Join us at the 34th annual Bruin Benefit on Sat., April 25, 2026 at 6pm in Padua's Gym. Enjoy a gourmet sit-down dinner, full open bar, silent and live auction bidding, raffles, and student entertainment. All proceeds help to keep tuition more affordable for all families.
Bruin Benefit FOUNT Event
November 16, 2025 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
FOUNT Crocker Park 235 Main Street Westlake, Ohio 44145
All are invited to give back in style! Join us for refreshments, appetizers and community while browsing beautiful handcrafted leather goods for both men and women. From 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., 20% of the net sales (shopping in-person and online) will be donated to Padua Franciscan High School in support of the Bruin Benefit. Your support helps maintain excellent educational programs, keep tuition affordable for all of our families, while furthering Padua’s mission of educating young men and women in the Franciscan tradition.
Can’t make it? Use code Padua on online purchases throughout the weekend (Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16) to support students at Padua Franciscan High School.
50/50 Raffle:
Total Pot: $10,475
Winner Received: $5,237.50
Congrats, Robb Baker!
$3,000 Tuition Voucher Winner:
Congrats, Vicky Van Bennekom!
2025 Hall of Fame Induction
We honored the following new Hall of Fame inductees for their unending loyalty to the school:
David Zavagno '72 – Outstanding Alumnus
Michael Biehl '74 – Outstanding Alumnus
Laurie Keco Grabowski '89 – Outstanding Alumna
Robert '71 and Judith Mustee – Franciscan Medal (Couple)
American Fleet Services – Franciscan Medal (Company)
Senior Mason Martina ‘25 shared his moving story about losing both his parents to cancer during his sophomore year and his gratitude for Padua’s supportive faculty, staff and community during the Bruin Benefit on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thanks to the Platinum sponsors Koler Financial Group and The Kurtz Family of Companies. We are deeply grateful to all of our sponsors for their generous support of the Bruin Benefit. With your partnership, we are able to create a lasting impact and make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for your belief in our mission and for helping us bring this vision to life.
