR EIGHT
Donated by Aery Aviation, LLC
102. TOP-SHELF BOURBON COLLECTION
Donated by Heather Mekesa & Friends
103. FUEL THE MAGIC OF READING:
SPONSOR THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR EXPERIENCE WITH CALDECOTT HONOREE JASHAW AWAN FOR LAWRENCE STUDENTS!
Donated by Friends of Lawrence School
104. FOUNT LARGE KORIE TOTE
Donated by FOUNT
105. FOUR LOGE TICKETS FOR THE GREAT GATSBY AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE & $100 CIBREO GIFT CARD
Donated by Playhouse Square
Donated by Kathryn & Richard Edelman
106. GAME NIGHT UPGRADED! MAHJONG MANSION PRIVATE LESSON FOR EIGHT AND ENTERTAINING ESSENTIALS
Donated by Amy Myers
107. GOLF FOR FOUR AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HUDSON W/ $150 PRO SHOP GIFT CARD
Donated by John & Sarah Adams & The Country Club of Hudson
108. ULTIMATE BOURBON NIGHTS
Donated by Heather Mekesa & Friends
109. FOUR FIELD BOX SEATS: GUARDIANS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX ON FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 AT 7:10 PM
Donated by Universal Oil (Austin Merk)
110. GINGHAM MARKET FOODIE GIFT BASKET & COOKING CLASS FOR TWO
Donated by Kellie Rotunno
111. BLUE HERON BREWERY
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Donated by A Taste of Excellence
112. GOLF FOR FOUR AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HUDSON
Donated by Keith & Anne Marie Smith & The Smith Group at Morgan Stanley,
113 . MERCEDES SPRINTER LUXURY VEHICLE: FOUR-HOUR CHAUFFEURED RENTAL
Donated by Phoenix Luxury Vehicles
114. CANTERBURY GOLF CLUB: TWO-HOUR GOLF INSTRUCTION
Donated by Jason Carbone/Canterbury Golf Club
115. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY
Donated by Kellie Rotunno
116. FIND YOUR FOCUS & CONFIDENCE: THREE PRIVATE VIRTUAL COACHING SESSIONS
Donated by Elaine E. Schulte, MD, MPH, PCC, BCC
117. GOLF FOR FOUR WITH CARTS AT LAKE FOREST COUNTRY CLUB
Donated by Lake Forest Country Club
118. LAWRENCE SWAG PACKAGE WITH STUDENTMADE CUTTING BOARD & COASTERS
Donated by Lawrence School Fabrication Lab Students
119. BOOKS GENEROUSLY DONATED & PAIRED WITH PACKAGES
Donated by The Wentz Family
120. FOREVER IN BLOOM: LEGO FLOWERS BOUQUETS & VASES (MULTIPLE AVAILABLE)
Donated by Legacy Village Change for Charity
121. $250 LEGACY VILLAGE GIFT CERTIFICATE
Donated by Legacy Village Change for Charity
122. SHAKER ROCKS CLIMBING EXPERIENCE
Donated by Shaker Rocks
RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS
PAIRED WITH A BOTTLE OF FINE WINE
Bottles of Fine Wine donated by:
Kathryn & Richard Edelman
Lisa DeCato & Nicholas Jammal
Laura E. Jones & Jim Hockaday
201. $200 ODDFELLOWS
Donated by Friends of Lawrence School
202 . $150 FAHRENHEIT CLEVELAND
Donated by the Pinto Family
203. $100 SARA’S PLACE
Donated by Sara’s Place
204. $100 PORTA ROSSA
Donated by Porta Rossa
205. $100 KILN
Donated by Kathryn & Richard Edelman
206. $200 MABEL’S BBQ
Donated by Friends of Lawrence School
207. $100 AMBA
Donated by Amba
208. $100 ZHUG
Donated by Kathryn & Richard Edelman
209. $100 ALADDIN’S EATERY
Donated by Aladdin’s Eatery
210. $200 M ITALIAN
Donated by Friends of Lawrence School
211. $100 KILN
Donated by Kiln
212. $100 FLIP SIDE
Donated by Flip Side
213. $100 3 PALMS PIZZERIA
Donated by 3 Palms Pizzeria
214. $100 ZHUG
Donated by Zhug
215. $100 EDWINS
Donated by Chris & Jayne Eiben
216. $100 AMBA
Donated by Kathryn & Richard Edelman
217. $100 LAGER & VINE
Donated by Lager & Vine
218. $100 ALADDIN’S EATERY
Donated by Aladdin’s Eatery
219. $50 AUSTIN’S WOOD FIRE GRILLE
Donated by Austin’s Wood Fire Grille
“I love Lawrence because the teachers care and are always there to help. There are so many kids to talk to and hang out with. I’ve really found my people here. And theater has been the best parteveryone is so supportive and it just makes you want to keep going!”
