Giving Back: Donor News
Caritas Raises $350,000
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or the third consecu-
She is originator and director of the
tive year, the Caritas
Pancreatic Nutritional Program, and
Scholarship Ball reached a
has written two books. Her second
record level of raising funds for stu-
book, The Pancreatic Oath, was
dent scholarships, announced USF
published in 2011. Rosen is provost,
President Arvid C. Johnson.
chief scientific officer and cancer
center director for City of Hope, a
The 58th Caritas Scholarship Ball,
held Jan. 24 at the White Eagle Golf
cancer research hospital in Duarte,
Club in Naperville, raised more than
Calif. He was previously director of
$350,000 for student scholarships,
the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive
noted Johnson.
Cancer Center of Northwestern
University and led that center to
“We are very excited that our
community—our alumni, students,
international prominence.
parents and friends—believe in the
USF mission and support our goal
were Mike and Kathy LaRocco.
of providing high-quality education
LaRocco is a retired dean of USF’s
to as many students as possible,”
College of Business & Health
said Johnson.
Administration, and Mrs. LaRocco is
an alumna and retired schoolteacher.
“About 96 percent of USF
Phavinee & Jesse Park
Co-chairs for this year’s Caritas
students receive some form of
Johnson and his wife, Anne, a
financial assistance,” said Johnson.
pension plan administrator, were
“And, 62 percent of USF freshmen
hosts of the event.
this fall were the first in their families
to attend college—as has been our
Wintrust Commercial Banking,
norm. It is our hope and goal to
Joliet Bank and Trust as the gold-
ensure that financial means are not
level sponsor.
a deterrent to keeping committed,
hardworking students from achieving
and founders of the Caritas event,
their dreams of a college education.”
Dorothy and the late LaVerne
Brown, provided a silver-level
“Our community and our
Candice & Steve Rosen
Bob Carr & Kathie Hanratty
The event was supported by
Longtime supporters of USF
country need educated and ethical
sponsorship. Silver sponsorships
workers. We are proud that USF
were also provided by Crowther
students are known throughout the
Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. and
country for being among the best
Brent and Jean Wadsworth of
in filling this need. We are also very
Wadsworth Golf Construction Co.
Cesar & Rose Cardenas of Joliet,
Ridge, Tyler & Stephanie Qualio of
grateful that so many others value
Both are longtime supporters of the
Terry & Michelle Cottrell of Joliet,
Shorewood, Steve & Ann Randich
the university and our students. The
university, said Johnson, who added
Terry & Sue D’Arcy of Shorewood,
of Joliet, Tom & Michele Vana of
support that we receive at Caritas
that an anonymous silver-level
Chris & Tammy Franklin of
Mokena, Jay & Willie Vidmar of
is evidence of a forward-thinking
sponsorship was also received.
Shorewood, Bill & Diane Habiger of
Plainfield, Dan & Tracey Vogen
community that will continue to
Additional support was provided
Joliet, Ani Johnson of Downers
of Plainfield, and Denise Winfrey of
thrive,” said Johnson.
by many other companies and
individuals.
Grove, Jim & Maryellen Klang
welcomed 360 guests and was
Along with the Rosens of La
of Wheaton, Pat & Lora McGuire
chaired by alumna Candice Rosen
Canada Flintridge, Calif. and the
of Joliet, Mike Mikuska of Joliet,
and her husband, Dr. Steve Rosen.
LaRoccos of Chicago, the Caritas
Jennifer Nocco of Joliet, Sam &
Mrs. Rosen is a health care and
Scholarship Ball Committee included
Cindy Panayotovich of Palos Park,
wellness advocate and researcher.
Duffy & Rachel Blackburn of Joliet,
Jesse & Phavinee Park of Burr
The Caritas Scholarship Ball
University of St. Francis Magazine
The 2015 Caritas Scholarship Ball Committee
Joliet.