Making a Difference

Scholarship Benefit 2021

Mercy’s 17th Annual Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit was a day of inspiration in a time of unprecedented challenges. This year’s event was the most successful in our 17-year history! Every dollar raised goes directly to tuition assistance. We can’t thank the Mercy community enough for their generosity and commitment at a time when our students and family needed you most.

Mercy came together, raising a record $400,000 You did it! Mercy came together, raising a record in tuition assistance for our students!$400,000 in tuition assistance for our students!

Throughout the country, the Mercy community joined in watching our livestream event from the comfort of their own homes!

“It is amazing to think how an institution can have so much impact and influence in the development of young women and be a place where they are given a platform to own their uniqueness, to shine bright; instilling within them a sense of purpose and a promise that by believing in each other we can and we will succeed in whatever path we take in our lives.” —VASHTI R. SINIGAYAN ‘99, MPA, KEYNOTE SPEAKER “Mercy understood our loss and our need to say goodbye in order to begin to heal and embrace a new Mercy community. Now I understand what Ms. CB meant when she said, ‘We are One Mercy,’ because we are all part of the Mercy community.” —JENNA CANICOSA ‘21, MERCY SF TRANSFER, STUDENT SPEAKER Attending UC San Diego

MAKING a difference

Scholarship Benefit 2021

During the benefit, we presented “A Legacy of Leadership,” a visual and impactful journey of four Sisters of Mercy who were Principals from 1969 to 2003. Through interviews with each Sister and photos of their years at Mercy, they shared with us a glimpse into the times they led the school and the challenges that came along with it. The foundation they laid is a gift to all Mercy girls—past, present, and future. “Mercy has given me a great opportunity, a great community and an education that will give me a foundation for my future as well as lifelong friendships. I have realized what it means to truly be a Mercy girl: caring for each other, reaching out to others in need of guidance on their Mercy journey, even if you don’t know them.” —ASUPA MILA ‘21, STUDENT SPEAKER Attending Sacramento State University STUDENT SPEAKER

If you haven’t seen the livestream event, it’s not too late. You can watch it at www.mercyhsb.com/giving/mad Save the date for Making A Difference 2022 in person at the Marriott Burlingame - April 28th!

Catherine McAuley Awardees

We extend our deepest gratitude to the late Sr. Marguerite (who passed away May 26, 2021), Sr. Janet, Sr. Amy, and Sr. Rosann, who each received the Catherine McAuley Award.