Students at St. Edward raise $4,305 from raffle

It's the combined effort of students, families, staff and the community surrounding St. Edward School that helped raise an amazing total of $4,305 for the school through the 2017 Catholic Schools Raffle.

"Again this year, our Catholic Schools Raffle is proving to be one of the largest fundraisers for parochial education in the Upper Midwest.

To date, over $6 million has been raised, and we are incredibly proud that 100 percent of that total has gone directly to schools like St. Edward to use in supporting their educational mission," Catholic United President Harald Borrmann said.

"Congratulations to all the students, parents, faculty, administrators and neighbors who have helped make this program such an unqualified success. When so many good folks get together for a worthy cause, great things happen. Our sincerest thanks to all involved."

Before the Raffle began on Jan. 13, the staff at St. Edward School set a fundraising goal. Sponsor Catholic United Financial provided all promotional materials, raffle tickets and prizes for the program to the school at no cost. St. Edward provided the volunteers, energy and creativity to make the most of the six-week program.

Ticket sales and donations were collected by students and volunteers through Feb. 26, totaling $4,305.

The raffle wrapped up on March 9 with a prize drawing ceremony broadcast live on the Catholic United Financial website. Catholic United also rewarded the hard work of student ticket sellers.

The top-selling student, Elizabeth Garvey, won a new Kindle Fire tablet, and the top selling class, the Second Grade, won a pizza party. With this successful fundraiser now finished for the year, every student at the school will benefit.

Video, photos and a list of prize winners and results will be available at www.catholicunitedfinancial.org/raffle.

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