Mother McAuley 2021 Celebration Gala Goes Virtual

CHICAGO – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School’s annual Celebration Gala will go virtual this year, featuring a raffle, entertainment and silent auction. The online event will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. Proceeds will go toward tuition assistance for McAuley students.

The evening includes a raffle for a Pelotan bike and special guest appearances. The highlight of the online gala will be a virtual paddle raise during the silent auction.

“Our greatest need during any year, but especially during this pandemic with its accompanying economic downturn, is scholarship assistance for our students,” McAuley President, Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75, said in a news release. “Our virtual celebration has many fun things in store, reminiscent of a true McAuley party, and all with the intention to raise funds in support of families who choose McAuley for its rigorous curriculum, leadership development opportunities and faith-based experiences. It is well-known that investing in a McAuley girl nets infinite returns.”

Registration for the event is free and can be completed online at McAuley Celebration 2021
Details on the silent auction and entries for the Peloton raffle also can be found on the website. Raffle entries cost $100 each or 6 for $500. The silent auction will go live the week of February 15. Items include a stay in Florida on Anna Maria Island, a getaway to a beautiful Airbnb in Southwest Michigan wine country, Notre Dame football tickets, an Echelon bike, wine tastings, original artwork and more.

If you would like to support celebration by providing sponsorship, auction item or placing an ad in the program, please contact Peggy Rourke, director of alumnae relations and development, at 773-881-6547 or at prourke@mothermcauley.org.