Milo Coughlan
The Radigan Coughlan Family Fund
Thank you Lawrence Board of Trustees and Leadership Team, for your Team, dedication and commitment to the to the mission of the school. mission of the school.
Jennifer & DouglasKaufman
and the lasting place it has in the
Liz and Nat Leonard
THANK YOU, LAWRENCE SCHOOL, FOR GIVING OUR CHILDREN THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.
YOUR IMPACT GOES FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. WITH YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, THEY LEARN THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF MORE THAN THEY IMAGINED. YOU HELP STUDENTS BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND FACE CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE, HELPING THEM TO FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS AS THEY GROW INTO ADULTS.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY SINGLE DAY.
LAUREN & STEVE SPILMAN
proud graduate, Greg Schnell '06. 20 years, Wow! Some things, like Lawrence School, have only gotten better!
Love always, Ed & Julie Schnell
growing in confidence, independence, and embracing moments to shine (rock star included!).
We are so proud of the young person he is becoming!
The Clutterbuck Family
CHECKOUT
All purchases will be totaled at the end of the evening and items must be paid-in-full at that time. Checkout will open at 10:00 p.m. and remain open until all transactions are complete. Payments may be made by cash, check (payable to Lawrence School), American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. If you must leave the event early, please see a member of the checkout team.
All goods and services expire one year from May 2, 2026 unless otherwise stated. All sales are final and there are no exchanges or refunds on items or services purchased. All items are sold “as is.” Purchases are bound by the precise restrictions specified by the donors. Neither Lawrence School nor the Benefit Committee warrants nor represents and shall in no event be responsible for the correctness of description, authorships, provenance, or conditions of the property or service. No statement contained in the catalog or made orally at the sale or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty representation or assumption of liability. Values given to items were determined by item donors and not the Benefit Committee. The Benefit Committee does not ascribe any particular value to “priceless” or similarly denoted item values. All experiences and/or services sold at the Benefit are to be undertaken at the sole risk of the purchaser, and Lawrence School shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way for the loss, injury or damage to or in respect of any person or property, howsoever caused or arising. The tax-deductible amount of any item purchased in the Live or Silent Auction is limited to the amount you pay for the item in excess of its fair market value. The cost of participation in raffle games is not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
LIVE AUCTION
All items included in the Live Auction will be bid orally until all items have been sold. To enter a bid, raise your hand or catalog and attract the attention of a “spotter” whose job is to spot bidders for the Auctioneer. This must be repeated each time you initiate or increase a bid. Bidding will be fast-paced, so bids must be made quickly. ONLY USE YOUR BID NUMBER; your number is your identification. Do not allow others to use your bid number. Winning bids are charged to the number on the back of your catalog. The highest bidder acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser who will sign a bid sheet which acknowledges the purchase. In case of a dispute, the Auctioneer will have sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to resell the item in dispute.
SILENT AUCTION
The Silent Auction will open for bidding at 6 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Silent Auction Section closings will begin at 7:20 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. All items have bid sheets attached to the table nearby. A bidder should write his/her bid number and each new bid amount on the next blank line on the bid sheet. All bidders must follow the minimum bid and increment rules. In the event of a dispute, the Benefit Committee will have sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder. Persons bidding further agree that if a subsequent bid is disqualified or otherwise stricken for any reason prior to the closing of the bidding, the last and highest bid on the bid sheet will be deemed the successful bidder. Where minimum bids are specified and not reached before 7:30 p.m., items may be withdrawn from the Benefit or transferred to another Benefit event at the sole discretion of the Benefit Committee. If a Silent Auction section is about to close and more than one bidder is actively bidding on an item, the
Bid Number: 300
